If the action or proceeding in which the substitution of a lost, mislaid, destroyed or mutilated original paper is proposed is pending and undetermined, the substitution must be made on notice of not less than one day to the adverse party or his attorney of record, if he has such an attorney, accompanied with a copy of the paper offered in substitution; but, if such adverse party or his attorney of record does not reside in the county, notice may be given by the filing of the paper and the entry of a motion to substitute, or the filing of such motion, for one day prior to the making thereof. On the hearing of such motion, affidavits and counter affidavits may be received as to the correctness of the proposed substitute.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 20 - Judicial and Other Public Records.
Section 12-20-21 - Copying of Orders, etc., Into Final Record Not Required.
Section 12-20-22 - Original Pleadings, etc., or Copies Thereof Final Record in Civil Actions.
Section 12-20-23 - Preserving Judgment Records of Abolished Inferior Courts of Record.
Section 12-20-24 - Removal of Court Records or Papers.
Section 12-20-25 - Taking File in Pending Action From Office of Clerk, Etc.