Damages on protest for nonpayment of bills of exchange are in the place of all charges except costs of protest incurred previous to and at the time of giving notice of nonpayment, but the holder may recover legal interest upon the aggregate amount of the principal sum specified in such bill and of the damages thereon from the time at which payment of the principal sum has been demanded, and costs of protest.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 8-4-2 - Damages on Protest for Nonpayment in Place of All Charges Except Costs
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=8-4-2· Version 2026