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Terms Used In Alabama Code 9-9-79

  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • expenses: as used in this article shall include all expenses incident to or necessary to organize, defend, promote, improve, operate, maintain or dissolve a subdistrict. See Alabama Code 9-9-79
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • 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

The terms “costs” and “expenses” as used in this article shall include all expenses incident to or necessary to organize, defend, promote, improve, operate, maintain or dissolve a subdistrict. Any funds advanced to set up and establish a subdistrict or proposed subdistrict shall become a charge against the lands involved and constitute a prior lien, subject only to state and county taxes, against said lands. Funds so advanced shall be accounted for in the total costs and proration of the same among the owners of land within a subdistrict. In case a petition for the establishment of a subdistrict is dismissed by the county commission, the same shall be due and collectible immediately on dismissal of a petition by the county commission.