Wherever used in this article, unless a different meaning clearly appears in the context, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall be given the following respective interpretations:

(1) MUNICIPALITY. Either, as the case may be, any Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 incorporated city in this state.

Terms Used In Alabama Code 11-54-140

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
(2) PROJECT. Any land and any building or other improvement thereon, and all real and personal properties deemed necessary in connection therewith, whether or not now in existence, which shall be suitable for use by any commercial enterprise in furnishing hotel, excluding specifically public dormitories or student housing facilities for institutions of higher learning, including food or lodging or both, and the rental of ground floor space or other accommodations to others engaged in any business, trade, profession, occupation, or activity.
(3) GOVERNING BODY. The board or body in which the legislative powers of the municipality are vested.
(4) MORTGAGE. A mortgage or a mortgage and deed of trust.
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