Wherever used in this chapter, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms shall be given the following respective meanings:

(1) MUNICIPALITY. Any incorporated city or town in the State of Alabama.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 11-55-1

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • United States: includes the territories thereof and the District of Columbia. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) PROJECT. Any land and any building or other improvements thereon and all real and personal properties deemed necessary in connection therewith, whether or not now in existence, which shall be suitable for use by the United States government for a post office in the municipality.
(3) GOVERNING BODY. The board or body in which the legislative powers of the municipality are vested.
(4) MORTGAGE. A mortgage or a mortgage and deed of trust.
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