Alabama Code 6-6-290. Effect of judgment by default
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 6-6-290
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
A judgment by default against a defendant is an admission of title in the plaintiff, but to recover costs against the defendant, the plaintiff must prove defendant’s possession of the premises, or some part thereof, at the commencement of the action.