2006 Alabama Code - Section 11-48-59 — Performance of duties of probate judge; liability of probate judge for errors in performance of duties.

The duties imposed upon the probate judge in Sections 11-48-54 through 11-48-58 may be performed in his name and stead by any person or persons thereunto authorized by him. The faithful performance of such duties may be compelled by mandamus, but the probate judge shall not be liable in damages for any error or mistake in the performance of such duties committed in good faith.

(Acts 1939, No. 204, p. 354; Code 1940, T. 37, §566.)