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Ala. Code § 35-11-220 (2026)

Jurisdiction of Actions for Enforcement of Liens.

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When the amount involved exceeds $50.00, actions for the enforcement of liens under this division may be brought in the circuit court having jurisdiction in the county in which the property is situated. In all other cases actions to enforce such liens shall be brought before the district court in the county in which the property is situated.

(Code 1886, §§3028, 3048; Code 1896, §2733; Code 1907, §4764; Code 1923, §8842; Code 1940, T. 33, §48.)

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1980–2018 · leading case: In Re Cook, 384 B.R. 282 (Bankr. N.D. Ala. 2008).
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In Re Cook, 384 B.R. 282 (Bankr. N.D. Ala. 2008). · cites it 6× “AlaCode §§ 35-11-220, 221, 222 (1975); Metro Bank, supra.”
Bailey Mortg. Co. v. Gobble-Fite Lumber Co., 565 So. 2d 138 (Ala. 1990). · cites it 2× “Ala.Code 1975, § 35-11-220. Suit must be commenced within six months "after .”
Peoples Bank v. SAIIA Constr., LLC (In re B & M Props., LLC), 346 B.R. 854 (Bankr. N.D. Ala. 2006). · cites it 4× “Ala.Code § 35-11-220 (1975). This judicial proceeding must be afforded the property owner and any others who may hold an interest in the property, such as mortgagees.”
Wilson v. Hudson, 429 So. 2d 1090 (Ala. Civ. App. 1983). “1 Section 35-11 — 220, Code of 1975, provides that actions for the enforcement of liens when the amount exceeds fifty dollars may be brought in the circuit court of the county where the property is situated.”
McGee v. Dillard, 256 So. 3d 112 (Ala. Civ. App. 2018). · cites it 3× “"The final step for perfection is to file suit in the circuit court of the county where the property is located (in the district court if the amount is less than $50).”
Pembroke Steel Co. v. Energy Resources Imports & Exports, Inc., 477 So. 2d 355 (Ala. 1985). · cites it 2× “*358 Code 1975, § 35-11-220, dictates the proper forum for the enforcement of the mechanic’s lien filed as required by Code 1975, § 35-11-213: When the amount involved exceeds $50.”
Castleberry Constr. Co. v. Curb Specialists, Inc., 382 So. 2d 548 (Ala. 1980). “Code 1975, § 35-11-220. Even though Castleberry was not made a party defendant to the action filed by Moore’s Asphalt in Shelby County until after Castleberry had filed its own suit for declaratory judgment in Jefferson County, it is unquestioned that Castleberry may interpose…”
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