Code of Alabama
Title 18 - Eminent Domain.
Chapter 2 - Erection of Dams for Mills, Gins, Factories or Electric Generators.

Section 18-2-1 - Right of Property Owner to Erect Dam. - A dam for any gristmill, sawmill, gin, factory or plant...

Section 18-2-2 - Application to Probate Court. - For authority to erect such dam, application in writing, verified...

Section 18-2-3 - Contents of Application. - Such application must set forth the right of the applicant...

Section 18-2-4 - Notice to Owner of Land on Opposite Side of Stream Abutting Proposed Dam Site. - If application is filed by the owner of the land...

Section 18-2-5 - Issuance of Writ Upon Filing of Application. - On the filing of such application, the judge of probate...

Section 18-2-6 - Sheriff and Jury to Appear on Date Designated for Inquest; Charge to and Duties of Jury Generally. - The sheriff and the jury must attend on the day...

Section 18-2-7 - Jury to Assess Value, etc., of One Acre of Land on Opposite Side of Stream Abutting Proposed Dam Site Where Applicant Not Owner of Land on Both Sides. - If the applicant is not the owner of the land...

Section 18-2-8 - Inquest of Jury to Be Executed, Signed and Returned. - The inquest of the jury must be reduced to writing,...

Section 18-2-9 - Summons to Landowners to Appear and Show Cause Against Grant of Application. - On the return of the inquest, summons must issue from...

Section 18-2-10 - Notice of Hearing to Show Cause Against Grant of Application. - Ten days' notice must be given to the several owners...

Section 18-2-11 - Persons Permitted to Contest Application. - In all applications under this chapter, any person making affidavit...

Section 18-2-12 - Denial or Grant of Application. - If on the day appointed to show cause, or any...

Section 18-2-13 - Time for Payment of Assessment Upon Grant of Application; Effect of Failure to Make Payment. - If the application is granted, the applicant must, within three...

Section 18-2-14 - Estate in Fee in Acre of Land to Vest Upon Compliance With Certain Conditions. - On making such payment, the applicant is vested with a...

Section 18-2-15 - Effect of Noncompliance With Conditions. - On failure to comply with the conditions prescribed in Section...

Section 18-2-16 - Proceedings When Construction of Canal or Ditch Through Adjoining Lands Necessary. - When such land joins other lands and it is necessary...

Section 18-2-17 - Application to Probate Court to Raise Dam. - An owner or proprietor of any dam erected under this...

Section 18-2-18 - Liability for Building or Raising Dam Without Authority. - Any person who builds or raises a dam or other...

Section 18-2-19 - Appeal From Assessment of Damages to Circuit Court. - From any assessment of damages made or had under this...

Section 18-2-20 - Deputy May Perform Duties of Sheriff. - The duties imposed on the sheriff under this chapter may...

Section 18-2-21 - Provisions as to Rate of Toll, etc., Applicable to Gristmills Established Pursuant to Chapter. - All gristmills established in pursuance of this chapter are subject...