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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1939

Page

6

PENDING DIVORCE LEGISLATION ACT SUMMARY

The document reports an act approved February 24 1999 by Secretary of State John Brandon outlining court powers in divorce cases to order support from a spouse's estate during proceedings and states the act becomes effective upon passage and governor approval while repealing conflicting laws.

John Brandon Circuit Court Aherit County Board of Education Court of County Commissioners Public Service Commission Attorney General Alabama Vernor

Alabama Act on Letters of Administration for Absentee Deaths

Alabama law authorizes probate courts to appoint administrators for estates of persons presumed dead after seven years absence. It requires notice, hearings, and proof of continued life. if no evidence within twelve weeks the administrator is appointed. Revocation possible if the decedent reappears with duties and rights transferring to rightful heirs and costs paid from the estate. Approved February 24, 1939 official secretary John Brandon.

Legislature OF Alabama John Brandon House of Representatives Senate Department of Archives Judiciary Committee Code Commission

Alabama Act Allows City Recorders in Small Cities

The act authorizes boards of commissioners in Alabama cities with 15 000 to 50 000 people per the latest census to elect a recorder, set salary, and define term. recorder may try violations of city ordinances and related laws and will serve at the board's pleasure. It also covers speeding limits for large municipalities, credit union tax deductions, and updates to the attorney general's duties and staff.

Aact Board of Commissioners Alabama Commission John Brandon United States of America Publi Service Commission of Alabama

Stakely Measures Juror Excusal In One County Circuits

The text outlines Stakely measures to allow judges in single county circuit courts with multiple judges to excuse jurors drawn for a week and reschedule service, excluding capital case jurors. It also references repeal actions and juvenile court provisions for counties with 75,000 to 100,000 people and related jurisdiction.

Alabama Legislature Advances Juvenile Court Reforms

Alabama Legislature passes acts enabling Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts in some counties, creating jurisdiction over dependent neglected and delinquent children, establishing advisory boards, and transferring pending cases from repealed agencies. Provisions include recognition bonds, appeals, and court staffing rules.

Stakeley Alabama

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Acts of the Legislature Snyder Iris Welch Hardwick Capitol Department of House Supreme Court Court of Appeals Montgomery United States S.37 Stakely Boees Everson Smyer Alabamia McGowin Department of Revenue State of Commissioner of Revenue
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