Circuit judges have the following authority and duties:

(1) To grant stays of proceedings and writs of certiorari, quo warranto, mandamus and all other remedial and original writs which are grantable by judges at common law.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-17-26

  • circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
(2) To grant writs of injunction and ne exeat, returnable into the circuit court.
(3) To administer oaths and take acknowledgments and affidavits in all cases in which oaths and affidavits are required by law.
(4) To exercise such other powers as are or may be granted them by law.
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