Alabama Code 18-1A-154. Separation of issues of compensation and apportionment
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 18-1A-154
- circuit: means judicial circuit. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- property: includes both real and personal property. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
The circuit court or jury shall first determine the total compensation as between the plaintiff and all defendants claiming an interest in the property. The circuit court shall determine the apportionment of the amount awarded in a subsequent proceeding. After the amount of compensation has been determined, the plaintiff may withdraw from further participation in the trial.