Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-11-15

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

From any final judgment or decision entered by any circuit court in proceedings under this chapter, an appeal shall lie to the Supreme Court in favor of the unsuccessful party. Notice of appeal must be filed within 42 days after the judgment is entered. Notices of appeal shall be given as in other cases. Such appeal shall have precedence and priority over all other appeals.