Code of Alabama
Article 6 - Detinue.
Section 6-6-256 - Assessment of Value and Damages and Judgment - Trial of Action.

Upon the trial the jury must, if it finds for the plaintiff, assess the value of each article separately, if practicable, and also assess damages for its detention. If it finds for the defendant, it must, in like manner, assess the value and, if in the possession of the plaintiff, assess damages for its detention. Judgment against either party must be for the property sued for, or its alternate value, with damages for its detention to the time of trial.

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Code of Alabama

Title 6 - Civil Practice.

Chapter 6 - Remedies.

Article 6 - Detinue.

Section 6-6-250 - Duty of Clerk to Require Taking of Property by Sheriff Unless Defendant Gives Bond; Disposition of Property on Failure to Give Bond.

Section 6-6-251 - Service of Process in Action for Recovery of Household Furniture and Equipment; Effect Thereof.

Section 6-6-252 - Intervention by Claimant of Property; Disposition of Property.

Section 6-6-253 - Interpleader by Defendant of Adverse Claimant of Property; Force and Effect of Bonds Given.

Section 6-6-254 - Return of Bonds; Liability of Sheriff for Failing to Do So; Compelling Making of Return.