Where title or possession of the premises is held by several persons jointly, as by tenants in common, coparceners, partners, or other joint occupancy or title, they are seized for themselves and for each other; all are equally entitled to possession; and, conversely, the possession of any one is the possession of all; and any joint tenant may commence an action of forcible entry and detainer against a stranger and recover the entire possession, which inures to the benefit of all.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 8 - Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer.
Division 1 - General Provisions.
Section 6-6-310 - Definitions.
Section 6-6-311 - To What Estates Applicable.
Section 6-6-312 - Commencement of Action Where Property Held Jointly.
Section 6-6-313 - Effect of Temporary Absence.
Section 6-6-314 - Liability of Lessee Holding Over; How Such Recovered.
Section 6-6-315 - Uninterrupted Occupation for Three Years Bars Action.
Section 6-6-316 - Action of Trespass, etc., Not Precluded.
Section 6-6-317 - Notice or Demand.
Section 6-6-318 - Courts Deemed Always Open.
Section 6-6-319 - Forms for Judgment, Restitution or Possession.