Terms Used In Alabama Code 40-10-81

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Unless otherwise provided, on the trial of any issue involving the sale of real estate for taxes, or the redemption thereof, the books and records belonging to the office of the judge of probate, tax collector or tax assessor and required by law to be kept or certified copies therefrom shall be prima facie evidence of the facts stated therein.