If the parties appear, an issue must be made between them upon the complaint, but if the defendant, having been duly cited, does not appear or, appearing, declines to plead, the case proceeds as if the defendant had denied the allegations of the complaint; or, for good cause, the trial may be postponed not more than 15 days, at the cost of the applicant.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 8 - Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer.
Section 6-6-330 - Jurisdiction.
Section 6-6-332 - Process - Form of Notice; Service and Return Thereof.
Section 6-6-333 - Process - Neglect or Refusal to Execute by Sheriff or Constable.
Section 6-6-334 - Failure of Witnesses to Attend or Refusal to Testify.
Section 6-6-335 - Proceedings When Parties Appear or Defendant Fails to Do So.
Section 6-6-336 - Extent of Inquiry.
Section 6-6-337 - Proceedings Upon Determination for Either Plaintiff or Defendant.