Ex Parte Forbus

Brentwood Park Apartments ("Brentwood") filed an unlawful detainer action in the District Court of Talladega County against Zella Forbus. The district court entered a judgment in favor of Brentwood for possession of the apartment and Ms. Forbus timely filed notice of appeal to the circuit court, demanding a trial by jury. Pursuant to Rule 62(dc), Ala.R.Civ.P., Ms. Forbus filed, along with her notice of appeal, an affidavit of substantial hardship in lieu of a bond for costs. Ms. Forbus then filed a motion in circuit court to stay execution of the district court judgment pending her appeal to…