Either party may appeal from the assessment of damages and compensation by the commissioners to the circuit court of the county within 30 days after the making of the order of condemnation, upon the report of the commissioners, by filing in the court rendering the judgment a written notice of appeal, a copy of which shall be served on the opposite party, and on such appeal the trial shall be de novo. No appeal shall suspend the judgment if the applicant shall pay into court in money the amount of damages assessed and give bond in double the amount so assessed, with good and sufficient surety, to be approved by the judge of probate, to pay such damages as the owner may sustain.
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.