Alabama Code 10A-21-3.02. Service of notice and copy; when case stands for trial
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 10A-21-3.02
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Such notice and copy may be served upon any officer or agent of the defendant corporation authorized by law to receive service of summons or other civil process issuing against such corporation, and upon the return of the sheriff showing proper service, the indictment stands for trial.