Every manufacturer and new motor vehicle dealer shall fulfill the terms of any express or implied warranty concerning the sale of a new motor vehicle to the public of the line make which is the subject of a contract or franchise agreement between the parties. If it is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction that either the manufacturer or new motor vehicle dealer, or both, have violated an express or implied warranty, the court shall add to any award or relief granted an additional award for reasonable attorney's fees.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 8 - Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.
Chapter 20 - Dealings by Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Wholesalers, etc., With Motor Vehicle Dealers.
Section 8-20-2 - Declaration of Purpose.
Section 8-20-4 - Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices.
Section 8-20-4.1 - Obligation to Act in Good Faith and Deal Fairly.
Section 8-20-6 - Predelivery Obligations.
Section 8-20-7 - Warranty Obligations to Dealers.
Section 8-20-7.1 - Compensation of Dealers for Recall Repairs.
Section 8-20-8 - Warranty Obligations of Manufacturers and Dealers to Consumers.
Section 8-20-9 - Transportation Damages.
Section 8-20-10 - Dealer's Right of Free Association With Other Dealers.
Section 8-20-12 - Time Limitation on Bringing of Civil Actions; Time of Accrual of Cause of Action.
Section 8-20-13 - Procedure, Protection, and Remedies Available to Motor Vehicle Distributors.