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Terms Used In Alabama Code 6-6-567

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person. See Alabama Code 1-1-1

The allegations of the complaint shall not be taken as confessed for the failure of any person to answer the complaint, and in all cases, the interest or title sought to be established in or to the lands must be shown by legal evidence.