The uninterrupted occupation of the premises in controversy by the defendant for the space of three entire years preceding the filing of the complaint is, if the estate of the defendant is not determined, a bar to any proceeding under this article.
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.