The defendant may respond by answer but is not required to do so unless defendant challenges the right to condemn or questions or disputes the area to be acquired or remain. If a defendant claims no interest in the just compensation to be awarded he may file a disclaimer.
Ala. Code § 18-1A-90
When Answer Required; Disclaimer Where No Interest Claimed.
Known as the Alabama Eminent Domain Code
The act spans §§ 18-1A-1 to 18-1A-95 (106 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 708 F. Supp. 1247 - Hemperly v. Crumpton (1988)
Most recently applied in 708 F. Supp. 1247 - Hemperly v. Crumpton (November 1988)
(Acts 1985, No. 85-548, p. 802, §501.)
Official source: Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Reproduced from public-domain Alabama statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.