The complaint authorized by Section 6-6-540 must describe the lands with certainty, must allege the possession and ownership of the plaintiff and that the defendant claims, or is reputed to claim, some right, title, or interest in, or encumbrance upon, such lands and must call upon him to set forth and specify his title, claim, interest, or encumbrance and how and by what instrument the same is derived and created.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 12 - Quieting Title and Determination of Claims to Land.
Division 1 - Proceedings in Personam.
Section 6-6-541 - Contents of Complaint.
Section 6-6-542 - Contents of Answer.
Section 6-6-543 - Trial by Jury or Determination by Court; Entry and Effect of Judgment.