Terms Used In Alabama Code 11-88-15

  • Tort: A civil wrong or breach of a duty to another person, as outlined by law. A very common tort is negligent operation of a motor vehicle that results in property damage and personal injury in an automobile accident.

The furnishing of fire protection service by an authority is hereby declared to be a governmental function.

The authority shall not be liable for any tort, whether negligent or wilful, committed by any director, agent, servant, or employee of the authority in the furnishing of fire protection service or in the construction, maintenance, or operation of any fire protection facility.