Alabama

Civil Procedure

Form 35 – Motion by plaintiff to add defendant

Plaintiff moves the court for an order making _______ a party defendant herein and directing the issuance and service of process on him, and for grounds therefor shows:

1. This is an action for [state briefly the nature of the claim for relief.]

2. [State facts showing that the proposed additional defendant is an indispensable, necessary or proper party defendant].

3. The said __________ is a citizen and resident of _________, is subject to the jurisdiction of this court as to both service of process and venue and can be made a party defendant herein without depriving the court of jurisdiction.

______________________,

Attorney for Plaintiff.

Address: ____________

Committee Comments

The material set forth in paragraphs 1 through 3 is only illustrative of the grounds upon which relief can be granted.