For the trial of such contest, depositions of witnesses may be taken in like cases, for the same causes and in the same manner, as depositions are taken in civil actions in the circuit court. In all matters relating to the organization and impaneling of the jury, to the evidence, mode of proceeding and investigation and determination of such contest, not specially provided for by this article, the court shall proceed and be governed by the same rules and regulations, so far as applicable, as prevail in courts of law in civil cases.
Structure Code of Alabama
Title 43 - Wills and Decedents' Estates.
Division 3 - Contesting Validity of Will.
Section 43-8-190 - Who May Contest Will; Filing Objections; Making Up Issue; Trial by Jury.
Section 43-8-191 - Time for Trial; Continuance; Summoning Witnesses.
Section 43-8-192 - Drawing and Summoning of Jurors; Penalty for Default.
Section 43-8-193 - Proceedings Against Defaulting Witness.
Section 43-8-194 - Depositions of Witnesses; Rules Governing Procedure.
Section 43-8-195 - Admission or Rejection of Will.
Section 43-8-197 - Change of Venue.
Section 43-8-199 - Contest in Circuit Court After Admission to Probate - Generally.