What is Small Claims Court?
Someone owes you money - maybe a customer or your former landlord - and you want to get it, but you don't want to hire a lawyer to do it. What can you do? Knowing some things about what small claims court is and how it works in Alabama can help you get your money back. More
Filing a Small Claims Suit
You have some work to do once you decide to file a lawsuit in an Alabama small claims court because someone owes you money or has your personal property. When filing a small claims suit, you have to know exactly who you're suing, have the right paperwork, and file the suit in the right court. More
Small Claims Trials
It's almost time for an Alabama small claims court to decide who wins the lawsuit you filed. Before you show up at the courthouse, you need to have a good idea of how the small claims trial process works and some of the things you can do to help make sure you're on the winning side. More
Witnesses at a Small Claims Trial
Other than photographs and bills and receipts, what can help you win the case that's set for trial in an Alabama small claims court? Witnesses at small claims court can increase your chances of winning by supporting your version of the facts or explaining something technical about your case. More
After Small Claims Court
Your trial date in the Alabama small claims court is coming up soon, and you're ready. Your witnesses will be in court, and you have all of your papers and documents ready for the judge to look at. Now you need to have an idea of what to expect after the small claims court makes its decision. More
Collecting the Judgment
The Alabama small claims court agreed with you and decided that the defendant owes you money or has to turn over some personal property to you. Congratulations, you won the case! Collecting on the judgment isn't always easy, though. Sometimes you have figure out how get paid or get your property. More
Alternatives to Small Claims Court
When someone's owed money, or wants his personal property returned, he doesn't always want to file a lawsuit to get it. Not even one in an Alabama small claims court. If this sounds like you, you need to know about some of the alternatives to small claims court that may help get your money property. More