Alabama Case Commentaries

Reaffirming the "Clear and Convincing Evidence" Standard in Parental Rights Termination: Insights from L.M. v. D.D.F.

Date: Jul 13, 2002

Reaffirming the "Clear and Convincing Evidence" Standard in Parental Rights Termination: Insights from L.M. v. D.D.F. Introduction L.M. v. D.D.F. (840 So. 2d 171), adjudicated by the Court of Civil...

Clarifying Property Boundaries: Insights from Caroline Chapman Philpot v. State of Alabama

Date: Jun 15, 2002

Clarifying Property Boundaries: Insights from Caroline Chapman Philpot et al. v. State of Alabama et al. Introduction The case of Caroline Chapman Philpot et al. v. State of Alabama et al.,...

Supreme Court of Alabama Establishes Jurisdictional Bar on Direct Tax Refund Actions under Sovereign Immunity

Date: May 18, 2002

Supreme Court of Alabama Establishes Jurisdictional Bar on Direct Tax Refund Actions under Sovereign Immunity Introduction In the landmark case of Michael L. Patterson, Commissioner of the Department...

Clarifying Transferred Intent in Multiple Victim Homicides under Alabama Law

Date: May 18, 2002

Clarifying Transferred Intent in Multiple Victim Homicides under Alabama Law Introduction The Alabama Supreme Court case, EX PARTE STATE of Alabama (In re: Triona Ann CARTER v. STATE of Alabama), 843...

Affirmation of Harmless Error in Jury Selection: Insights from Bethea v. Springhill Memorial Hospital

Date: Apr 20, 2002

Affirmation of Harmless Error in Jury Selection: Insights from Bethea v. Springhill Memorial Hospital Introduction The case of Tristan Bethea et al. v. Springhill Memorial Hospital, decided by the...

Clarification of Alabama's 20-Year Rule of Repose: Insights from Ex parte Liberty National Life Insurance Company

Date: Jan 19, 2002

Clarification of Alabama's 20-Year Rule of Repose: Insights from Ex parte Liberty National Life Insurance Company Introduction The case of Charles Hudson and Alice Hudson v. Liberty National Life...

Strict Interpretation of "Forged Indorsement" Affirmed in Alabama Supreme Court: American Liberty Insurance Co. v. AmSouth Bank

Date: Jan 19, 2002

Strict Interpretation of "Forged Indorsement" Affirmed in Alabama Supreme Court: American Liberty Insurance Co. v. AmSouth Bank Introduction The case of American Liberty Insurance Company v. AmSouth...

Reynolds Metals Co. v. Hill et al.: Limits on Class Certification for Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims

Date: Jan 12, 2002

Reynolds Metals Co. v. Hill et al.: Limits on Class Certification for Fraud and Breach of Contract Claims Introduction The case of Reynolds Metals Company v. Jim W. Hill et al. (825 So. 2d 100)...

Establishing Collateral Estoppel in Multi-Defendant Litigation and Limiting Mental Anguish Claims in Warranty Breach – Bowers v. Wal-Mart

Date: Dec 15, 2001

Establishing Collateral Estoppel in Multi-Defendant Litigation and Limiting Mental Anguish Claims in Warranty Breach – Bowers v. Wal-Mart Introduction The case of Ann Bowers and Tony Bowers v....

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Privacy Invasion Claims: Enforcing the Publicity Requirement Under Alabama Law

Date: Dec 1, 2001

Affirmation of Summary Judgment in Privacy Invasion Claims: Enforcing the Publicity Requirement Under Alabama Law Introduction Barbara Rosen v. Montgomery Surgical Center et al., 825 So.2d 735...

Comprehensive Commentary on Simcala, Inc. v. American Coal Trade, Inc.

Date: Nov 10, 2001

Comprehensive Commentary on Simcala, Inc. v. American Coal Trade, Inc. (821 So. 2d 197) Title: Interpretation of "Unreasonably Disproportionate" in Requirements Contracts under §7-2-306(1)...

Alabama Supreme Court Sets New Standard for Punitive Damages and Liability Waivers

Date: Nov 10, 2001

Alabama Supreme Court Sets New Standard for Punitive Damages and Liability Waivers Introduction The case of Orkin Exterminating Company, Inc., and Bill Maxwell v. Robert Jeter, as Representative of...

Clarifying 'Minimum Contacts' in Personal Jurisdiction: A Comprehensive Commentary on Daniel v. Pandora Manufacturing

Date: Nov 3, 2001

Clarifying 'Minimum Contacts' in Personal Jurisdiction: A Comprehensive Commentary on Daniel v. Pandora Manufacturing Introduction In the landmark case of In re: Pamela Alice Little Daniel, as...

Interpretation of 'Hired Automobile' in Employer's Liability Insurance: Twin City Fire Insurance Co. v. Alfa Mutual Insurance Co.

Date: Oct 27, 2001

Interpretation of 'Hired Automobile' in Employer's Liability Insurance: Twin City Fire Insurance Co. v. Alfa Mutual Insurance Co. Introduction Twin City Fire Insurance Company v. Alfa Mutual...

Understanding Non-Published Opinions in the Supreme Court of Alabama: An Analysis of Decisions W/O Published Opinions (824 So. 2d 83)

Date: Jul 1, 2001

Understanding Non-Published Opinions in the Supreme Court of Alabama: An Analysis of Decisions W/O Published Opinions (824 So. 2d 83) Introduction The Supreme Court of Alabama periodically issues...

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