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Section 6-11-2 – Definitions.

Section 6-11-2 Definitions. For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply: (1) PAST DAMAGES. Damages and losses suffered or incurred prior to the date of judgment. (2) FUTURE DAMAGES. Damages and losses reasonably anticipated to be suffered or incurred following the date of judgment. As used herein, the terms “plaintiff” and “defendant” shall […]

Section 6-10-85 – How Exemption in Lieu of Homestead Claimed and Set Apart.

Section 6-10-85 How exemption in lieu of homestead claimed and set apart. When an exemption of real estate in lieu of homestead is claimed under Section 6-10-61, a petition in writing, duly verified by oath, must be filed by, or on behalf of, the surviving spouse and minor child or children, or either, as the […]

Section 6-10-101 – Proceedings to Set Apart Exemptions When Administration Not Granted on Decedent’s Estate Within 60 Days After Death – Vesting of Title to Real Property in Surviving Spouse and Minors and Right to Possession Thereof.

Section 6-10-101 Proceedings to set apart exemptions when administration not granted on decedent’s estate within 60 days after death – Vesting of title to real property in surviving spouse and minors and right to possession thereof. If no exceptions are filed and sustained to such report of the commissioners setting apart the homestead exemption, the […]

Section 6-11-3 – Future Damages; Requirements if Damages Greater Than $150,000; Attorney’s Fees; Periodic Payments Over Period of Years; Specific Findings; Evidence of Financial Ability to Make Payments; Evidence of Present Value Inadmissible.

Section 6-11-3 Future damages; requirements if damages greater than $150,000; attorney’s fees; periodic payments over period of years; specific findings; evidence of financial ability to make payments; evidence of present value inadmissible. Where the damages assessed against a defendant by the trier of fact include an award of future damages, the trial court shall comply […]

Section 6-10-102 – Effect of Removal From Homestead.

Section 6-10-102 Effect of removal from homestead. When homestead exemption has been allotted to the surviving spouse and minor child or children, or either, under any of the provisions of this division, they shall not be held to have abandoned or forfeited the same by a removal therefrom. (Code 1896, §2101; Code 1907, §4228; Code […]

Section 6-11-4 – Requirements When Judgment Structured; Termination.

Section 6-11-4 Requirements when judgment structured; termination. Where a judgment is structured pursuant to Section 6-11-3 above, the following shall apply: (1) Should the judgment creditor die before the final installment is paid, the remaining payments shall be made to the estate of the decedent, or as otherwise directed by the court having jurisdiction over […]