Alabama Code 35-11-1. Statutory modes of enforcement not exclusive
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 35-11-1
- Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
- Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
The statutory modes provided in this chapter for the enforcement of liens are not the exclusive modes of enforcing such liens, but are cumulative merely. Any lien may be enforced in the manner provided by statute, if so provided, or by attachment for enforcing liens, or by any similar mode or remedy existing at common law.