A judgment by default against a defendant is an admission of title in the plaintiff, but to recover costs against the defendant, the plaintiff must prove defendant’s possession of the premises, or some part thereof, at the commencement of the action.
Alabama Legal Code
Section 6-6-290 - Effect of Judgment by Default
Source: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=6-6-290· Version 2026