Where a claim against the estate of a decedent has been duly presented, the limitation for the commencement of an action thereon is suspended until the personal representative, heir, or devisee of such decedent shall, by notice in writing, dispute the validity of such claim in whole or in part.
Ala. Code § 6-2-9
Suspension of Limitation - Claims Against Estates.
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 180 F. Supp. 2d 1301 - Morgan v. Estate of Cook (2001)
Most recently applied in 180 F. Supp. 2d 1301 - Morgan v. Estate of Cook (October 2001)
(Code 1896, §2817; Code 1907, §4856; Code 1923, §8970; Acts 1939, No. 517, p. 806; Code 1940, T. 7, §30.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.