HB201 Alabama 2012 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, the district court has jurisdiction over cases where the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less, and the circuit court has jurisdiction over cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $10,000
Under existing law, the small claims division of the district court has jurisdiction over cases where the amount in controversy does not exceed $3,000
This bill would increase the jurisdiction of the district court to cases where the amount in controversy is $25,000 or less and would provide that the circuit court has jurisdiction over cases where the amount in controversy exceeds $25,000
This bill would also raise the jurisdiction of the small claims division of the district court to cover all cases where the amount in controversy is $5,000 or less
To amend Sections 12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-12-31, 12-19-71, and 12-19-72, Code of Alabama 1975; to provide further for the jurisdiction of the circuit court, district court, and the small claims division of the district court.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 2012 | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB201 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced |