Ala. Code § 43-8-50: Controversy as to Advancements - How Issue Made Up and Tried.

Controversies as to advancements are cognizable before the probate court, on the application, either of a party who has received an advancement, or of a party in interest, who alleges that an advancement has been made; and upon demand of either party, an issue in writing shall be made up under the direction of the court and tried by a jury as in other cases of contested fact.