(a) The words and terms defined in this section when used in this part shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them herein, unless it is apparent from the context that a different meaning is intended.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 45-39A-11

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(1) AUTHORITY. The Civic Center Authority created by this part.
(2) MAYOR. The mayor or other chief executive officer of a municipality.
(3) PERSON. Includes a natural person, a corporation, a partnership, an association, or any other entity.
(b) The masculine shall include the feminine and neuter; and the neuter shall include the masculine and the feminine.