Any party may appeal from a judgment entered against him or her by a district court to the circuit court at any time within seven days after the entry thereof, and appeal and the proceedings thereon shall in all respects, except as provided in this article, be governed by this code relating to appeal from district courts. However, the clerk of the court shall schedule the action for trial as a preferred case, and it shall be set for trial within 60 days from the date of appeal.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 8 - Forcible Entry and Unlawful Detainer.
Section 6-6-350 - To Circuit Court From District Court.
Section 6-6-351 - Writs of Restitution or Possession - Suspension Upon Payment of Rent by Defendant.
Section 6-6-352 - Writs of Restitution or Possession - Issuance by Circuit Court.
Section 6-6-353 - Proceedings When Determination Is Against Appellant.