Terms Used In Alabama Code 11-17-9

  • 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.
  • Probate: Proving a will

On the approval of such appeal bond by the probate judge, he shall set a day for hearing the same, not less than 10 nor more than 30 days from that date, and must summon and empanel jurors as provided for in contests of wills in such court and shall give notice to the adverse parties of such hearing.