Alabama Code 37-1-153. Right to appeal
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 37-1-153
- 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.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
Either party may appeal to the supreme court from the judgment of the trial court in such proceedings, such appeal to be taken within 30 days from the entry of such judgment.