Terms Used In Alabama Code 30-4-53

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.

Proceedings under this article may be instituted upon complaint made under oath or affirmation by the wife or child, or by any officer mentioned in Section service of process, etc” class=”unlinked-ref” datatype=”S” sessionyear=”2020″ statecd=”AL” title=”30″>30-4-64, upon information received, or by any other person having knowledge of the facts, against any person accused of either of the above-named offenses.