Fill Out Legal Alabama Small Claims Forms For Free

Initial Filing Fees Filing TypeCostSmall claims less than $100$55Small claims of $100, up to $500$80Small claims more than $500, up to $2,500$175Small claims more than $2,500, up to $8,000$3001 more row

A small claims action begins by filing a Statement of Claim. Small claim cases should be filed with the clerk in the appropriate county. Filing fees for small claims actions are established in the Florida Statutes and local county ordinances. The clerk of court may be able to provide information on filing fees.

File a Small Claims Case You, the plaintiff, must file a ?Statement of Claim? form, available at your Clerk's office. This must be fully completed and signed to receive a pre-trial conference date. If your claim is based upon written documentation, attach a copy of the contract to the Statement of Claim form.

For example, the Alabama statute of limitations is six years for oral and written contract cases, two years for personal injury matters, and six years for property damage cases. Other limitations periods exist, depending on the type of action. If you don't file within the proper period, you lose your right to sue.

In Small Claims Court, you can represent yourself if you wish, or you may seek the assistance of counsel if you choose. While you have the right to file and to represent yourself, your attorney may assist you in the legal process.

Fill out a Statement of Claim (Complaint) Form SM- 1 or Statement of Claim (Complaint) for Specific Property Form SM-2 (found under Small Claims at ). 3. After you fill out this form, take it to the Court Clerk's Office and pay a filing fee.