Alabama Case Commentaries

MBN Buildings v. ADOR: Affirming Property Tax Assessments and the Future of Expert Testimony Standards in Alabama

Date: Jan 23, 2025

MBN Buildings v. ADOR: Affirming Property Tax Assessments and the Future of Expert Testimony Standards in Alabama Introduction The Supreme Court of Alabama rendered its decision on January 17, 2025,...

Waiver of Formal Notice in Appeals: Elizabeth Holland v. Jefferson County Sets New Precedent

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Waiver of Formal Notice in Appeals: Elizabeth Holland v. Jefferson County Sets New Precedent Introduction Elizabeth Holland v. Jefferson County is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Supreme Court of Alabama Affirms Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case: Emphasis on Mandatory Expert Testimony

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Supreme Court of Alabama Affirms Summary Judgment in Medical Malpractice Case: Emphasis on Mandatory Expert Testimony Introduction The case of Betty Callens v. Episcopal Foundation of Jefferson...

Preservation of Local Distribution Laws under ATETA: Russell County v. Phenix City and Hurtsboro

Date: Jan 15, 2025

Preservation of Local Distribution Laws under ATETA: Russell County v. Phenix City and Hurtsboro Introduction In the landmark case of Russell County et al. v. City of Phenix City and Town of...

Alabama Supreme Court Clarifies the Distinction Between Special Master Appointments under Rule 53 and Special Fiduciary Appointments under §19-3B-1001

Date: Jan 14, 2025

Alabama Supreme Court Clarifies the Distinction Between Special Master Appointments under Rule 53 and Special Fiduciary Appointments under §19-3B-1001 Introduction In the landmark decision of Ex...

Legislative Immunity Upheld for City Officials: Supreme Court of Alabama Establishes New Precedent

Date: Jan 14, 2025

Legislative Immunity Upheld for City Officials: Supreme Court of Alabama Establishes New Precedent Introduction In the landmark case Ex parte Bobby Scott, Roger A. Barlow, and D.M. Collins v. City of...

Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses Amid Fraud in Inducement Claims: Analysis of Digital Forensics Corporation, LLC v. King Machine, Inc.

Date: Jan 14, 2025

Enforcement of Arbitration Clauses Amid Fraud in Inducement Claims: Analysis of Digital Forensics Corporation, LLC v. King Machine, Inc. Introduction Digital Forensics Corporation, LLC v. King...

Supreme Court Upholds Substantive Collateral Source Rule in Maritime Tort Case

Date: Jan 14, 2025

Supreme Court Upholds Substantive Collateral Source Rule in Maritime Tort Case Introduction Exxon Mobil Corporation v. Adam P. Harrington is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of...

Strict Adherence to Timeliness in Post-Judgment Motions: Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Jenkins v. City of Birmingham

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Strict Adherence to Timeliness in Post-Judgment Motions: Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal in Jenkins v. City of Birmingham Introduction The case of William Jenkins, as the personal representative of...

Reinforcing the Standards for Promissory Fraud: Insights from 21st Mortgage Corporation v. Raymond Robinson

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Reinforcing the Standards for Promissory Fraud: Insights from 21st Mortgage Corporation v. Raymond Robinson Introduction 21st Mortgage Corporation v. Raymond Robinson is a landmark decision by the...

Immunity Affirmed for Public Parks Under Alabama's Recreational-Use Statutes

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Immunity Affirmed for Public Parks Under Alabama's Recreational-Use Statutes Introduction In the case of Ex parte The Public Parks and Recreation Board of the City of Scottsboro v. The Public Parks...

Enforcement of Dispute-Resolution Clauses: Supreme Court of Alabama Reverses Summary Judgment in Karibu Home Builders, LLC v. Keenum

Date: Dec 23, 2024

Enforcement of Dispute-Resolution Clauses: Supreme Court of Alabama Reverses Summary Judgment in Karibu Home Builders, LLC v. Keenum Introduction The case of Karibu Home Builders, LLC v. D. Michael...

Mandatory Referendum for Altering Municipal Government Forms Upheld in Brown v. State of Alabama

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Mandatory Referendum for Altering Municipal Government Forms Upheld in Brown v. State of Alabama Introduction In the landmark case of John C. Brown v. State of Alabama ex rel. Deanna Ceasor, the...

Alabama Supreme Court Establishes Limitations on Derivative Actions for Nonprofit Condominium Associations

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Alabama Supreme Court Establishes Limitations on Derivative Actions for Nonprofit Condominium Associations Introduction In the case of Ex parte Caribe Resort Condominium Association Board of...

Alabama Supreme Court Defines 'Business' and 'Dwelling' in Fire-Protection Service Fee Act, Clarifying Assessment Practices

Date: Dec 18, 2024

Alabama Supreme Court Defines 'Business' and 'Dwelling' in Fire-Protection Service Fee Act, Clarifying Assessment Practices Introduction In the landmark case of Michael Johnson, in his official...

Affirmation of Workers' Compensation Act's Exclusive Remedy Provisions under Article I, §13 of the Alabama Constitution

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Affirmation of Workers' Compensation Act's Exclusive Remedy Provisions under Article I, §13 of the Alabama Constitution Introduction In the case of Derrick Crenshaw, as parent and next friend of...

Clarification on Venue Requirements for Correctional Incentive Time Petitions in Alabama

Date: Dec 9, 2024

Clarification on Venue Requirements for Correctional Incentive Time Petitions in Alabama Introduction The Supreme Court of Alabama, in the case of Ex parte Joshua Lashawn Booth v. Joshua Lashawn...

Alabama Supreme Court Reinforces Standards for Foreclosure Sale Validity and Clarifies ALSLA Counterclaims

Date: Nov 26, 2024

Alabama Supreme Court Reinforces Standards for Foreclosure Sale Validity and Clarifies ALSLA Counterclaims Introduction The Supreme Court of Alabama recently rendered a pivotal decision in the case...

Supreme Court of Alabama Reinforces Proper Application of Rule 54(b) in Construction Contract Appeals

Date: Nov 25, 2024

Supreme Court of Alabama Reinforces Proper Application of Rule 54(b) in Construction Contract Appeals Introduction The case of Jerry & John Woods Construction, Inc. v. John David Jordan and Carol S....

D.R. Horton, Inc.-Birmingham v. Carlton: Enforcing Arbitration in Real Estate Disputes

Date: Nov 19, 2024

D.R. Horton, Inc.-Birmingham v. Carlton: Enforcing Arbitration in Real Estate Disputes Introduction The case of D.R. Horton, Inc.-Birmingham v. Richard Carlton and Kimberly Carlton addresses the...