Circuit Civil - Jurisdiction

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The Circuit Court shall have exclusive original jurisdiction of all civil actions in which the matter in controversy exceeds ten thousand dollars ($10,000, exclusive of interest and costs, and shall exercise original jurisdiction concurrent with the District Court in all civil actions in which the matter in controversy exceeds three thousand ($3,000), exclusive of interests and costs.

Circuit Court also has the authority to hear cases appealed from any courts of limited jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Courts, Probate Courts and District Courts). These cases will be tried de novo- meaning the case will be tried again and may be tried with or without a jury.

Code of Alabama 12-11-30

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E-Mail: Morgan County Circuit Clerk

Morgan County Circuit Clerk
302 Lee St. NE
4th Floor
Decatur, Alabama
USA
35601

WebMaster: Janell Connor
Phone Number: 256-351-4649

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