State of Alabama
Unified Judicial System
Form C-59 Rev. 0
3/14
(Fro
nt)
STATEMENT OF CLAIM
Eviction/Unlawful Detainer
Sections 35-9A-101, et seq., and 6-6-310, et seq., Ala. Code 1975
Case Number
IN THE ______________ COURT OF
COUNTY, ALABAMA
V.
PLAINTIFF(S) DEFENDANT(S)
ADDRESS:
ADDRESS:
PLAINTIFF’S ATTORNEY (if applicable):
ADDRESS:
COMPLAINT
1. Plaintiff(s) demands the right to possession from the defendant(s) of the following described residential,
commercial or other real property located at:
2. Defendant(s) no longer has the right to possession because:
3. Defendant(s) right of possession has been lawfully terminated by written notice.
4. Plaintiff(s) also claims the sum of $ plus court costs from the Defendant(s) consisting of:
unpaid rent and late charges, plus attorney’s fees (if applicable) and other charges.
5. Plaintiff(s) also claims future rent and late charges, plus attorney’s fees (if applicable) and other charges
accruing through the date Plaintiff(s) obtains possession of the above described property.
Clerk Plaintiff or Attorney Signature
Address: Phone Number: ( )
Attorney Code:
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT(S) - READ CAREFULLY
This eviction or unlawful detainer complaint must be answered by you within seven (7
) days after these papers
were either served or posted at the leased premises as provided by law. Your answer must be received by the Court
Clerk at the above address within the above seven (7) days. A copy of the answer must be sent to the Plaintiff(s)
or Plaintiff(s)’ Attorney at the above address. If you file an answer, a notice of trial will be mailed to you;
otherwise, a judgment may be entered against you.
Court Record (Original) Plaintiff (Copy) Defendant (Copy)
Form C-59 (Back) Rev. 08/10
STATEMENT OF CLAIM Eviction/Unlawful Detainer
SUMMONS
To any Sheriff or any person authorized by Rule 4 (i) (1) (A) or (B) of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure to effect Service in
the State of Alabama: You are hereby commanded to serve the Summons and Complaint in this action upon the defendant
named in the style of the Complaint and make proper return to this court.
Date ___________________________ ______________________________
Date Received ___________________ ______________________________
Clerk
PERSONAL SERVICE: served on th
e defenda
nt(s) named __________________________________
DATE SERVED ______________ Server must complete:
SHERIFF/CONSTABLE _____________________ ________________________
Pri
nt Name
________________________
PROCESS SERVER _________________________ Address
________________________
_____
___________________
Phone Number
SERVICE BY DELIVERY TO PERSON SUI JURIS RESIDING ON THE PREMISES: served the d
efend
ant(s) named
_______________________________________________________________by delivering a copy of the Summons and
Complaint on a person who is sui juris residing on the premises described in the Complaint.
DATE SERVED ______________
_________________________ served for _________________________________ is sui juris and is a resident of the
(Person Served) (Defendant(s))
premises described in the Complaint.
Server must complete:
SHERIFF/CONSTABLE _____________________ ________________________
Pri
nt Name
________________________
PROCESS SERVER _________________________ Address
________________________
_____
___________________
Phone Number
POSTING OF SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT: served on the defendant(
s) named _______________
_____________________________________________ by posting a copy of the Summons and Complaint on the door of the
premises described in the Complaint, and A COPY OF THE SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT WAS MAILED BY FIRST CLASS
MAIL ON THE FOLLOWING DATE ___________________ that is not later than the close of the next business day following
the aforesaid posting. This complaint was posted after first having attempted to personally serve the defendant and having tried
to serve someone else residing on the premises who is Sui Juris.
DATE SERVED ______________ Server must complete:
SHERIFF/CONSTABLE _____________________ ________________________
P
rint Name
________________________
PROCESS SERVER _________________________ Address
________________________
________________________
Phone Number
SERVICE BY CERTIFIED MAIL:
This service by certified mail of the summons and complaint is initiated upon the request of
Plaintiff pursuant to Rule 4 (i) (2) of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure.
Date Requested _____________________ Date Mailed ___________________
Return Receipt Date _________________ _____________________________
Clerk