The circuit court or jury shall first determine the total compensation as between the plaintiff and all defendants claiming an interest in the property. The circuit court shall determine the apportionment of the amount awarded in a subsequent proceeding. After the amount of compensation has been determined, the plaintiff may withdraw from further participation in the trial.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 1A - Eminent Domain Generally.
Article 9 - Procedure for Determining Just Compensation.
Section 18-1A-150 - Setting for Trial; Separate Trial of Nonjury Issues.
Section 18-1A-151 - Demand for Trial by Jury; Waiver; Procedure for Jury Selection, Etc.
Section 18-1A-152 - Order of Arguments and Presentation of Evidence.
Section 18-1A-153 - Burden of Proof.
Section 18-1A-154 - Separation of Issues of Compensation and Apportionment.