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About the Court
The Court of Civil Appeals consists of five judges,
the most senior judge serving as the presiding judge. This court has original appellate jurisdiction in all civil appeals where
the amount in controversy does not exceed $50,000. The Supreme Court may transfer to the Court of Civil Appeals civil cases
appealed to the Supreme Court and within its appellate jurisdiction, with some exceptions.
The Court of Civil Appeals has jurisdiction of all appeals from administrative agencies, other than the Alabama Public Service Commission,
in which a judgment was entered in the circuit court. The court also exercises jurisdiction over appeals in workers' compensation cases
and domestic relations cases, including annulment, divorce, alimony, child support, adoption, and child custody cases.
For qualification, election, and discipline of judges, please see the Appellate Courts Overview page.