Alabama Case Commentaries

Mere Presence Insufficient: Alabama Court Reverses Robbery Conviction in Ben Thomas III v. State

Date: Nov 1, 1978

Mere Presence Insufficient: Alabama Court Reverses Robbery Conviction in Ben Thomas III v. State Introduction Ben Thomas III v. State is a landmark case adjudicated by the Court of Criminal Appeals...

Conversion and Wrongful Repossession: Insights from James OTT v. Phyllis FOX

Date: Sep 30, 1978

Conversion and Wrongful Repossession: Insights from James OTT v. Phyllis FOX Introduction The case of James OTT v. Phyllis FOX, decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama on September 29, 1978, delves...

Duty of Engineers to Third Parties: Insights from R.L. Reid, Inc. v. Mildred Plant et al.

Date: Nov 5, 1977

Duty of Engineers to Third Parties: Insights from R.L. Reid, Inc. v. Mildred Plant et al. Introduction The case of R.L. Reid, Inc. v. Mildred Plant et al., decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama on...

Defining "Occurrence" in Insurance Policy: Exclusion of Intentional Acts in Insurer’s Duty to Defend

Date: Jun 4, 1977

Defining "Occurrence" in Insurance Policy: Exclusion of Intentional Acts in Insurer’s Duty to Defend Introduction The case of Ladner and Company, Inc. et al. v. Southern Guaranty Insurance Co., a...

Negligence-Based Products Liability Established Under Alabama Law in Atkins v. American Motors

Date: Jul 17, 1976

Negligence-Based Products Liability Established Under Alabama Law in Atkins v. American Motors Introduction The case of Carol Powers ATKINS, as Administratrix of the Estate of James Samalone Atkins,...

Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine Established in Casrell v. Altec Industries

Date: May 22, 1976

Extended Manufacturer's Liability Doctrine Established in Casrell v. Altec Industries Introduction The case of Florence Casrell, Administratrix v. Altec Industries, Inc. and Mobile Aerial Towers,...

Abolition of Municipal Immunity Under Alabama Law: Jackson v. City of Florence (294 Ala. 592)

Date: Oct 3, 1975

Abolition of Municipal Immunity Under Alabama Law: Jackson v. City of Florence (294 Ala. 592) Introduction In Cecil D. Jackson v. The City of Florence, a Municipal Corporation, et al. (294 Ala. 592,...

Independent Contractor Liability in Construction Negligence: B. H. Klein Realty Corp. v. Mr. Transmission, Inc.

Date: Aug 22, 1975

Independent Contractor Liability in Construction Negligence: B. H. Klein Realty Corp. v. Mr. Transmission, Inc. Introduction In the landmark case of B. H. Klein Realty Corp. and/or B. H. Klein Realty...

Da v. d WHITE: Upholding Fair Trial Procedures and the Admissibility of Expert Testimony

Date: Jul 11, 1975

Da v. d WHITE: Upholding Fair Trial Procedures and the Admissibility of Expert Testimony Introduction The case of Da v. d WHITE, reported at 294 Ala. 265 and decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama...

Strict Adherence to Counterclaim Protocols: Insights from Corona v. Southern Guaranty Insurance Company

Date: May 30, 1975

Strict Adherence to Counterclaim Protocols: Insights from Corona v. Southern Guaranty Insurance Company Introduction Corona v. Southern Guaranty Insurance Company, Inc. is a pivotal case adjudicated...

Minimal Due Process for Probation Revocation: In re W. C. Armstrong, Jr.

Date: Mar 14, 1975

Minimal Due Process for Probation Revocation: In re W. C. Armstrong, Jr. Introduction The case of In re W. C. Armstrong, Jr. v. State of Alabama (294 Ala. 100) addresses critical issues surrounding...

Reaffirmation of the 'Scintilla of Evidence' Doctrine in Negligence Cases: Alabama Power Co. v. I

Date: Jan 10, 1975

Reaffirmation of the 'Scintilla of Evidence' Doctrine in Negligence Cases: Alabama Power Co. v. I Introduction Alabama Power Company v. I (293 Ala. 484), decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama on...

Establishing Unmodifiable Rights in Alimony: Insights from In re Herbert HAGER v. Clotyle S. HAGER (Stead)

Date: Aug 9, 1974

Establishing Unmodifiable Rights in Alimony: Insights from In re Herbert HAGER v. Clotyle S. HAGER (Stead) Introduction The landmark case of In re Herbert HAGER v. Clotyle S. HAGER (Stead) (293 Ala....

Saturday Closures as Legal Holidays: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS v. RENFRO Establishes Harmonious Statutory Interpretation

Date: Feb 15, 1974

Saturday Closures as Legal Holidays: LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS v. RENFRO Establishes Harmonious Statutory Interpretation Introduction The case of League of Women Voters of Alabama v. Hugh Renfro et al....

Void Exclusion of Government-Owned Vehicles in Uninsured Motorist Coverage under Alabama Law

Date: Aug 31, 1973

Void Exclusion of Government-Owned Vehicles in Uninsured Motorist Coverage under Alabama Law Introduction The case In re Gwen HIGGINS, a minor v. NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Ex parte NATIONWIDE...

Legitimate Scope of Warrantless Vehicle Searches: Insights from In re James B. DANIELS v. STATE of Alabama

Date: Apr 6, 1973

Legitimate Scope of Warrantless Vehicle Searches: Insights from In re James B. DANIELS v. STATE of Alabama Introduction The case of In re James B. DANIELS v. STATE of Alabama (290 Ala. 316)...

Burden of Proof on Creditors in Usury Claims: Brockway v. United States Finance Co.

Date: Sep 29, 1972

Burden of Proof on Creditors in Usury Claims: Brockway v. United States Finance Co. Introduction Brockway v. United States Finance Co. (289 Ala. 198) is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

State Sovereign Immunity Upholds Constitutional Protections Against Suits Affecting Public Property Rights

Date: Aug 6, 1971

State Sovereign Immunity Upholds Constitutional Protections Against Suits Affecting Public Property Rights Introduction Leon Aland v. Joe W. Graham, etc. et al. is a seminal case decided by the...

Ensuring Due Process in Alcoholic Beverage Control: Mandamus Writs Upheld

Date: Nov 20, 1970

Ensuring Due Process in Alcoholic Beverage Control: Mandamus Writs Upheld Introduction The case of Norwood Hodges and James E. Caldwell versus the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board brings to light...

Freeman v. Hall: Establishing Probable Prejudice Standard for Juror Voir Dire Responses

Date: Aug 7, 1970

Freeman v. Hall: Establishing Probable Prejudice Standard for Juror Voir Dire Responses Introduction The Supreme Court of Alabama, in the landmark case of Mrs. Irene H. FREEMAN and Ideal Mutual...

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