Q: How does one file a motion in small claims court in Autauga County Alabama to direct court to issue a notice of lawsuit
I file a small claims case against a neighbor who owe the property but he resides in Georgia. The court sent him a certified letter which he either refused or avoided. The Alabama civil codes provides for service by publication in a local newspaper if the defendant is avoiding service. The clerks in the small claims office say that I need to file a motion with the court to use newspaper publication as the method of service. I need to know how to file such a motion.
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A: Either learn some Alabama Procedure and file a Motion and Order for Service by Publication, or hire an attorney. It is not that difficult, and the newspaper will probably help you.
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