Section 18-1A-150 Setting for trial; separate trial of nonjury issues. (a) To the extent practicable, actions under this chapter shall be heard and tried in advance of other civil actions. (b) The circuit court may require any severable nonjury issue to be tried separately in advance of the trial on the issue of the amount […]
Section 18-1A-151 Demand for trial by jury; waiver; procedure for jury selection, etc. (a) In the circuit court the amount of compensation and any additional issue for which the right to trial by jury is secured by the Constitution shall be determined by a jury only if a party entitled to participate in the trial […]
Section 18-1A-152 Order of arguments and presentation of evidence. The plaintiff shall make the first opening statement, proceed first in the presentation of evidence on the issues of the amount of compensation, and make the final closing argument. (Acts 1985, No. 85-548, p. 802, §903.)
Section 18-1A-153 Burden of proof. No party has the burden of proof on the issue of the amount of compensation. (Acts 1985, No. 85-548, p. 802, §904.)
Section 18-1A-154 Separation of issues of compensation and apportionment. The circuit court or jury shall first determine the total compensation as between the plaintiff and all defendants claiming an interest in the property. The circuit court shall determine the apportionment of the amount awarded in a subsequent proceeding. After the amount of compensation has been […]
