Alabama Code 43-2-82. Liability of judge of probate, etc., in taking bond
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 43-2-82
- Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Probate: Proving a will
When a party is required to give a bond and is not otherwise exempt from giving a bond, the judge of probate is liable for any wanton, fraudulent, or intentional misconduct for not requiring a bond or for taking an insufficient bond from any personal representative, fiduciary, or someone serving in a similar capacity. Any person injured thereby may maintain an action against the judge and his or her sureties and recover for the injury proved.
