Alabama Case Commentaries

Partial Undue Influence Does Not Void Entire Will: Lewis v. Martin (210 Ala. 401)

Date: Dec 7, 1923

Partial Undue Influence Does Not Void Entire Will: Lewis v. Martin (210 Ala. 401) Introduction Lewis et al. v. Martin is a landmark decision delivered by the Supreme Court of Alabama on December 6,...

Admissibility of Evidence and Insanity Defense: Insights from ANDERSON v. STATE (1923)

Date: Jan 26, 1923

Admissibility of Evidence and Insanity Defense: Insights from ANDERSON v. STATE (1923) Introduction ANDERSON v. STATE, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Alabama on January 25, 1923, addresses...

Knowles v. Blue et al.: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Granting Continuances in Alabama Courts

Date: Jan 19, 1923

Knowles v. Blue et al.: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Granting Continuances in Alabama Courts Introduction Knowles v. Blue et al., 209 Ala. 27, decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama on...

Alabama Supreme Court Clarifies Certiorari Scope in Workmen's Compensation Cases

Date: Feb 10, 1922

Alabama Supreme Court Clarifies Certiorari Scope in Workmen's Compensation Cases Introduction The case of Ex parte SLOSS-SHEFFIELD STEEL IRON CO. GREEK v. SLOSS-SHEFFIELD STEEL IRON CO. (207 Ala....

Establishing Equitable Interests through Written Agreements: A Comprehensive Commentary on HODGE et al. v. JOY et al. (207 Ala. 198)

Date: Feb 3, 1922

Establishing Equitable Interests through Written Agreements: A Comprehensive Commentary on HODGE et al. v. JOY et al. (207 Ala. 198) Introduction In the landmark case of HODGE et al. v. JOY et al....

BROWN v. MOBILE ELECTRIC CO.: Affirmation of Jury's Role in Assessing Credibility and Verdict Directions

Date: Dec 23, 1921

BROWN v. MOBILE ELECTRIC CO.: Affirmation of Jury's Role in Assessing Credibility and Verdict Directions Introduction BROWN v. MOBILE ELECTRIC CO., 207 Ala. 61 (Supreme Court of Alabama, 1921), is a...

Juror Impartiality and Judicial Influence: Analysis of LEITH v. STATE (1921)

Date: Oct 14, 1921

Juror Impartiality and Judicial Influence: Analysis of LEITH v. STATE (1921) Introduction LEITH v. STATE, 206 Ala. 439 (1921), is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Alabama that...

Woodward Iron Co. v. Bradford: Establishing Certiorari as the Exclusive Review Mechanism under the Workmen's Compensation Act

Date: Oct 14, 1921

Woodward Iron Co. v. Bradford: Establishing Certiorari as the Exclusive Review Mechanism under the Workmen's Compensation Act Introduction Woodward Iron Co. v. Bradford (206 Ala. 447) is a landmark...

Dennison v. State: Reinforcing the Admissibility of Evidence in Larceny Cases

Date: Feb 2, 1921

Dennison v. State: Reinforcing the Admissibility of Evidence in Larceny Cases Introduction Dennison v. State is a pivotal 1921 decision by the Court of Appeals of Alabama that addresses critical...

Adverse Possession and Color of Title in Mixed Possession Cases: Insights from McMILLAN v. AIKEN et al.

Date: Nov 19, 1920

Adverse Possession and Color of Title in Mixed Possession Cases: Insights from McMILLAN v. AIKEN et al. (205 Ala. 35) Introduction The landmark case of McMILLAN v. AIKEN et al., decided by the...

Sufficiency of Pleadings in Establishing Wanton or Willful Conduct: Jackson v. Vaughn (1920)

Date: Oct 22, 1920

Sufficiency of Pleadings in Establishing Wanton or Willful Conduct Introduction Jackson v. Vaughn is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama on October 21, 1920. This case revolves...

Res Ipsa Loquitur and the Burden of Proof in Negligence Cases: Analysis of Lawson v. Mobile Electric Co.

Date: Jun 4, 1920

Res Ipsa Loquitur and the Burden of Proof in Negligence Cases: Analysis of Lawson v. Mobile Electric Co. Introduction Lawson v. Mobile Electric Co. is a pivotal case decided by the Supreme Court of...

Arbitrary Population Classification in Legislation: Reynolds v. Collier

Date: Jan 23, 1920

Arbitrary Population Classification in Legislation: Reynolds v. Collier Introduction Reynolds, County Treasurer, et al. v. Collier is a landmark case decided by the Supreme Court of Alabama on...

Clarifying Contributory Negligence and Signal Reliability in Railroad Crossing Injuries

Date: Apr 11, 1919

Clarifying Contributory Negligence and Signal Reliability in Railroad Crossing Injuries 1. Introduction The case of Birmingham Southern Railway Company v. Harrison, adjudicated by the Supreme Court...

Strict Standards for Equitable Injunctions: Cullman Property Co. v. H. H. Hitt Lumber Co.

Date: Dec 21, 1917

Strict Standards for Equitable Injunctions: Cullman Property Co. v. H. H. Hitt Lumber Co. Introduction Cullman Property Co. v. H. H. Hitt Lumber Co., 201 Ala. 150 (1917), is a seminal case...

Establishing Standards for Contributory Negligence and Employer Liability in Employment Injury Cases: Clinton Mining Co. v. Bradford

Date: Jun 15, 1917

Establishing Standards for Contributory Negligence and Employer Liability in Employment Injury Cases: Clinton Mining Co. v. Bradford Introduction Clinton Mining Co. v. Bradford, 200 Ala. 308 (1917),...

Robinson v. Crotwell: Clarifying Surgeon Liability and Patient Consent in Medical Malpractice

Date: Dec 22, 1911

Robinson v. Crotwell: Clarifying Surgeon Liability and Patient Consent in Medical Malpractice Introduction Robinson v. Crotwell is a landmark 1911 decision by the Supreme Court of Alabama that...