If the owner does not appear on the hearing of the application, the court must hear the same and, if the application is granted, must appoint commissioners as herein provided for, and thereafter the same proceedings shall be had as if such owner had appeared.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 2 - Condemnation of Land or Rights-of-Way.
Section 42-2-1 - When Authorized; Jurisdiction of Probate Court.
Section 42-2-3 - Order Appointing Day of Hearing; Publication and Service of Notice of Hearing.
Section 42-2-5 - Failure of Owner to Appear at Hearing.
Section 42-2-8 - Commissioners for Assessment of Damages and Compensation - Report.
Section 42-2-9 - Appeal From Assessment of Damages.
Section 42-2-10 - Order of Condemnation Vests Title; Right of Entry on Land Pending Appeal.
Section 42-2-11 - When Damages to Be Paid; Failure to Pay Damages.
Section 42-2-12 - Appointment of Commissioner to Execute Conveyance.