§ Rule 1 Scope of rules

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Rule 1. Scope of rules.

    (a) Scope.These rules govern procedure in the circuit courts and in courts of full, like jurisdiction, in the district courts as provided in subparagraph “(dc)” of each rule, in the small claims courts as provided in Rule N of the Alabama Small Claims Rules, and in all other courts where appeals lie directly to the Supreme Court or the Court of Civil Appeals, in all actions of a civil nature, including those in which the State of Alabama or a political subdivision thereof is a party, whether cognizable as cases at law or in equity before the adoption of these Rules of Civil Procedure, except probate courts not exercising statutory equitable jurisdiction, and proceedings enumerated in Rule 81, and other exceptions stated in Rule 81.

    (b) Effect.These rules effect an integrated procedural system vital to the efficient functioning of the courts.

    (c) Construction.These rules shall be construed and administered to secure the just, speedy and inexpensive determination of every action.

    (dc) District court rule. Rule 1, consistent with the limitations appearing in Rule 1(a), applies in the district courts.