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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Introduction Barbara Rosen v. Montgomery Surgical Center et al., 825 So.2d 735...
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 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 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. Introduction Twin City Fire Insurance Company v. Alfa Mutual...
Alabama Supreme Court Declines Medical Monitoring Claims Without Present Injury in Tra v. Hinton Introduction In Tra v. Hinton, by and through his mother and next friend, Nona Hinton (813 So. 2d...
Shelter Mutual Insurance Co. v. Barton: Defining the Boundaries of Uninsured Motorist Coverage and Bad Faith Claims Introduction Shelter Mutual Insurance Company v. Carolin M. Barton, 822 So. 2d 1149...
Enforceability of Loan Commitments under Alabama's Statute of Frauds Introduction The case of Armstrong Business Services, Inc. v. AmSouth Bank and Leonard "Bo" Marks (817 So. 2d 665) was adjudicated...
Alabama Supreme Court Overrules Mandatory Specific Findings in Child Custody Cases Involving Abuse Allegations Introduction The case In re: Debbie D. Fann v. Robert P. Fann, adjudicated by the...
Alabama Supreme Court Affirms State Courts' Authority to Award Over 50% of Military Retirement Pay Under USFSPA Introduction The Ex parte Kathleen M. Smallwood (In re: Frederick K. Smallwood v....
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...
Clarifying the Insurer's Duty to Defend Under Assault-and-Battery Exclusions: Acceptance Insurance Co. v. Gloria Brown Introduction Acceptance Insurance Company v. Gloria Brown is a pivotal case...
Standard of Review for Postconviction Relief in Death Penalty Cases Established in DOBYNE v. STATE Introduction The case of Ex parte Willie C. DOBYNE v. STATE (805 So.2d 763) was decided by the...