Ala. Code §§ 6-6-310 to 6-6-353 § 6-6-350
To Circuit Court from District Court.
Operative Text
Any party may appeal from a judgment entered against him or her by a district court to the circuit court at any time within seven days after the entry thereof, and appeal and the proceedings thereon shall in all respects, except as provided in this article, be governed by this code relating to appeal from district courts. However, the clerk of the court shall schedule the action for trial as a preferred case, and it shall be set for trial within 60 days from the date of appeal.
Under Alabama Code § 6-6-350, any party who receives an unfavorable judgment in a district court eviction or unlawful detainer proceeding has the right to appeal that decision to the circuit court, provided the appeal is filed within seven days of the judgment's entry. Once an appeal is filed, the circuit court clerk is required to treat the case as preferred, meaning it must be scheduled for trial within 60 days of the appeal date. The general rules governing appeals from district courts continue to apply, except where this article provides otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Alabama Code § 6-6-350 means that a district court judgment in a landlord's favor is not necessarily final — the opposing party has a seven-day window to escalate the matter to circuit court. Operators who receive a favorable district court ruling should be aware that the case may be retried at the circuit level within 60 days if an appeal is filed. Maintaining organized records of lease agreements, notices, and prior court filings helps ensure readiness if the matter proceeds to circuit court on an expedited schedule.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 6-6-350, a tenant who receives an adverse district court judgment has seven days from the date that judgment is entered to file an appeal to the circuit court. If an appeal is filed, the circuit court is required to schedule a new trial within 60 days, and the case is treated as a priority matter. Tenants who believe a district court ruling was incorrect may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider promptly, given the short seven-day window for filing.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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