When any civil action is instituted against any person deriving title from the state to recover any lands within the limits of the same, under pretense of any claim inconsistent with its sovereignty and jurisdiction, the Governor must provide for the defense of such civil action.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 36 - Public Officers and Employees.
Article 1 - General Provisions
Section 36-13-1 - Oath of Office.
Section 36-13-3 - Defense of Certain Civil Actions Against State to Recover Lands.
Section 36-13-4 - Negotiation of Temporary Loans to Meet Deficiencies in Treasury.
Section 36-13-5 - Copyright of Statutes.
Section 36-13-6 - Mansion Fund.
Section 36-13-7 - Authority to Remove Employees; Exceptions.
Section 36-13-10 - Control of Property of State; Exceptions.
Section 36-13-11 - Retirement Allowance for Former Governors.
Section 36-13-12 - Pension for Widows or Widowers of Governors.
Section 36-13-13 - Governor's Councillor.
Section 36-13-14 - Provision of Personnel to Provide Protection and Security for Former Governors.
Section 36-13-15 - Disbursement of Discretionary Funds.
Section 36-13-16 - Disclosure of Expenses and Flight Logs; Audit.