If the defendant, after or before an action is commenced, makes the retraction recited in Sections 6-5-184 through 6-5-186 and also tenders to the plaintiff a compensation in money, bringing the same into court, the plaintiff can recover no costs if the jury believes and finds the tender was sufficient.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 6-5-188 - Effect of Retraction and Tender of Money
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=6-5-188· Version 2026