Code of Alabama
Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances
Section 6-5-156.5 - Frivolous or Bad Faith Action.

If the action is brought by a private citizen and the court finds that the action was frivolous or motivated by bad faith, costs and attorney fees may be taxed to the person.

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Code of Alabama

Title 6 - Civil Practice.

Chapter 5 - Actions.

Article 9 - Nuisances.

Division 3 - Drug-Related Nuisances

Section 6-5-155 - Legislative Findings and Declarations.

Section 6-5-155.1 - Definitions.

Section 6-5-155.2 - Who May File Action to Abate, Enjoin, and Prevent Drug-Related Nuisance; Commencement of Action.

Section 6-5-155.3 - Contents of Complaint; Supporting Affidavits.

Section 6-5-155.4 - Service of Summons and Complaint.

Section 6-5-155.5 - Motion for Preliminary Injunction; Consolidation of Trial With Hearing on Motion; Other Equitable Relief.

Section 6-5-155.6 - Issuance of Ex Parte Restraining Order; Service; Inventory of Property Relating to Nuisance; Violation of Order; Contempt of Court.

Section 6-5-155.7 - Civil Penalty.

Section 6-5-155.8 - Protection of Witnesses.

Section 6-5-155.9 - Previous Conviction Not Required.

Section 6-5-156 - Security Bond.

Section 6-5-156.1 - Evidence of General Reputation of Property.

Section 6-5-156.2 - Dismissal of Complaint Filed by Private Citizen; Prosecution by District Attorney or Prosecuting Attorney; Substitution of Complainant.

Section 6-5-156.3 - Standard of Proof; Damages and Other Relief; Jurisdiction and Powers of Court; Appointment of Receiver; Eviction of Tenant.

Section 6-5-156.4 - Violation of Court Order; Additional Orders Necessary to Abatement; Suspension or Cancellation of Order.

Section 6-5-156.5 - Frivolous or Bad Faith Action.