Ala. R. Jud. Admin. 21
Comment
The small claims division of district court was established by Acts 1975, No. 1205, section 4 - 103, to afford litigants a means of settling lawsuits in an inexpensive manner and without the necessity of hiring an attorney. The Act requires the supreme court to promulgate uniform rules of simplified civil procedure to aid litigants in presenting their claims. The supreme court, in November, 1976, adopted the "Alabama Small Claims Rules." In addition, a brochure entitled "Alabama's Small Claims Court" has been developed and is available in each court for use by individual claimants and defendants.
The AOC has developed simplified forms for filing complaints, answers, and counterclaims, which forms are available in each small claims court for use by parties.
This rule replaces former Rule 17.