HB116 Alabama 2014 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2014
Title
Courts, district and small claims division, jurisdictional limits increased, Secs.12-11-30, 12-12-30, 12-19-71, 12-19-72 am'd
Description
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
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
To amend Sections 12-11-30, 12-12-30, 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.
Subjects
Civil Procedure
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2014 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB116 Alabama 2014 Session - Introduced |