The following must be commenced within five years:
(1) Where lands have been sold under a judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, all actions founded on an equity of redemption existing in any person not a party to the proceedings who claims under the mortgagor or grantor in the deed of trust; and
(2) Except as otherwise specifically provided for, all actions by the state or any subdivision thereof for the recovery of amounts claimed for licenses, other than business licenses defined in Section 11-51-90.1, municipal or county franchise taxes, or other taxes.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 2 - Limitation of Actions.
Section 6-2-31 - Commencement of Actions - No Limitation.
Section 6-2-32 - Commencement of Actions - Twenty Years.
Section 6-2-33 - Commencement of Actions - Ten Years.
Section 6-2-34 - Commencement of Actions - Six Years.
Section 6-2-35 - Commencement of Actions - Five Years.
Section 6-2-36 - Commencement of Actions - Four Years.
Section 6-2-37 - Commencement of Actions - Three Years.
Section 6-2-38 - Commencement of Actions - Two Years.
Section 6-2-40 - Commencement of Actions - Six Months.
Section 6-2-41 - Limitations on Claims to Charge Real Estate With Debts and Obligations of Decedent.