(a) One who willfully deceives another with intent to induce him to alter his position to his injury or risk is liable for any damage which he thereby suffers.(b) A deceit within the meaning of this section is either:(1) The suggestion as a fact of that which is not true by one who does not believe it to be true;(2) The assertion as a fact of that which is not true by one who has no reasonable ground for believing it to be true;(3) The suppression of a fact by one who is bound to disclose it or who gives information of other facts which are likely to mislead for want of communication of that fact; or(4) A promise made without any intention of performing it.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 6-5-104 - Deceit - Fraudulent Deceit
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=6-5-104· Version 2026