Hearsay evidence as to declarations of deceased persons as to ancient rights made before the litigation arose are admissible to prove matters of public interest in which the whole community are supposed to take interest and have knowledge.
Ala. Code § 12-21-30
Declarations of Deceased Persons as to Ancient Rights.
(Code 1907, §3961; Code 1923, §7657; Code 1940, T. 7, §368.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.