Circuit courts, when exercising equitable jurisdiction, must take cognizance of the following cases:
(1) When the defendants reside in this state.
(2) Against nonresidents, when the object of the action concerns an estate of, lien or charge upon lands or the disposition thereof, or any interest in, title to, or encumbrance on personal property within this state, or where the cause of action arose, or the act on which the civil action is founded was to have been performed in this state.
(3) In such other cases as such courts are by law required to take jurisdiction.
Structure Code of Alabama
Section 12-11-31 - Equitable Jurisdiction.
Section 12-11-32 - Jurisdiction to Sell Property and Franchises of Public Utility Corporation.
Section 12-11-33 - Cases of Which Circuit Courts Take Cognizance in Equitable Matters.
Section 12-11-40 - Proceedings on Administration of Estates in Circuit Court.
Section 12-11-41 - Removal of Administration of Estates From Probate Court.
Section 12-11-41.1 - Transfer to Circuit Court; Remand to Probate Court.