A judgment cannot be revived after the lapse of 20 years from its entry.
Ala. Code § 6-9-190
Revival Barred After 20 Years.
Applied in 5 court decisions — leading case United States v. Fiorella (1989)
Most recently applied in Willey v. Willey (January 2016)
(Code 1852, §2421; Code 1867, §2833; Code 1876, §3175; Code 1886, §2924; Code 1896, §1931; Code 1907, §4155; Code 1923, §7872; Code 1940, T. 7, §583.)
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Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.