Alabama Code 6-6-502. Enjoining or restraining enforcement of ordinance
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 6-6-502
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
- 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
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
No temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction shall ever issue to any municipality of this state, its officers, agents, or employees, enjoining or restraining the enforcement of any ordinance of such municipality, whether valid or invalid, or any proceedings thereunder, until a time and place have been set for the hearing of the application for such temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction, and notice of such time and place, together with a copy of the complaint, has been served upon the mayor or other chief executive officer of such municipality at least 24 hours prior to the time set for such hearing.