after hearing in Alabama

41 Alabama opinions name it 3 courts 1849–2025 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Alabama courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (6)

Case	Followed	Cited
Jolly v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2001–2025 2 sentences 2025See also Jolly v. State, 689 So. 2d 986 (Ala. Crim. 2001See also Jolly v. State, 689 So.2d 986 (Ala.Crim.App.1996); Williams v. State, 624 So.2d 659 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).	2	2
In Re Doegreen tex · 2000 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2001–2004 2 sentences 2004These are typical fact-finding functions, performed by a trial court only after hearing the minor's live testimony and viewing her demeanor.' In re Doe, 19 S.W.3d 249, 253 (Tex.2000)." 806 So.2d at 1274 . 2001These are typical fact-finding functions, performed by a trial court only after hearing the minor's live testimony and viewing her demeanor." In re Doe , 19 S.W.3d 249 , 253 (Tex. 2000). "[T]he question of what is or is not in `the best interests of the child' is a question of fact. . . ." Schotz v. Oliver , 361 So.2d 605 , 607 (Ala.Civ.App. 1978).	2	2
Pace v. Pacegreen wyo · 2001 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 2 sentences 2001"The determination of the best interests of the child is a question for the trier of fact. `We do not overturn the decision of the trial court unless we are persuaded of an abuse of discretion or the presence of a violation of some legal principle.'" Pace v. Pace , 22 P.3d 861 , 865 (Wyo. 2001). 2001These are typical fact-finding functions, performed by a trial court only after hearing the minor's live testimony and viewing her demeanor."); Schotz v. Oliver, 361 So.2d 605, 607 (Ala.Civ.App. 1978) ("[T]he question of what is or is not in `the best interests of the child' is a question of fact...."); Pace v. Pace, 22 P.3d 861, 865 (Wyo.2001) ("The determination of the best interests of the child is a question for the trier of fact. `We do not *1037 overturn the decision of the trial court unless we are persuaded of an abuse of discretion or the presence of a violation of some legal principl	2	2
Schotz v. Olivergreen alacivapp · 1978 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 2 sentences 2001These are typical fact-finding functions, performed by a trial court only after hearing the minor's live testimony and viewing her demeanor." In re Doe, 19 S.W.3d 249, 253 (Tex.2000). "[T]he question of what is or is not in `the best interests of the child' is a question of fact...." Schotz v. Oliver, 361 So.2d 605, 607 (Ala. Civ.App.1978). 2001These are typical fact-finding functions, performed by a trial court only after hearing the minor's live testimony and viewing her demeanor." In re Doe , 19 S.W.3d 249 , 253 (Tex. 2000). "[T]he question of what is or is not in `the best interests of the child' is a question of fact. . . ." Schotz v. Oliver , 361 So.2d 605 , 607 (Ala.Civ.App. 1978).	2	2
Greene v. Greenegreen alacivapp · 1988 · cited in 4 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2003–2018 2 sentences 2018Such a finding is given a presumption of correctness and will not be disturbed by this court unless we can say it was plainly and palpably wrong.' " Ex parte Greene , 527 So.2d 1320 , 1321 (Ala. Civ. 2018Such a finding is given a presumption of correctness and will not be disturbed by this court unless we can say it was plainly and palpably wrong.' " Ex parte Greene , 527 So.2d 1320 , 1321 (Ala. Civ.	1	4
In the Interest of Doegreen hawapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001 2 sentences 2001These are typical fact-finding functions, performed by a trial court only after hearing the minor's live testimony and viewing her demeanor."); Schotz v. Oliver, 361 So.2d 605, 607 (Ala.Civ.App. 1978) ("[T]he question of what is or is not in `the best interests of the child' is a question of fact...."); Pace v. Pace, 22 P.3d 861, 865 (Wyo.2001) ("The determination of the best interests of the child is a question for the trier of fact. `We do not 1037 overturn the decision of the trial court unless we are persuaded of an abuse of discretion or the presence of a violation of some legal principl 2001These are typical fact-finding functions, performed by a trial court only after hearing the minor's live testimony and viewing her demeanor."); Schotz v. Oliver, 361 So.2d 605, 607 (Ala.Civ.App. 1978) ("[T]he question of what is or is not in `the best interests of the child' is a question of fact...."); Pace v. Pace, 22 P.3d 861, 865 (Wyo.2001) ("The determination of the best interests of the child is a question for the trier of fact. `We do not 1037 overturn the decision of the trial court unless we are persuaded of an abuse of discretion or the presence of a violation of some legal principl	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (42)

Case	Cited	Years
Harrison v. Harrison green ala · 1966 2 sentences 1980Killingsworth v. Killingsworth, 284 Ala. 524 , 226 So.2d 308 (1969); Harrison v. Harrison, 279 Ala. 675 , 189 So.2d 471 (1966). 1980Killingsworth v. Killingsworth, 284 Ala. 524 , 226 So.2d 308 (1969); Harrison v. Harrison, 279 Ala. 675 , 189 So.2d 471 (1966).	7	1973–1980
McDonald v. McDonald neutral ala · 1966 2 sentences 1975Hicks v. Hicks, 52 Ala.App. 586 , 296 So.2d 180 ; McDonald v. McDonald, 280 Ala. 299 , 193 So.2d 519 ; Harrison v. Harrison, 279 Ala. 675 , 189 So.2d 471 . 1975Hicks v. Hicks, 52 Ala.App. 586 , 296 So.2d 180 ; McDonald v. McDonald, 280 Ala. 299 , 193 So.2d 519 ; Harrison v. Harrison, 279 Ala. 675 , 189 So.2d 471 .	5	1970–1975
Killingsworth v. Killingsworth green ala · 1969 2 sentences 1980Killingsworth v. Killingsworth, 284 Ala. 524 , 226 So.2d 308 (1969); Harrison v. Harrison, 279 Ala. 675 , 189 So.2d 471 (1966). 1980Killingsworth v. Killingsworth, 284 Ala. 524 , 226 So.2d 308 (1969); Harrison v. Harrison, 279 Ala. 675 , 189 So.2d 471 (1966).	4	1973–1980
Linderman v. Linderman green alacivapp · 1973 2 sentences 1979Linderman v. Linderman , 49 Ala. App. 662 , 275 So.2d 342 (1973). 1979Linderman v. Linderman , 49 Ala. App. 662 , 275 So.2d 342 (1973).	2	1974–1979
Hammett v. Hammett neutral alacivapp · 1970 2 sentences 1976Hammett v. Hammett, 46 Ala.App. 206 , 239 So.2d 778 . 1976Hammett v. Hammett, 46 Ala.App. 206 , 239 So.2d 778 .	2	1973–1976
Body v. Body green alacivapp · 1971 2 sentences 1974Harrison v. Harrison, 279 Ala. 675 , 189 So.2d 471 ; McDonald v. McDonald, 280 Ala. 299 , 193 So.2d 519 ; Body v. Body, 47 Ala.App. 443 , 256 So.2d 184 ; Helms v. Helms, 50 Ala.App. 453 , 280 So.2d 159 ; Self v. Self, 49 Ala.App. 665 , 275 So.2d 345 ; Lipham v. Lipham, 50 Ala.App. 583 , 281 So.2d 437 ; Horsley v. Horsely, 50 Ala.App. 445 , 280 So.2d 150 . 1974Harrison v. Harrison, 279 Ala. 675 , 189 So.2d 471 ; McDonald v. McDonald, 280 Ala. 299 , 193 So.2d 519 ; Body v. Body, 47 Ala.App. 443 , 256 So.2d 184 ; Helms v. Helms, 50 Ala.App. 453 , 280 So.2d 159 ; Self v. Self, 49 Ala.App. 665 , 275 So.2d 345 ; Lipham v. Lipham, 50 Ala.App. 583 , 281 So.2d 437 ; Horsley v. Horsely, 50 Ala.App. 445 , 280 So.2d 150 .	2	1974–1974
Self v. Self green alacivapp · 1973 2 sentences 1974In Self v. Self, 49 Ala.App. 665 , 275 So.2d 345 , this court said, inter alia: “Cases in Alabama indicate an award of alimony to the wife alone should not exceed one-half of the husband’s net income. 1974In Self v. Self, 49 Ala.App. 665 , 275 So.2d 345 , this court said, inter alia: “Cases in Alabama indicate an award of alimony to the wife alone should not exceed one-half of the husband’s net income.	2	1974–1974
Shewbart v. Shewbart green alacivapp · 2010 1 sentence 2012To determine the value of the sole proprietorship, the trial court averaged the husband’s income as it appeared on his income-tax returns over a period of three years and multiplied that number by two — a multiple that was determined by the court after hearing testimony from a business-valuation expert indicating that average income was usually multiplied to determine an estimated value of a business under the “income approach.” Id. at 1083-84 .	1	2012–2012
Ex Parte Anonymous green ala · 2001 1 sentence 2004These are typical fact-finding functions, performed by a trial court only after hearing the minor's live testimony and viewing her demeanor.' In re Doe, 19 S.W.3d 249, 253 (Tex.2000)." 806 So.2d at 1274 .	1	2004–2004
Eubanks v. Hale green ala · 1999 1 sentence 2002Eubanks v. Hale , 752 So.2d 1113 , 1144-45 (Ala. 1999); McCluney v. Zap Prof'l Photography , Inc., 663 So.2d 922 , 924 (Ala. 1995).	1	2002–2002
McCluney v. Zap Professional Photography, Inc. green ala · 1995 1 sentence 2002Eubanks v. Hale , 752 So.2d 1113 , 1144-45 (Ala. 1999); McCluney v. Zap Prof'l Photography , Inc., 663 So.2d 922 , 924 (Ala. 1995).	1	2002–2002
Williams v. State neutral alacrimapp · 1992 1 sentence 2001See also Jolly v. State, 689 So.2d 986 (Ala.Crim.App.1996); Williams v. State, 624 So.2d 659 (Ala.Crim.App.1992).	1	2001–2001
Brady v. Maryland green scotus · 1963 2 sentences 1991"There is no constitutional right to discovery and Brady v. Maryland , 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963), did not create one. 1991"There is no constitutional right to discovery and Brady v. Maryland , 373 U.S. 83 , 83 S.Ct. 1194 , 10 L.Ed.2d 215 (1963), did not create one.	1	1991–1991
Frazer v. Tyson green alacivapp · 1990 1 sentence 1991Frazer appealed to the Court of Civil Appeals, 587 So.2d 326 which affirmed the judgment of the trial court.	1	1991–1991
Armstrong v. State green ala · 1975 1 sentence 1990This in no way complies with the requirements of Armstrong v. State , 312 So.2d 620 (Ala. 1975).	1	1990–1990
Isham v. Isham green alacivapp · 1985 1 sentence 1988Isham v. Isham , 464 So.2d 109 (Ala.Civ.App. 1985).	1	1988–1988
Salter v. State green alacrimapp · 1985 1 sentence 1987The court's order, in pertinent part, stated: "The Court after hearing the evidence from John Mark Tyre, Investigator with Walker County Sheriff's Department, specifically on info that defendant gave [Tyre], . . . is of the opinion that the defendant violated the terms of his probation in that he is guilty of a probation violation, to-wit: theft 1°." This statement is akin to the one considered by the court in Salter v. State , 470 So.2d 1360 , 1362 (Ala.Cr.App. 1985), which is as follows: "Revocation hearing held on July 30, 1984, the Court having heard the evidence in this case finds that th	1	1987–1987
Snider v. State neutral alacrimapp · 1985 1 sentence 1986"The legal standard is that the granting of a new trial `rests in the sound discretion of the trial court and depends largely on the credibility of the new evidence.' Robinson v. State , 389 So.2d 144 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied , 389 So.2d 151 (Ala. 1980)." Snider v. State , 473 So.2d 579 , 580 (Ala.Cr.App. 1985).	1	1986–1986
Robinson v. State green alacrimapp · 1980 1 sentence 1986"The legal standard is that the granting of a new trial `rests in the sound discretion of the trial court and depends largely on the credibility of the new evidence.' Robinson v. State , 389 So.2d 144 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied , 389 So.2d 151 (Ala. 1980)." Snider v. State , 473 So.2d 579 , 580 (Ala.Cr.App. 1985).	1	1986–1986
Ex Parte Robinson green ala · 1980 1 sentence 1986"The legal standard is that the granting of a new trial `rests in the sound discretion of the trial court and depends largely on the credibility of the new evidence.' Robinson v. State , 389 So.2d 144 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied , 389 So.2d 151 (Ala. 1980)." Snider v. State , 473 So.2d 579 , 580 (Ala.Cr.App. 1985).	1	1986–1986
Farmers Gin Co., Inc. v. Rose green alacivapp · 1979 1 sentence 1983Ivey v. Ivey , 378 So.2d 1151 (Ala.Civ.App. 1979); Parish v. Parish , 374 So.2d 348 (Ala.Civ.App.), cert. denied , 374 So.2d 351 (Ala. 1979).	1	1983–1983
Parish v. Parish green alacivapp · 1979 1 sentence 1983Ivey v. Ivey , 378 So.2d 1151 (Ala.Civ.App. 1979); Parish v. Parish , 374 So.2d 348 (Ala.Civ.App.), cert. denied , 374 So.2d 351 (Ala. 1979).	1	1983–1983
Ivey v. Ivey green alacivapp · 1979 1 sentence 1983Ivey v. Ivey , 378 So.2d 1151 (Ala.Civ.App. 1979); Parish v. Parish , 374 So.2d 348 (Ala.Civ.App.), cert. denied , 374 So.2d 351 (Ala. 1979).	1	1983–1983
Taylor v. Taylor green alacivapp · 1980 1 sentence 1982Taylor v. Taylor , 387 So.2d 849 (Ala.Civ.App. 1980).	1	1982–1982
Corley v. State green alacrimapp · 1981	1	1982–1982
Hicks v. Hicks green ala · 1977	1	1978–1978
Elliott v. Burch green ala · 1974	1	1977–1977
Bailey v. Bailey neutral ala · 1973	1	1976–1976
Hendrix v. Hendrix green alacivapp · 1975	1	1976–1976
Rafield v. Johnson neutral ala · 1975	1	1976–1976
Barber v. Barber neutral alacivapp · 1973	1	1976–1976
Barber v. Barber green ala · 1973	1	1976–1976
Hicks v. Hicks neutral alacivapp · 1974	1	1975–1975
Eubanks v. Eubanks green alacivapp · 1974	1	1974–1974
Lipham v. Lipham green alacivapp · 1973	1	1974–1974
Helms v. Helms green alacivapp · 1973	1	1974–1974
Horsley v. Horsley green alacivapp · 1973	1	1974–1974
Lamar v. Lamar green ala · 1955	1	1973–1973
Lámar v. Lámar green ala · 1955	1	1973–1973
Northcutt v. Northcutt neutral alacivapp · 1970	1	1972–1972

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 30-2-4 (4) AL § Ala. Code § 26-21-4 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 30-2-5 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

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