Terms Used In Alabama Code 6-11-25

  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Nothing in this article is intended to limit the ability of a trial or appellate court to set aside or reverse an award of punitive damages, or to order a new trial.