Alabama Fraud

Title 13 Criminal Code Chapter 9-Article 2 "Business Frauds"

Section 13A-9-40 Definitions.
Section 13A-9-41 Deceptive business practices.
Section 13A-9-42 False advertising.
Section 13A-9-43 Bait advertising.
Section 13A-9-44 Limitation on criminal liability for false advertising and bait advertising by broadcasters, publishers, etc.
Section 13A-9-45 Falsifying business records.
Section 13A-9-46 Defrauding secured creditors.
Section 13A-9-47 Defrauding judgment creditors.
Section 13A-9-48 Fraud in insolvency.
Section 13A-9-49 Issuing false financial statement.
Section 13A-9-50 Receiving deposits in failing financial institution.
Section 13A-9-51 Misapplication of property.
Section 13A-9-52 Sale and delivery of coal mixed with other substances or materials or with different quality of coal.

The purpose for this web site is to help you to make informed decisions about your situation.

On the left are links to the Alabama Criminal laws regarding Business Fraud.

If you are like most consumers, you would rather be "made whole" again by having the business fulfill their obligation or refund your money and, in some cases, pay for damages.

Your rights for civil damages are laid out in the U.C.C. (Uniform Commercial Code) and Article 8 of the Alabama Code shown on the right.

So what are your rights?

You must first determine if your rights have actually been violated. Many people feel as though they were taken advantage of only to find out that they agreed to the situation in their contract.

Title 8 Commercial Law and Consumer Protection

Chapter 1 CONTRACTS.
Chapter 2 AGENCY.
Chapter 3 SURETYSHIP.
Chapter 4 BILLS OF EXCHANGE.
Chapter 5 NONNEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS.
Chapter 6 SECURITIES.
Chapter 7 SALE OF CHECKS.
Chapter 8 INTEREST AND USURY.
Chapter 9 FRAUDS.
Chapter 9A ALABAMA FRAUDULENT TRANSFER ACT.
Chapter 10 RESTRAINT OF TRADE OR PRODUCTION.
Chapter 11 REBATES, DISCOUNTS, DRAWBACKS, RETURN COMMISSIONS, GIFTS OR GRATUITIES.
Chapter 12 TRADEMARKS, NAMES, MARKS, DEVICES, AND LABELS.
Chapter 13 GOING OUT OF BUSINESS OR DISTRESS MERCHANDISE SALES.
Chapter 14 PUBLIC AUCTIONS.
Chapter 15 PUBLIC WAREHOUSES.
Chapter 16 WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
Chapter 17 REGULATION OF CERTAIN GOODS AND PRODUCTS.
Chapter 18 MOTION PICTURE FAIR COMPETITION.
Chapter 19 DECEPTIVE TRADE PRACTICES.
Chapter 19A ALABAMA TELEMARKETING ACT.
Chapter 19B UNAUTHORIZED CHANGING OF PROVIDER OF TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES.
Chapter 20 DEALINGS BY MOTOR VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS, WHOLESALERS, ETC., WITH MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERS.
Chapter 20A MOTOR VEHICLE LEMON LAW RIGHTS.
Chapter 21A THE TRACTOR, LAWN AND GARDEN AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT FRANCHISE ACT.
Chapter 22 MOTOR FUEL MARKETING.
Chapter 23 HEALTH STUDIO SERVICES.
Chapter 24 SALES REPRESENTATIVE'S COMMISSION CONTRACTS.
Chapter 25 RENTAL-PURCHASE AGREEMENTS.
Chapter 26 ALABAMA ATHLETE AGENTS REGULATORY ACT.
Chapter 27 ALABAMA TRADE SECRETS ACT.
Chapter 28 DISPOSAL OF MOLDS, DIES OR PATTERNS.
Chapter 29 TIMELY PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS.
Chapter 30 BURIAL SERVICES, MERCHANDISE, AND PROPERTY.
Chapter 31 ALABAMA UNCONSCIONABLE PRICING ACT.
Chapter 32 SERVICE CONTRACTS.