The estate or merits of the title cannot be inquired into on the trial of any complaint filed under this article, but all legal and equitable defenses may be had against a recovery for damages or for the unlawful detention of the land.
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.