In Alabama, when someone else's negligence causes you to sustain injuries, you have two years from the injury date to file a personal injury lawsuit. But there's a lot more information you need to know to successfully file a lawsuit in Alabama.
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court of Alabama The maximum amount you may sue for is $6,000.00. Procedures are simple, informal and inexpensive. There are no juries and either party may appeal the judgment to Circuit Court.
The Prothonotary is the elected civil clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and is responsible for recording all civil procedures before the court. This official signs and seals all writs and processes numerous other documents of the Court of Common Pleas.
You start a lawsuit by filing a complaint. In some circumstances, you file a petition or a motion. The court has several complaint forms that you may use in drafting your complaint. The forms are available online and at the Pro Se Intake Unit.
If you have further questions about e-filing, please call the office at 610-278-3361.
Public access to case information is available in the Clerk of Courts' office during normal business hours: a.m. to p.m., Monday through Friday. Criminal history information is also available through Court records on the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System website.
How do you file a District Civil Case? You should go to the District Civil 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.
What is a Prothonotary? The Prothonotary is the Chief Clerk of the Civil Court. The word is of Greek origin, and it means "First Clerk." The Prothonotary's office of Luzerne County is responsible for filing, storing, and distributing official civil documents.
Public access to case information is available in the Clerk of Courts' office during normal business hours: a.m. to p.m., Monday through Friday. Criminal history information is also available through Court records on the Pennsylvania Unified Judicial System website.
The Prothonotary is the elected civil clerk of the Court of Common Pleas and is responsible for recording all civil procedures before the court. This official signs and seals all writs and processes numerous other documents of the Court of Common Pleas.