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Alabama Small Claims Court: $6,000 Limit, Fees and How to File
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In Alabama, you can sue for up to $6,000 on the small claims docket of the district court, not counting interest and court costs. The limit comes from Ala. Code § 12-12-31(a), which gives the district court "exclusive jurisdiction over all civil actions in which the matter in controversy, exclusive of interest and costs, does not exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000)."
The same $6,000 cap applies whether you are an individual, a partnership or a corporation. Alabama raised it from $3,000 in 2015 (Act 2015-224), so older guides that list $3,000 are out of date. This guide walks through an Alabama small claims case in the order you will live it. For other states, see our guide to small claims court by state.
Information last verified on 2026-10-06. This article has not been reviewed by a licensed lawyer.
Jurisdiction scope: This article covers the small claims docket of the Alabama district courts under Ala. Code § 12-12-31, the district court fee statute (Ala. Code § 12-19-71) and the appeal statutes (Ala. Code §§ 12-12-70 and 12-12-71). Day-to-day procedure is governed by the Alabama Small Claims Rules, which we could not open for this guide. It does not cover evictions, regular civil cases, or small claims in other states.
Which court hears small claims in Alabama?
Small claims are heard in the district court of each county. Ala. Code § 12-12-31(a) says these cases "shall be placed on a small claims docket by each district court and shall be processed according to uniform rules of simplified civil procedure as may be promulgated by the Supreme Court." Those uniform rules are the Alabama Small Claims Rules.
Alabama small claims limit: $6,000
The limit is $6,000, "exclusive of interest and costs" (Ala. Code § 12-12-31(a)). Section 12-12-31 sets one cap for everyone; it does not set a different limit for businesses or for particular kinds of claims.
Two numbers cause confusion. You will see $1,500 and $3,000 in Alabama's court fee statute, but those are filing-fee tiers, not limits on what you can sue for (see the fee table below). And the old $3,000 limit ended when Act 2015-224 raised the cap to $6,000.
If your claim is worth more than $6,000
A claim above $6,000 does not belong on the small claims docket. If it is $20,000 or less, exclusive of interest and costs, it can go on the district court's regular civil docket (Ala. Code § 12-12-30); above $20,000, it belongs in circuit court. The sources we reviewed do not say whether you can split a larger claim into several small claims cases, or what happens if you drop the excess to fit under the limit. Cutting a claim down may mean giving up the rest, so ask a lawyer before you reduce a claim to fit.
A claim also has a filing deadline. Our Alabama statute of limitations guide covers how long you have for different kinds of claims.
Filing fees
The filing (docket) fee depends on how much you are suing for. The amounts below come from Ala. Code § 12-19-71, current through Act 2024-449:
| Amount you are suing for | Docket fee | Source |
|---|---|---|
| $1,500 or less | $35 | Ala. Code § 12-19-71 |
| More than $1,500, up to $3,000 | $109 | Ala. Code § 12-19-71 |
| More than $3,000, up to $6,000 | $198 | Ala. Code § 12-19-71(a)(3); § 12-12-31(f) |
For the bottom tier, the amount is measured "exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney fees." Section 12-12-31(f) makes small claims cases over $1,500 pay the same docket fee as other district court cases of that size, which is why the top tier matches the fee for regular district court cases between $3,000 and $20,000.
Two add-ons in the same statute can apply: each additional plaintiff adds $50, up to $500 in total (Ala. Code § 12-19-71(a)(11)), and a motion for a default judgment costs $50 in a small claims case over $3,000 (§ 12-19-71(a)(10)). The statute does not set the cost of serving the defendant, so ask the district court clerk in your county for the full amount before you file.
If you cannot afford the fee
The fee can be postponed. Under Ala. Code § 12-19-70(b), "The docket fee may be waived initially and taxed as costs at the conclusion of the case if the court finds that payment of the fee will constitute a substantial hardship." The hardship test uses the income guidelines in Ala. Code § 15-12-1(4), and you file a verified statement of substantial hardship, signed by you, with the clerk. If the court finds in writing within 90 days of filing that you can pay, you have 30 days to pay or the case is dismissed; if it makes no such finding within 90 days, the hardship is deemed granted (Ala. Code § 12-19-70(b), (c)).
Because the fee is "taxed as costs at the conclusion of the case," a waiver is a deferral, not a promise that you will never pay it.
Do you need a lawyer?
No. Ala. Code § 12-12-31(b) says: "A party, including an individual, partnership, or corporation, may appear in cases on the small claims docket of district court with or without representation by an attorney."
Businesses can appear without a lawyer, with limits. A partnership must be represented by a partner or an employee, and a corporation by an officer or a full-time employee. Section 12-12-31 does not say how a limited liability company appears, so an LLC should confirm with the clerk.
Several other rules in § 12-12-31(c) to (e) matter:
- Attorney fees: no party can recover attorney fees on the small claims docket unless that party was represented by a licensed attorney.
- Assignees and collection agencies: "No action shall be filed or prosecuted on the small claims docket by an assignee of the claim which is the subject matter of the action without being represented by a licensed attorney" (§ 12-12-31(d)). A non-lawyer person or firm cannot file on behalf of the original owner of the claim.
- Suspended or revoked law licenses: a person whose law license is suspended or revoked may not file small claims cases.
Filing, serving the defendant and the hearing
The step-by-step procedure for an Alabama small claims case, including how the defendant is served, the answer and counterclaim deadlines, what happens at the hearing, and how to set aside a default judgment, is set by the Alabama Small Claims Rules. The official court website that hosts those rules could not be reached for this guide, so we describe them only in general terms below.
Where to file. Alabama's general venue statutes apply. A contract claim against an individual must be filed in the county where the defendant lives, if the defendant has a permanent residence in Alabama (Ala. Code § 6-3-2(a)(2)). Other claims against an individual may be filed where the defendant lives or where the act or omission happened (§ 6-3-2(a)(3)). A corporation can be sued where a substantial part of the events happened, in the county of its principal Alabama office, or in some cases in the county where you live (§ 6-3-7(a)).
Evictions. Unlawful detainer (eviction) cases are within the district court's jurisdiction (Ala. Code § 12-12-30), but this guide does not cover them. Do not assume an eviction can be filed as a small claims case; ask the clerk which docket and forms apply.
If you are the defendant
Do not wait for the hearing date to respond. Under the Alabama Small Claims Rules, the summons sets a short deadline to file a written answer with the clerk, and if you miss it the clerk can enter a default against you. If you have a claim of your own against the plaintiff, ask the clerk how to file it as a counterclaim along with your answer. The court can set aside a default judgment for any reason only within a short time after it is entered; after that, relief is limited to specific grounds, so contact the clerk or a lawyer immediately if you miss a deadline.
Before you file, or as soon as you are served, ask the district court clerk:
- Which statement of claim or answer form to use and the full filing cost, including service
- How the defendant will be served, and how long the plaintiff has to get service done
- The exact date the answer is due and what happens if no one answers
- How to file a counterclaim
Default judgments and military service
If the defendant does not appear and you ask for a default judgment, federal law adds a step. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act requires the plaintiff to file an affidavit "stating whether or not the defendant is in military service" before the court enters judgment (50 U.S.C. § 3931(b)(1)). If the defendant is in military service, the court may not enter judgment until it appoints an attorney to represent the defendant (50 U.S.C. § 3931(b)(2)).
Appeals: a new trial in circuit court
Either side can appeal. Ala. Code § 12-12-70(a) says: "Any party may appeal from a final judgment of the district court in a civil case by filing notice of appeal in the district court, within 14 days from the date of the judgment or the denial of a posttrial motion, whichever is later." The notice of appeal is filed with security for costs.
The appeal goes to the circuit court, which tries the case again from the start (trial de novo). A jury is not automatic. Under Ala. Code § 12-12-71, "An appellant shall not be entitled to a jury trial in circuit court unless it is demanded in the notice of appeal, and an appellee shall have no right to a jury trial unless written demand is filed in circuit court within 14 days of service upon him of notice of appeal."
| Step | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|
| File notice of appeal (with security for costs) in district court | 14 days after judgment or denial of a post-trial motion, whichever is later | Ala. Code § 12-12-70(a) |
| Appellant demands a jury | In the notice of appeal | Ala. Code § 12-12-71 |
| Appellee demands a jury | 14 days after being served with the notice of appeal | Ala. Code § 12-12-71 |
Section 12-12-70(a) requires the notice of appeal to be filed "together with security for costs as required by law or rule." The Small Claims Rules set the details, including whether a hardship filing can take the place of a bond; we could not reach the official rule text, so ask the clerk well before the 14 days run out.
Collecting an Alabama small claims judgment
Winning a judgment does not guarantee payment, and the court does not collect the money for you. Alabama law gives a judgment creditor several tools.
Interest. Under Ala. Code § 8-8-10(a), judgments on a contract bear the contract's interest rate, and "all other judgments shall bear interest at the rate of 7.5 percent per annum."
Judgment lien on property. You can file a certificate of judgment with the probate judge of any county. It becomes a lien in that county on the debtor's property that is subject to levy, and "such lien shall continue for 10 years after the date of such judgment" (Ala. Code §§ 6-9-210, 6-9-211).
Garnishment. Garnishment lets you reach money or property of the debtor held by someone else, such as an employer or a bank (Ala. Code § 6-6-370). Alabama law protects part of a debtor's wages and some property from collection. Our Alabama debt collection laws guide covers those exemptions, and federal law caps wage garnishment for ordinary debts at the lesser of 25 percent of disposable earnings or the amount above 30 times the federal minimum hourly wage (15 U.S.C. § 1673(a)).
Federal benefits are protected. Social Security benefits are not subject to "execution, levy, attachment, garnishment, or other legal process" (42 U.S.C. § 407(a)), and VA benefits are exempt from creditors' claims (38 U.S.C. § 5301(a)(1)).
How long a judgment lasts. An action on a judgment must be brought "within 20 years" (Ala. Code § 6-2-32). The lien from a recorded certificate lasts 10 years from the judgment date, as noted above.
Court rules can delay collection for a short period after judgment and while a post-trial motion is pending. We could not reach the official rule text for this guide, so ask the clerk when you can begin collecting and how to make a debtor answer questions about assets.
Suing a debt collector, or being sued by one
A debt collector suing over a consumer debt must file where you signed the contract or where you live when the case starts (15 U.S.C. § 1692i(a)(2)). The Federal Trade Commission's advice is to respond by the date in the court papers and not ignore the lawsuit. In Alabama, a collection agency that bought or was assigned the debt must use a licensed attorney to sue on the small claims docket (Ala. Code § 12-12-31(d)).
Claims against the federal government
A claim against a federal agency, or a federal employee acting on the job, is not an Alabama small claims case. Federal district courts have exclusive jurisdiction over Federal Tort Claims Act claims for money damages (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)(1)), and the claim must first be presented to the agency in writing within two years (28 U.S.C. § 2401(b)).
Official sources
- Ala. Code § 12-12-31 on the Alabama Legislature's code site (limit, small claims docket, representation)
- Ala. Code § 12-19-71 (district court docket fees)
- Act 2015-224 (HB232, enrolled), which raised the limit to $6,000
- The Alabama Small Claims Rules, adopted by the Alabama Supreme Court under § 12-12-31(a), govern procedure. We could not open the rules, the court's guide or its forms for this guide; your district court clerk can provide the current forms.
Related
- Small claims court by state
- Alabama statute of limitations
- Alabama debt collection laws
- Georgia small claims court
- Tennessee small claims court
Disclaimer: This article provides general legal information about the Alabama small claims docket under Ala. Code § 12-12-31 and the other Alabama and federal laws cited above, verified on 2026-10-06. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. For help with your situation, contact the district court clerk in your county, a legal aid office, or a lawyer licensed in Alabama.
Last updated: 2026-10-06.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the small claims limit in Alabama?
$6,000, not counting interest and court costs, under Ala. Code § 12-12-31(a). The same limit applies to individuals, partnerships and corporations.
Is the Alabama small claims limit $3,000?
Not anymore. Act 2015-224 raised the limit from $3,000 to $6,000. The $3,000 figure still appears in the fee statute, but only as a filing-fee tier.
How much does it cost to file small claims in Alabama?
The docket fee is $35 for claims of $1,500 or less, $109 for claims over $1,500 up to $3,000, and $198 for claims over $3,000 (Ala. Code § 12-19-71). Service costs are extra; ask the clerk.
Can a lawyer represent me in small claims in Alabama?
Yes. Any party, including an individual, partnership or corporation, may appear with or without an attorney (Ala. Code § 12-12-31(b)).
Can a collection agency sue me in Alabama small claims court?
An assignee of a claim, such as a debt buyer, may file or prosecute a small claims case only through a licensed attorney (Ala. Code § 12-12-31(d)).
Do I have to file an answer in Alabama small claims court?
Yes. Under the Alabama Small Claims Rules, the summons sets a short deadline to file a written answer with the clerk, and if you miss it the clerk can enter a default against you. Check the date on your papers and ask the clerk as soon as you are served.
How long do I have to appeal an Alabama small claims judgment?
14 days from the date of judgment or the denial of a post-trial motion, whichever is later. The notice of appeal is filed in the district court together with security for costs, and the case is retried in circuit court (Ala. Code § 12-12-70(a)).
Can I get a jury trial on appeal in Alabama?
Only if you ask in time. The appellant must demand a jury in the notice of appeal, and the appellee must file a written demand within 14 days of being served with the notice (Ala. Code § 12-12-71).
What interest does an Alabama small claims judgment earn?
Judgments on a contract bear the contract rate, and all other judgments bear 7.5 percent per year (Ala. Code § 8-8-10(a)).
How long is an Alabama judgment good for?
An action on a judgment must be brought within 20 years (Ala. Code § 6-2-32). A certificate of judgment filed with a probate judge is a lien in that county for 10 years from the judgment date (Ala. Code § 6-9-211).
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The Law Behind This Article
This article rests on the statutory provisions below, held in our own legal record and retrieved from the official source. Tap a section to read the operative text.
Code of Alabama 1975, Title 12: Courts.
§ 12-12-31Small Claims Actions; Attorney Representation; When; Attorney Fees; Prosecution of Assigned Claims; License Required.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
(a) The district court shall exercise exclusive jurisdiction over all civil actions in which the matter in controversy, exclusive of interest and costs, does not exceed six thousand dollars ($6,000). These actions shall be placed on a small claims docket by each district court and shall be processed according to uniform rules of simplified civil procedure as may be promulgated by the Supreme Court. (b) A party, including an individual, partnership, or corporation, may appear in cases on the small claims docket of district court with or without representation by an attorney. If a partnership appears without representation by an attorney, the person representing the partnership shall be a partner or employee of the partnership and if a corporation appears without representation by an attorney, the person representing the corporation shall be an officer or full-time employee of the corporation. (c) No party shall seek or recover any judgment in a case on the small claims docket which includes an award of attorney fees unless the party is represented by a licensed attorney.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at alison.legislature.state.al.us
Also relied on in: Alabama Scam and Fraud Laws: Where to Report, Your Right to Sue (2026)
§ 12-19-71Circuit and District Court Filing Fee - Amount.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
(a) The filing fees that shall be collected in civil cases shall be: (1) Thirty-five dollars ($35) for cases filed on the small claims docket of the district court in which the matter in controversy, exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney fees, totals one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) or less; provided, however, if attorney fees have been allowed by applicable state law or contract, the amount of these fees shall be added to the amount of the matter in controversy above in determining the jurisdictional amount. (2) One hundred nine dollars ($109) for cases filed on the small claims docket of the district court in which the matter in controversy, exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney fees, exceeds one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500) but does not exceed three thousand dollars ($3,000); provided, however, if attorney fees have been allowed by applicable state law or contract, the amount of these fees shall be added to the amount of the matter in controversy above in determining the jurisdictional amount.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at alison.legislature.state.al.us
Cited in 15 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2026
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Lucas v. State (Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama 1992, 597 So. 2d 759)“…tion for post-conviction relief in circuit court is $95.00. Ala. Code 1975, § 12-19-71 (3) (Supp. 1991); Rule 32.6(a). From th…”
- Hudson v. Hudson (Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama 2014, 178 So. 3d 861)“…claims because she failed to pay the filing fee required by Ala.Code 1975, § 12-19-71(a). The mother apparently failed to pay…”
- James Odom v. Renee Odom. (Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama 2011, 89 So. 3d 121)“…isting domestic-relations court order within the meaning of Ala.Code 1975, § 12-19-71(a)(7). Unless and until the former husb…”
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Also relied on in: Alabama Divorce Laws (2026): Grounds, Residency, and Process
§ 12-12-70Right of Appeal and Procedure for Appeals Generally; Dismissal for Failure to Appear.In force
(a) Civil cases. Any party may appeal from a final judgment of the district court in a civil case by filing notice of appeal in the district court, within 14 days from the date of the judgment or the denial of a posttrial motion, whichever is later, or, if the appeal is to an appellate court, within the time prescribed by the Alabama Rules of Appellate Procedure or the Alabama Rules of Juvenile Procedure where applicable, together with security for costs as required by law or rule. (b) Criminal cases. A defendant may appeal from a final judgment of the district court in a criminal or quasi-criminal case by filing notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of judgment or from the date of denial of a post-trial motion, whichever is later, together with such bond as may be fixed by the court, conditioned upon the defendant’s appearance before the circuit court; provided, however, that the court may authorize the defendant’s release on his own recognizance without any undertaking relating to or deposit of security.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at alison.legislature.state.al.us
§ 12-12-71When Appeals Taken to Circuit Courts; Nature of Proceedings and Right to Jury Trial Upon Appeals to Circuit Courts.In force
Except as provided in Section 12-12-72 and in subsection (e) of Section 12-15-120, all appeals from final judgments of the district court shall be to the circuit court for trial de novo. An appellant shall not be entitled to a jury trial in circuit court unless it is demanded in the notice of appeal, and an appellee shall have no right to a jury trial unless written demand is filed in circuit court within 14 days of service upon him of notice of appeal.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at alison.legislature.state.al.us
§ 12-19-70Circuit and District Court Docket Fee - Creation; Collection; Waiver and Taxation as Costs at Conclusion of Case; Findings; Notice.In force
(a) There shall be a consolidated civil filing fee, known as a docket fee, collected from a plaintiff at the time a complaint is filed in circuit court or in district court. (b) The docket fee may be waived initially and taxed as costs at the conclusion of the case if the court finds that payment of the fee will constitute a substantial hardship pursuant to the income guidelines provided in paragraphs a. and b. of subdivision (4) of Section 15-12-1. A verified statement of substantial hardship, signed by the party claiming hardship, shall be filed with the clerk of court. The accompanying pleading shall be considered filed on the date that the verified statement of substantial hardship is filed with the court. If, within 90 days of the filing, the court makes a written finding that the party claiming hardship has the resources to pay the docket fee without substantial hardship, the party shall have 30 days from the date of the written finding of the court to submit payment of the docket fee or the case shall be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at alison.legislature.state.al.us
Code of Alabama 1975, Title 8: Commercial Law and Consumer Protection.
§ 8-8-10Interest on Money Judgments and Costs.In force
(a) Judgments for the payment of money, other than costs, if based upon a contract action, bear interest from the day of the cause of action, at the same rate of interest as stated in the contract; all other judgments shall bear interest at the rate of 7.5 percent per annum, the provisions of Section 8-8-1 to the contrary notwithstanding; provided, that fees allowed a trustee, executor, administrator, or attorney and taxed as a part of the cost of the proceeding shall bear interest at a like rate from the day of entry. (b) This section shall apply to all judgments entered on and after September 1, 2011.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at alison.legislature.state.al.us
Code of Alabama 1975, Title 6: Civil Practice.
§ 6-9-211Judgment Constitutes Lien on Property of Defendant.In force
Every judgment, a certificate of which has been filed as provided in Section 6-9-210, shall be a lien in the county where filed on all property of the defendant which is subject to levy and sale under execution, and such lien shall continue for 10 years after the date of such judgment; provided, that when an action or other proceeding to enforce or foreclose said lien is instituted or begun within said 10 years, but has not been completed, decided, or determined within said 10-year period, and at the time said action or proceeding is instituted or begun, or lien claimed therein, a lis pendens notice thereof is filed in the office of the judge of probate of the county in which said property is situated, the lien provided for in this section shall continue as to the property upon which said lien is claimed in said action or proceeding and may be enforced or foreclosed in that action as if said 10-year period had not elapsed. No insolvency proceedings or declaration of insolvency shall affect or impair such lien, except bankruptcy proceedings instituted within four months after the filing of the certificate of judgment for record as provided by law.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at alison.legislature.state.al.us
§ 6-2-32Commencement of Actions - Twenty Years.In forcecited in 2 of our articles
Within 20 years, actions upon a judgment or decree of any court of this state, of the United States, or of any state or territory of the United States must be commenced.
Official text (excerpt) · last checked 2026-07-29 · Read the full text in our law library · Verify at alison.legislature.state.al.us
Cited in 2 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 1993
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Backus v. Watson (Supreme Court of Alabama 1993, 619 So. 2d 1342)“…is subject to the 20-year statute of limitations set out in Ala. Code 1975, § 6-2-32 . We note Watson's reliance on Ex pa…”
- Vagenas v. Continental Gin Co. (Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit 1993, 988 F.2d 104)“…state or territory of the United States must be commenced.” Ala.Code § 6-2-32 (1975). Reading § 6-2-32 in light of th…”
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Also relied on in: Alabama Statute of Limitations: Filing Deadlines by Case Type
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Sources and References
- Ala. Code § 12-12-31 (small claims docket, $6,000 limit, representation)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Alabama Act 2015-224 (HB232, enrolled), raising the limit from $3,000(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Ala. Code § 12-19-71 (district court docket fees)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Ala. Code § 12-19-70 (docket fee waiver for substantial hardship)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- 50 U.S.C. § 3931 (Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, default judgments)(govinfo.gov).gov
- Ala. Code § 12-12-70 (appeals from district court)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Ala. Code § 12-12-71 (trial de novo and jury demand on appeal)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Ala. Code § 8-8-10 (interest on judgments)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Ala. Code § 6-9-210 (certificate of judgment)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Ala. Code § 6-9-211 (judgment lien duration)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Ala. Code § 6-6-370 (garnishment)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- 15 U.S.C. § 1673 (federal wage garnishment limit)(govinfo.gov).gov
- 42 U.S.C. § 407 (Social Security benefits protected from legal process)(govinfo.gov).gov
- 38 U.S.C. § 5301 (VA benefits protected from creditors)(govinfo.gov).gov
- Ala. Code § 6-2-32 (20 years to sue on a judgment)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- 15 U.S.C. § 1692i (venue for debt collector lawsuits)(govinfo.gov).gov
- Federal Trade Commission: Debt Collection FAQs(consumer.ftc.gov).gov
- 28 U.S.C. § 1346 (federal district court jurisdiction over FTCA claims)(govinfo.gov).gov
- 28 U.S.C. § 2401 (two-year FTCA presentment deadline)(govinfo.gov).gov
- Ala. Code § 12-12-30 (district court civil jurisdiction up to $20,000)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Ala. Code § 6-3-2 (venue, actions against individuals)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov
- Ala. Code § 6-3-7 (venue, actions against corporations)(alison.legislature.state.al.us).gov