A county surveyor is liable on his official bond, for any damages done by a wrongful survey or plat.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 11 - Counties and Municipal Corporations.
Title 1 - Provisions Applicable to Counties Only.
Section 11-7-1 - Number; Qualifications, Appointment, and Term of Office.
Section 11-7-4 - Duties Generally.
Section 11-7-6 - Fees for Court Ordered Survey Taxed as Costs.
Section 11-7-7 - Oath of Chain Bearers; Preparation and Contents of Plat of Lands or Lots Surveyed.
Section 11-7-8 - When Survey or Plat Evidence of Facts Stated.
Section 11-7-9 - Liability for Damages.
Section 11-7-12 - Compensation of Surveyor, Chain Bearers, and Markers.