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Calculate Alabama court deadlines under Ala. R. Civ. P. Covers 30-day answer windows, 3-day mail extensions, summary judgment timelines, and Alabama holiday exclusions.

Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure

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Alabama Deadline Rules

  • Answer to complaint: 30 days after service (Ala. R. Civ. P. 12(a))
  • Mail service adds 3 calendar days to response periods (Ala. R. Civ. P. 6(e))
  • Response to motion for summary judgment: 21 days (Ala. R. Civ. P. 56(c))
  • Alabama legal holidays toll deadlines; next court day rule applies