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Damages Allocation in Alabama

Alabama law does not permit a plaintiff to pursue separate lawsuits for the same injury against the same defendant. Under the rule in Williams v. Delta Int’l Mach. Corp., 619 So. 2d 1330 (Ala. 1993), and Ala. Code § 6-5-440, a plaintiff must bring all claims arising from a single wrong in one action. The statute prohibits splitting a cause of action, meaning a second suit for the same harm is barred. Damages are allocated entirely within that single proceeding; no percentage or formula is specified in the statute itself. The official source provides the exact statutory language. The worked example below demonstrates how this rule affects allocation. Use the calculator to estimate how the rule applies to a specific case.

Governing authority

In Alabama, the damages allocation rule is set by Williams v. Delta Int'l Mach. Corp., 619 So. 2d 1330 (Ala. 1993); Ala. Code § 6-5-440. The verified packet cites Williams v. Delta Int'l Mach. Corp., 619 So. 2d 1330 (Ala. 1993); Ala. Code § 6-5-440 (http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/6-5-440.htm).

Alabama damages allocation: the verified value is 0% under Williams v. Delta Int'l Mach. Corp., 619 So. 2d 1330 (Ala. 1993); Ala. Code § 6-5-440. The verified packet cites Williams v. Delta Int'l Mach. Corp., 619 So. 2d 1330 (Ala. 1993); Ala. Code § 6-5-440 (http://alisondb.legislature.state.al.us/alison/CodeOfAlabama/1975/6-5-440.htm).

Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the damages allocation calculator to estimate your specific figure.

This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.