Code of Alabama

Ala. Code § 12-2-9 (2026)

Special Terms.

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The court may, whenever it deems proper, order and hold a special term.

(Code 1852, §570; Code 1867, §662; Code 1876, §573; Code 1886, §678; Code 1896, §3834; Code 1907, §5963; Code 1923, §10285; Code 1940, T. 13, §26.)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 2 cases, 2002–2002 · leading case: Ex Parte James, 836 So. 2d 813 (Ala. 2002).
Ex Parte James, 836 So. 2d 813 (Ala. 2002). · cites it 3× “However, since 1985, when I became a Justice on the Court, the Supreme Court has remained open year-round, ordering and holding a special term for the months of July, August, and September, which we are authorized to do by Ala.Code 1975, § 12-2-9. Furthermore, the notion that an…”
Alabama Coalition for Equity, Inc. v. James, 836 So. 2d 813 (Ala. 2002). · cites it 3× “However, since 1985, when I became a Justice on the Court, the Supreme Court has remained open year-round, ordering and holding a special term for the months of July, August, and September, which we are authorized to do by Ala.Code 1975, § 12-2-9. Furthermore, the notion that an…”
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