Terms Used In Alabama Code 6-6-288

  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC

A tenant in possession, asserting his right thereto under a lease or license from another, is not liable beyond the rent in arrears at the commencement of the action and that which may accrue during the continuance of his possession.