Terms Used In Alabama Code 36-11-8

  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.

When the proceedings in impeachment are instituted by taxpayers, the information must be verified by the plaintiffs or any one of them. The costs shall be given against the unsuccessful party, as in other cases, to be collected by execution.