The court may, upon affidavit of their necessity and materiality, upon motion, compel, by order, either party to produce, at or before the trial, any book, paper or document in his possession or power. The order may be made upon the application of either party, upon reasonable notice to the adverse party or his attorney. If not produced, parol evidence may be given of its contents.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 21 - Evidence and Witnesses.
Article 1 - General Provisions.
Section 12-21-1 - Production of Books, etc., Generally - by Parties; Failure to Comply.
Section 12-21-2 - Production of Books, etc., Generally - by Resident Nonparties; Failure to Comply.
Section 12-21-3 - Compelling Books, etc., to Be Produced; Parol in Lieu Thereof.
Section 12-21-4 - Taking of Affidavits Outside State.
Section 12-21-5 - Copy of Hospital Records - Admissibility.
Section 12-21-6 - Copy of Hospital Records - Subpoena Duces Tecum; Inspection; Form; Weight.
Section 12-21-6.1 - Reproduction and Delivery of Medical Records.
Section 12-21-7 - Copy of Hospital Records - Certificate of Custodian.
Section 12-21-8 - Destruction of Exhibits Offered and Received in Evidence.
Section 12-21-9 - Exclusion of Audience Where Evidence Vulgar, Etc.
Section 12-21-10 - Division Cumulative as to Proof of Documents or Records.
Section 12-21-11 - Applicability of Provisions Regulating Admissibility or Proof of Facts.