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Section 36-12-20 Papers, Property, Etc., to Be Delivered to Successor Upon Vacation of Office

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Alabama Code › Title 36 › Chapter 12 › Section 36-12-20

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In all cases in which it is not otherwise expressly provided, when any office is vacated, except by the death of the incumbent, all books, papers, property and money belonging or appertaining to such office shall, on demand, be delivered over to the qualified successor.

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