Code of Alabama - Title 18: Eminent Domain - Section 18-1A-55 - Offer to purchase as prerequisite to condemnation action
Section 18-1A-55 - Offer to purchase as prerequisite to condemnation action.
An action to condemn property may not be maintained over timely objection by the owner unless the condemnor has offered to acquire the property on the basis of its approved offer by purchase before commencing the action.