A contractor files a mechanics' lien in Alabama for $15,000. What is the maximum filing fee that can be charged by the probate court?
Correct Answer
B) $75
Under Alabama lien law, the filing fee for a mechanics' lien is calculated based on the amount, with a maximum of $75 for liens over $10,000.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Under Alabama lien law, the probate court filing fee for a mechanics' lien on a claim over $10,000 has a maximum of $75. Because this lien is for $15,000 — which exceeds the $10,000 threshold — the $75 maximum applies. The fee is scaled to the lien amount, and $75 is the ceiling for larger claims.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: $100
$100 exceeds the statutory maximum for mechanics' lien filing fees in Alabama. The probate court cannot charge more than $75 for liens over $10,000, making $100 an unlawfully high fee.
Option C: $25
$25 may apply to smaller liens. Alabama's fee structure is tiered by lien amount — smaller liens attract lower fees. A $15,000 lien falls in the higher tier where the maximum is $75, not $25.
Option D: $50
$50 is below the maximum allowed for liens over $10,000. While $50 may apply to liens in a lower amount bracket, a $15,000 lien reaches the $75 maximum tier.
Memory Technique
For big liens (over $10,000), the Alabama probate court charges a maximum of $75. Think: '$75 is the price of admission for a $10K+ lien at the probate court.'
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