The holder of a worthless check, draft, or order for the payment of money shall have a right of action against the person who unlawfully made, uttered, or delivered the same to him or to his endorser; and such action may be maintained though there has been no prosecution, conviction, or acquittal of the defendant for his unlawful act. Such action must be commenced within one year from the date of the unlawful act. The plaintiff in such action may recover such damages, both punitive and compensatory, including a reasonable attorney fee, as the jury or court trying the case may assess.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 16 - Contracts, Promises and Notes.
Section 6-5-280 - Breach of Contract - Limitation on Actions.
Section 6-5-281 - Breach of Contract - Successive Actions.
Section 6-5-282 - Breach of Contract - Ratable Compensation for Services.
Section 6-5-283 - Joint Obligations and Promises.
Section 6-5-285 - Holder of Worthless Check, Draft, or Order.
Section 6-5-286 - Defenses to Actions on Promissory Notes, Bonds, or Other Contracts.
Section 6-5-287 - Impeachment of or Inquiry Into Consideration of Sealed Instruments.