Alabama Code 2-13-90. Appeal from order or action of commissioner
Terms Used In Alabama Code 2-13-90
- 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.
- circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Any person affected by any order or action of the Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries authorized by this article, who deems himself aggrieved by any such order or action, may within 15 days after receiving notice of such order or action have such order or action reviewed by appeal to the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Alabama, by filing a complaint setting out the specific order or action or any part thereof whereby said person deems himself aggrieved and shall present to said court such testimony as shall be deemed necessary to support such grievance. All such complaints shall be given preferred settings on the trial docket and shall be heard by the court as speedily as possible. The appeal shall be perfected upon posting of a bond for costs of the appeal, accompanied by the complaint.