Alabama Case Commentaries

Waddell Reed, Inc. v. United Investors Life Insurance Company: Establishing the ‘Participant’ Doctrine in Tortious Interference

Date: Jul 4, 2003

Waddell Reed, Inc. v. United Investors Life Insurance Company: Establishing the ‘Participant’ Doctrine in Tortious Interference Introduction In the landmark case Waddell Reed, Inc., et al. v. United...

Affirmative Defense of Legislative Privilege and Strict Standards in Defamation Claims: Kim Butler v. Town of Argo

Date: Jul 1, 2003

Affirmative Defense of Legislative Privilege and Strict Standards in Defamation Claims: Kim Butler v. Town of Argo Introduction Kim Butler v. Town of Argo, Paul Jennings et al. is a seminal case...

Reaffirmation of the Year-and-a-Day Rule in Alabama: KEY v. STATE of Alabama Analysis

Date: Jun 28, 2003

Reaffirmation of the Year-and-a-Day Rule in Alabama: KEY v. STATE of Alabama Analysis Introduction Ex parte Ralph Lynn KEY. (In re Ralph Lynn KEY v. STATE of Alabama). (890 So. 2d 1056) The Supreme...

Ambiguity in Utility Contracts: Interpreting 'Discount' and 'Penalty' in Billing Practices

Date: May 10, 2003

Ambiguity in Utility Contracts: Interpreting 'Discount' and 'Penalty' in Billing Practices Introduction The case of John Michael Tucker v. Cullman-Jefferson Counties Gas District, adjudicated by the...

Voyager Insurance Co. v. Whitson and Hall: Enhancing Standards for Class Certification in Unjust Enrichment and Negligent Supervision Claims

Date: May 10, 2003

Voyager Insurance Co. v. Whitson and Hall: Enhancing Standards for Class Certification in Unjust Enrichment and Negligent Supervision Claims Introduction Voyager Insurance Companies et al. v. Jackie...

Exclusive Remedy of Workers' Compensation Act Limits Uninsured Motorist Benefits: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Carlton

Date: Apr 12, 2003

Exclusive Remedy of Workers' Compensation Act Limits Uninsured Motorist Benefits: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Carlton Introduction The case of State Farm Mutual Automobile...

Establishing Strict Standards for Mandamus in Discovery Proceedings: Analysis of Ex parte Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB

Date: Mar 29, 2003

Establishing Strict Standards for Mandamus in Discovery Proceedings: Analysis of Ex parte Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB Introduction The case of Ex parte Ocwen Federal Bank, FSB (In re: Lee Dowdle and...

Affirmation of Judicial Override in Alabama's Capital Sentencing Post-Apprendi and Ring

Date: Mar 15, 2003

Affirmation of Judicial Override in Alabama's Capital Sentencing Post-Apprendi and Ring Introduction The case Ex parte Melvin G. Hodges represents a pivotal moment in Alabama's judicial landscape,...

Timeliness of Mandamus Petitions in Interlocutory Orders: Insights from Ex parte Troutman Sanders, LLP

Date: Feb 22, 2003

Timeliness of Mandamus Petitions in Interlocutory Orders: Insights from Ex parte Troutman Sanders, LLP. Introduction Ex parte Troutman Sanders, LLP. (In re: Mary A. Champion et al. v. Dill, Dill,...

Defining Dredging Operations as Interstate Commerce for Sales Tax Exemption: Bean Dredging v. Alabama Department of Revenue

Date: Feb 15, 2003

Defining Dredging Operations as Interstate Commerce for Sales Tax Exemption: Bean Dredging v. Alabama Department of Revenue Introduction In the case of Bean Dredging, L.L.C., and Midstream Fuel...

Reinstatement of Jury Verdict and Mandamus Relief in EX PARTE THIRD GENERATION v. Wilson

Date: Feb 8, 2003

Reinstatement of Jury Verdict and Mandamus Relief in EX PARTE THIRD GENERATION, Inc. v. Wilson Introduction The case of EX PARTE THIRD GENERATION, Inc. v. Wilson (855 So. 2d 489) adjudicated by the...

Alabama Supreme Court Establishes Uniform Venue Rules for Domestic and Foreign Corporate Defendants in Civil Actions

Date: Feb 1, 2003

Alabama Supreme Court Establishes Uniform Venue Rules for Domestic and Foreign Corporate Defendants in Civil Actions Introduction The case of Ex parte Fontaine Trailer Company and Ex parte...

Enforcing Restrictive Stock Transfer Agreements: Insights from Michael David Bruce v. Harry Cole, Jr.

Date: Jan 25, 2003

Enforcing Restrictive Stock Transfer Agreements: Insights from Michael David Bruce v. Harry Cole, Jr. Introduction In the case of Michael David Bruce v. Harry Cole, Jr., decided on January 24, 2003,...

Reaffirming the Requirement of Present Injury for Emotional Distress Claims in Fraud Actions: Southern Bakeries, Inc. v. Knipp & Branyon

Date: Dec 14, 2002

Reaffirming the Requirement of Present Injury for Emotional Distress Claims in Fraud Actions: Southern Bakeries, Inc. v. Knipp & Branyon Introduction Southern Bakeries, Inc. v. Ray Knipp and David...

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