Legal Opinion

Williams v. Prather

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided November 17, 1938No. 4 Div. 28PublishedCited by 7 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

FOSTER, Justice.

This proceeding invokes the benefits of the Act of October 25> 1932 (see page 164). It is intended to afford a more speedy remedy to a landlord to recover possession of his land after expiration of the term of the lease or right of possession by the tenant.

The only question' here presented relates to the ruling of the circuit court dismissing an appeal undertaken by defendant to that court after judgment had been rendered against him by the justice of the peace. The question has relation to sections 7 and 8 of that Act, which are as. follows:

“Section 7. Any party may appeal…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Colbert County v. Tennessee Valley BankSupreme Court of Alabama · 1932
  2. Murphy v. FreemanSupreme Court of Alabama · 1930
  3. Wright v. HurtSupreme Court of Alabama · 1890
  4. Lykes v. SchwarzSupreme Court of Alabama · 1890
  5. South & North Alabama Railroad v. PilgreenSupreme Court of Alabama · 1878

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3Cited by7 opinions

  1. Garrett v. ReidSupreme Court of Alabama · 1943
  2. Ex Parte MooreSupreme Court of Alabama · 2003
  3. Terry v. GreshamSupreme Court of Alabama · 1950
  4. Riley v. RileySupreme Court of Alabama · 1952
  5. Hyde v. IsbellSupreme Court of Alabama · 1950

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