Ala. Code § 8-9-5: Representation or Assurance of Another’s Credit to Be in Writing.

No action can be maintained to charge any person, by reason of any representation or assurance made, concerning the character, conduct, ability, trade, or dealings of any other person, when such action is brought by the person to whom such representation or assurance was made, unless the same is in writing, signed by a party sought to be charged.