§ 25-2-101. Power Given Before Action

Any power of attorney or authority to confess judgment which is given before an action is instituted and before the service of process in such action, is declared void; and any judgment based on such power of attorney or authority is likewise declared void. This section shall not affect any power of attorney or authority […]

§ 25-2-102. Confession by Surety

No surety shall be permitted to confess judgment, or allow judgment to go by default, if the principal will be made a defendant to the suit, and tender to the surety, for the principal’s indemnity, sufficient collateral security, to be approved by the court before whom the suit is pending. Code 1858, § 3624 (deriv. […]