Alabama § 43-8-191 - Time for Trial; Continuance; Summoning Witnesses.
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§ 43-8-191. Time for Trial; Continuance; Summoning Witnesses.
Upon the institution of such contest, a day must be appointed for the trial thereof, and the trial may, on good cause shown by either party, be continued to any other day; and the judge of probate must, on application of either party, issue subpoenas for witnesses to appear on the day fixed for such trial, and may resummon them to any day to which the same may be continued.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 43-8-191 cover?
Section 43-8-191 ("Time for Trial; Continuance; Summoning Witnesses.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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