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You should go to the Small Claims Division of the District Court in the county where the person or business you wish to sue lives or has an office, and file a Statement of Claim (Complaint) form. This form is available in the Clerk's Office.

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.

Small Claims Fee DescriptionClaim AmountFee at FilingFiling Fee (One Defendant)$3,001.00 up to $6,000.00$245.00Filing Fee (One Defendant)$6,000.01 to $10,000.00 (District Civil)$277.00Additional Service FeesClaim AmountFeeAdditional DefendantAny amount$10.00 per additional deft.8 more rows

FEE CHART Fee DescriptionFee at FilingFiling Fee (One defendant) - Up to $1,500.00$52.00 *Filing Fee (One defendant) - $1,500.01 to $3,000.00$126.00 *Filing Fee (One defendant) - $3,000.01 to $6,000.00$215.00 *Additional Defendant$10.00 each *6 more rows

Where Do You File? District Court in the county in which the defendant lives or has an office. File a Statement of Claim (Complaint) form with the Clerk. A filing fee must be paid at the time of filing.

You may choose to settle with the plaintiff before the date the claim is set for trial. If you do settle, then the claim may be dismissed, with no judgment entered against you.