No plaintiff is entitled to prosecute two actions in the courts of this state at the same time for the same cause and against the same party. In such a case, the defendant may require the plaintiff to elect which he will prosecute, if commenced simultaneously, and the pendency of the former is a good defense to the latter if commenced at different times.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 25 - Election Between Actions.
Section 6-5-440 - Simultaneous Actions for Same Cause Against Same Party Prohibited.