A city court in a city having a population of more than ten thousand five hundred (10,500) but less than eleven thousand (11,000) has concurrent jurisdiction with the circuit court in civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). However, the city court does not have jurisdiction in actions for:

1. (1) slander;
2. (2) libel;
3. (3) foreclosure of mortgage on real estate, in which the title to real estate is in issue;
4. (4) matters relating to a decedent's estate, appointment of guardians, and all related matters; and
5. (5) actions in equity

As added by P.L.74-2012, SEC.4.