Alabama Case Commentaries

Supreme Court of Alabama Affirms Capital Sentencing Procedures in Re Gary Davis Hart II

Date: Jan 9, 1993

Supreme Court of Alabama Affirms Capital Sentencing Procedures in Re Gary Davis Hart II Introduction The case of Re Gary Davis Hart II v. State, decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama on January 8,...

Double Jeopardy Protections in Eyewitness Identification: Insights from HULL v. STATE of Alabama

Date: Nov 21, 1992

Double Jeopardy Protections in Eyewitness Identification: Insights from HULL v. STATE of Alabama Introduction Appellant: Carol Lacey Hull Appellee: State of Alabama Court: Court of Criminal Appeals...

Subordination of Security Interests in Commercial Finance: Analysis of TRANSAMERICA COMMERCIAL FINANCE CORPORATION v. AmSOUTH BANK, N.A.

Date: Nov 14, 1992

Subordination of Security Interests in Commercial Finance: Analysis of TRANSAMERICA COMMERCIAL FINANCE CORPORATION v. AmSOUTH BANK, N.A. Introduction The case of TRANSAMERICA COMMERCIAL FINANCE...

Defining 'Outrageous Conduct' in Worker’s Compensation Claims: Gibbs v. Aetna

Date: Sep 5, 1992

Defining 'Outrageous Conduct' in Worker’s Compensation Claims: Gibbs v. Aetna Introduction In the landmark case of Willie James Gibbs v. Aetna Casualty Surety Company, et al., decided by the Supreme...

Implied Ratification of Employee Misconduct in Sexual Harassment Cases: Rebecca Potts v. BE K Construction Company

Date: Sep 5, 1992

Implied Ratification of Employee Misconduct in Sexual Harassment Cases: Rebecca Potts v. BE K Construction Company Introduction Rebecca Potts v. BE K Construction Company, 604 So. 2d 398 (Ala. 1992),...

Battered Spouse Syndrome as a Mitigating Factor in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of Re Judy M. HANEY v. STATE of Alabama

Date: Aug 29, 1992

Battered Spouse Syndrome as a Mitigating Factor in Capital Sentencing: Analysis of Re Judy M. HANEY v. STATE of Alabama Introduction Re Judy M. HANEY v. STATE of Alabama (603 So.2d 412, Supreme Court...

Constructive Possession and Jury Charge in Derrick LeKeith O'Neal v. STATE

Date: Aug 22, 1992

Constructive Possession and Jury Charge: An Analysis of Derrick LeKeith O'Neal v. STATE Introduction Derrick LeKeith O'Neal v. STATE is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Criminal Appeals of...

Affirmation of Punitive Damages in Medical Wrongful Death Cases: Analysis of Dr. Atkins v. Lee Decision

Date: Aug 8, 1992

Affirmation of Punitive Damages in Medical Wrongful Death Cases: Analysis of Dr. Atkins v. Lee Decision Introduction The case of Dr. Colby Atkins and The Children's Hospital of Alabama v. Charles Lee...

Revisiting Assumption of Risk in Premises Liability: McClendon v. Mountain Top Indoor Flea Market

Date: Jul 25, 1992

Revisiting Assumption of Risk in Premises Liability: McClendon v. Mountain Top Indoor Flea Market Introduction In the landmark case of Charlotte R. McClendon v. Mountain Top Indoor Flea Market, Inc....

Liability for Continued Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Under Alabama Law: IMED Corp. v. Systems Engineering Associates Corp.

Date: Jul 11, 1992

Liability for Continued Misappropriation of Trade Secrets Under Alabama Law: IMED Corporation v. Systems Engineering Associates Corporation Introduction The case of IMED Corporation, et al. v....

Non-Arbitrary Revocation of Business Licenses: Insights from Spradlin v. City of Birmingham

Date: Jun 27, 1992

Non-Arbitrary Revocation of Business Licenses: Insights from Spradlin v. City of Birmingham Introduction The case of Mary A. Spradlin, d/b/a 31st Auto Parts, Inc. v. Robert Spradlin, et al....

Affirmation of Warranty Claims in RICWIL, INC. v. S.L. PAPPAS AND COMPANY, INC.

Date: May 30, 1992

Affirmation of Warranty Claims in RICWIL, Inc. v. S.L. Pappas and Company, Inc. Introduction The case of RICWIL, Inc. v. S.L. Pappas and Company, Inc., and Dowdy Associates, Inc. (599 So. 2d 1126),...

Directed Verdict and Evidentiary Standards in Construction Contract Disputes: Carter v. Henderson

Date: May 2, 1992

Directed Verdict and Evidentiary Standards in Construction Contract Disputes: Carter v. Henderson Introduction Joseph E. Carter, Jr., and Debbie McClung Carter v. Keith Henderson, d/b/a Builders...

Double Jeopardy and Proper Sentencing in Robert Lance CORAL v. STATE

Date: Mar 28, 1992

Double Jeopardy and Proper Sentencing in Robert Lance CORAL v. STATE Introduction Robert Lance CORAL v. STATE is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama on March 27,...

Voluntariness of Incriminating Statements: Reversing Matthews v. State

Date: Feb 8, 1992

Voluntariness of Incriminating Statements: Reversing Matthews v. State Introduction The case of Corey D. Matthews v. State (601 So. 2d 52, Supreme Court of Alabama, 1992) addresses the critical issue...

Implied Employment Contracts and At-Will Employment: Insights from Larry J. Lee v. City of Gadsden

Date: Jan 25, 1992

Implied Employment Contracts and At-Will Employment: Insights from Larry J. Lee v. City of Gadsden Introduction Larry J. Lee v. City of Gadsden is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Remittitur in Punitive Damages: General Motors v. Helen Lewis Johnston

Date: Jan 25, 1992

Remittitur in Punitive Damages: General Motors v. Helen Lewis Johnston Introduction The Supreme Court of Alabama's decision in General Motors Corporation v. Helen Lewis Johnston sets a significant...

Alabama Supreme Court Reaffirms Jury Autonomy by Striking Down $400,000 Cap on Noneconomic Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases

Date: Jan 4, 1992

Alabama Supreme Court Reaffirms Jury Autonomy by Striking Down $400,000 Cap on Noneconomic Damages in Medical Malpractice Cases Introduction In the landmark case of Barbara MOORE v. MOBILE INFIRMARY...

Expansion of Batson: Standing for White Defendants in Racial Peremptory Challenges – Ex parte Terry Bird and Jacob Warner

Date: Dec 7, 1991

Expansion of Batson: Standing for White Defendants in Racial Peremptory Challenges – Ex parte Terry Bird and Jacob Warner 1. Introduction The Supreme Court of Alabama's decision in Ex parte Terry...

Establishing Chain of Custody and Validating Defendant Identification: Insights from Ex parte Danny Ray Holton

Date: Nov 23, 1991

Establishing Chain of Custody and Validating Defendant Identification: Insights from Ex parte Danny Ray Holton Introduction The case of Ex parte Danny Ray Holton (Re Danny Ray HOLTON v. STATE)...

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