Title 8 — Title 8
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Ala. Code § 8-24-1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings, respectively, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (1) COMMISSION. Compensation accruing to a sales representative for payment by a principal, the rate of which is expressed as a percentage…
Ala. Code § 8-24-2 When Commission Is Due; Payment
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(a) The terms of the contract between the principal and sales representative shall determine when a commission is due. (b) If the time when the commission is due cannot be determined by a contract between the principal and sales representative, the past practices between the part…
Ala. Code § 8-24-3 Failure to Pay Commission
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A principal who fails to pay a commission as required by Section 8-24-2 is liable to the sales representative in a civil action for three times the damages sustained by the sales representative plus reasonable attorney’s fees and court costs. History: (Acts 1985, No. 85-543, p. 7…
Ala. Code § 8-24-4 When Nonresident Principal Considered to Be Doing Business in State
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A principal who is not a resident of this state and who enters into a contract subject to this chapter is considered to be doing business in this state for purposes of the exercise of personal jurisdiction over the principal. History: (Acts 1985, No. 85-543, p. 782, §4; Acts 1994…
Ala. Code § 8-24-5 Waiver of Chapter Provisions; Other Rights or Remedies
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(a) This chapter may not be waived, whether by express waiver or by any provision in a contract attempting to make the contract or agreement subject to the laws of another state. A waiver of any provision of this chapter is void. (b) This chapter does not invalidate or restrict a…