Statement of Claim (Complaint) – General – Form SM-1

Use this form if you need to sue someone in small claims court.  Be sure to read all instructions at the end of the form.

Statement of Claim (Complaint) for Specific Property – Form SM-2

Use this form if you need to sue someone for specific property in small claims court.  Be sure to read the instructions at the end of the form.

Affidavit of Substantial Hardship – Form C-10A

Use this form if you cannot pay the filing fees required to file your forms.  The judge will decide if the fees can be postponed.

Subpoena Request – Form C-12

Use this form if you need the clerk to order a witness to come to court.  For more information about bringing a witness to court see Being Sued in Small Claims Court in Alabama.

Defendant’s Counterclaim – Form SM-6

Use this form to file a counterclaim against the person suing you.  Be sure to read the instructions at the end of the form and follow the deadlines.

Defendant’s Answer – Form SM-3

Use this form or Answer to Complaint Form PS-19 to respond to the Complaint you received saying you were being sued.  Be sure to read the instructions at the end of the form and follow the deadlines.

Answer to Complaint – Form PS-19

Use this form to respond to the Complaint you received saying you were being sued.  Be sure to read all instructions on this form and follow the deadlines.

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Suing in Small Claims Court in Alabama

This document gives information about what to do if you need to sue someone in small claims court.