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will not presume error in Alabama

41 Alabama opinions name it 3 courts 1990–2024 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 (22)

CaseFollowedCited
Johnson v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 2001 · cited in 5 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2002–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Roberts v. State, 627 So.2d 1114, 1116 (Ala.Crim.App.1993).” Johnson v. State, 823 So.2d 1, 18-19 (Ala.Crim.App.2001).

2010See also Roberts v. State, 627 So.2d 1114, 1116 (Ala.Crim.App.1993).” 823 So.2d at 18-19 .

55
Roberts v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1993 · cited in 5 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2002–2010
2 sentences

2010See also Roberts v. State, 627 So.2d 1114, 1116 (Ala.Crim.App.1993).” Johnson v. State, 823 So.2d 1, 18-19 (Ala.Crim.App.2001).

2010See also Roberts v. State, 627 So.2d 1114, 1116 (Ala.Crim.App.1993).” 823 So.2d at 18-19 .

55
Frazier v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1999 · cited in 7 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2001–2010
2 sentences

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

47
Jolly v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1981 · cited in 6 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2002–2011
2 sentences

2011However, nothing in the record indicates that the circuit clerk makes selections in such a manner and nothing indicates that Knight’s motion was assigned to Judge Hobbs’s docket pursuant to option (2). 4 The majority, in reversing the judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeals, has made two factual assumptions in favor of Knight, neither of which is supported by the record or asserted by Knight: that Judge Hobbs does not occupy the seat of the judge who sentenced Knight and that the circuit clerk exercised discretion in selecting Judge Hobbs to hear Knight’s motion. 5 Doing so runs afoul of the

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

46
Owens v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1992 · cited in 6 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2002–2011
2 sentences

2011However, nothing in the record indicates that the circuit clerk makes selections in such a manner and nothing indicates that Knight’s motion was assigned to Judge Hobbs’s docket pursuant to option (2). 4 The majority, in reversing the judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeals, has made two factual assumptions in favor of Knight, neither of which is supported by the record or asserted by Knight: that Judge Hobbs does not occupy the seat of the judge who sentenced Knight and that the circuit clerk exercised discretion in selecting Judge Hobbs to hear Knight’s motion. 5 Doing so runs afoul of the

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

46
Knight v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1993 · cited in 5 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2002–2010
2 sentences

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

35
Pickett v. Pickettgreen
alacivapp · 2001 · cited in 4 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009“This court will not presume error on the part of the trial court.” Pickett v. Pickett, 792 So.2d 1124, 1128 (Ala.Civ.App.2001).

2009"This court will not presume error on the part of the trial court." Pickett v. Pickett, 792 So.2d 1124, 1128 (Ala. Civ.App.2001).

34
Marvin's, Inc. v. Robertsongreen
ala · 1992 · cited in 3 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1996–2001
2 sentences

2001In Ex parte Veazey, 637 So.2d 1348, 1349 (Ala.1993), this Court held: "Where one reasonable view of the evidence supports the trial court's judgment, the judgment must be upheld, even if another, perhaps better reasoned, view of the evidence might have dictated a different outcome." Further, this Court has stated, "`In reviewing the judgment of a trial court, this Court will not presume error and will affirm the trial court's judgment if it is supported by any valid legal ground.'" McKenzie Methane v. M-W Drilling, 653 So.2d 982, 984 (Ala.1995), quoting Marvin's, Inc. v. Robertson, 608 So.2d 3

2001In Ex parte Veazey , 637 So.2d 1348 , 1349 (Ala. 1993), this Court held: "Where one reasonable view of the evidence supports the trial court's judgment, the judgment must be upheld, even if another, perhaps better reasoned, view of the evidence might have dictated a different outcome." Further, this Court has stated, "`In reviewing the judgment of a trial court, this Court will not presume error and will affirm the trial court's judgment if it is supported by any valid legal ground.'" McKenzie Methane v. M-W Drilling , 653 So.2d 982 , 984 (Ala. 1995), quoting Marvin's, Inc. v. Robertson , 608

23
Dean v. Deangreen
alacivapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008D.C.S. v. L.B., 4 So.3d 513, 521 (Ala.Civ.App.2008); see generally Dean v. Dean, 998 So.2d 1060, 1066 (Ala.Civ.App. 2008); Pickett v. Pickett, 792 So.2d 1124, 1128 (Ala.Civ.App.2001).

2008D.C.S. v. L.B., 4 So.3d 513, 521 (Ala.Civ.App.2008); see generally Dean v. Dean, 998 So.2d 1060, 1066 (Ala.Civ.App. 2008); Pickett v. Pickett, 792 So.2d 1124, 1128 (Ala.Civ.App.2001).

22
Dcs v. Lbgreen
alacivapp · 2008 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008D.C.S. v. L.B., 4 So.3d 513, 521 (Ala.Civ.App.2008); see generally Dean v. Dean, 998 So.2d 1060, 1066 (Ala.Civ.App. 2008); Pickett v. Pickett, 792 So.2d 1124, 1128 (Ala.Civ.App.2001).

2008D.C.S. v. L.B., 4 So.3d 513, 521 (Ala.Civ.App.2008); see generally Dean v. Dean, 998 So.2d 1060, 1066 (Ala.Civ.App. 2008); Pickett v. Pickett, 792 So.2d 1124, 1128 (Ala.Civ.App.2001).

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Turner v. Cluttsgreen
ala · 1990 · cited in 6 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1992–2010
2 sentences

2010Turner v. Clutts, 565 So.2d 92, 94 (Ala.1990); Odom v. Blackburn, 559 So.2d 1080 (Ala.1990).

1992"It is well established that this Court will not presume error and will affirm a judgment appealed from if it is supported on any valid legal ground." Turner v. Clutts , 565 So.2d 92 , 94 (Ala. 1990).

16
Tucker v. Nicholsgreen
ala · 1983 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1990–2016
2 sentences

2016See Tucker v. Nichols, 431 So.2d 1263, 1265 (Ala.1983) (noting that appellant has affirmative duty of showing error upon the record and that this Court will not presume error).

1990Tucker v. Nichols , 431 So.2d 1263 (Ala. 1983).

12
Walnut Equipment Leasing Co. v. Grahamgreen
alacivapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Leasing Co. v. Graham , 532 So.2d 655 , 655 (Ala. Civ.

11
Williams v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011However, nothing in the record indicates that the circuit clerk makes selections in such a manner and nothing indicates that Knight’s motion was assigned to Judge Hobbs’s docket pursuant to option (2). 4 The majority, in reversing the judgment of the Court of Criminal Appeals, has made two factual assumptions in favor of Knight, neither of which is supported by the record or asserted by Knight: that Judge Hobbs does not occupy the seat of the judge who sentenced Knight and that the circuit clerk exercised discretion in selecting Judge Hobbs to hear Knight’s motion. 5 Doing so runs afoul of the

11
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Goodmangreen
ala · 2000 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See also Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. Goodman, 789 So.2d 166, 176 (Ala.2000) (“[W]e cannot assume error or presume the existence of facts as to which the record is silent.”).

11
Taylor v. Taylorgreen
alacivapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Furthermore, “[a] trial court need not include a recital of findings of fact or conclusions of law in its final order unless a statute specifically requires it to do so.” Taylor v. Taylor, 387 So.2d 849, 852 (Ala.Civ.App.1980), overruled on other grounds, Ex parte McLendon, 455 So.2d 863, 866 (Ala.1984).

2009Furthermore, "[a] trial court need not include a recital of findings of fact or conclusions of law in its final *913 order unless a statute specifically requires it to do so." Taylor v. Taylor, 387 So.2d 849, 852 (Ala.Civ.App.1980), overruled on other grounds, Ex parte McLendon, 455 So.2d 863, 866 (Ala.1984).

11
McCollough v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Robinson v. State, 444 So.2d 884 (Ala.1983).” McCollough v. State, 678 So.2d 199, 200-01 (Ala.Crim.App.1995).

11
Ex Parte McLendongreen
ala · 1984 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009Furthermore, “[a] trial court need not include a recital of findings of fact or conclusions of law in its final order unless a statute specifically requires it to do so.” Taylor v. Taylor, 387 So.2d 849, 852 (Ala.Civ.App.1980), overruled on other grounds, Ex parte McLendon, 455 So.2d 863, 866 (Ala.1984).

2009Furthermore, "[a] trial court need not include a recital of findings of fact or conclusions of law in its final *913 order unless a statute specifically requires it to do so." Taylor v. Taylor, 387 So.2d 849, 852 (Ala.Civ.App.1980), overruled on other grounds, Ex parte McLendon, 455 So.2d 863, 866 (Ala.1984).

11
Ex Parte Veazeygreen
ala · 1993 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
McKenzie Methane Corp. v. MW Drilling, Inc.green
ala · 1995 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001In Ex parte Veazey, 637 So.2d 1348, 1349 (Ala.1993), this Court held: "Where one reasonable view of the evidence supports the trial court's judgment, the judgment must be upheld, even if another, perhaps better reasoned, view of the evidence might have dictated a different outcome." Further, this Court has stated, "`In reviewing the judgment of a trial court, this Court will not presume error and will affirm the trial court's judgment if it is supported by any valid legal ground.'" McKenzie Methane v. M-W Drilling, 653 So.2d 982, 984 (Ala.1995), quoting Marvin's, Inc. v. Robertson, 608 So.2d 3

2001In Ex parte Veazey , 637 So.2d 1348 , 1349 (Ala. 1993), this Court held: "Where one reasonable view of the evidence supports the trial court's judgment, the judgment must be upheld, even if another, perhaps better reasoned, view of the evidence might have dictated a different outcome." Further, this Court has stated, "`In reviewing the judgment of a trial court, this Court will not presume error and will affirm the trial court's judgment if it is supported by any valid legal ground.'" McKenzie Methane v. M-W Drilling , 653 So.2d 982 , 984 (Ala. 1995), quoting Marvin's, Inc. v. Robertson , 608

11
Boykin v. Magnolia Bay, Inc.green
ala · 1990 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Boykin v. Magnolia Bay, Inc., 570 So.2d 639 (Ala. 1990).

11
Yarbrough v. C & S Family Credit, Inc.green
ala · 1992 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (15)

CaseCitedYears
Turner v. Campbell green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

72001–2010
Attia v. Society of New York Hospital green
scotus · 2000
2 sentences

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

72001–2010
Ex Parte Frazier v. State green
ala · 1999
2 sentences

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

2010Other than defense counsel’s assertions in support of the Batson motion, there is simply no evidence in the record of the race of prospective jurors on the venire, of which prospective jurors were struck by the State and which were struck by the defense, or even of the identity or race of the jurors who ultimately sat on Johnson’s jury. ‘It is the appellant’s duty to provide this Court with a complete record on appeal.’ Knight v. State, 621 So.2d 394, 395 (Ala.Crim.App.1993). ‘ “Where the record is silent on appeal, it will be presumed that what ought to have been done was not only done, but r

72001–2010
Robinson v. State green
ala · 1983
2 sentences

2009Robinson v. State, 444 So.2d 884 (Ala.1983).” McCollough v. State, 678 So.2d 199, 200-01 (Ala.Crim.App.1995).

2001Robinson v. State, 444 So.2d 884 (Ala.1983).

71992–2009
ODOM BY AND THROUGH ODOM v. Blackburn neutral
ala · 1990
2 sentences

2010Turner v. Clutts, 565 So.2d 92, 94 (Ala.1990); Odom v. Blackburn, 559 So.2d 1080 (Ala.1990).

1995Turner v. Clutts , 565 So.2d 92 , 94 (Ala. 1990); Odom v. Blackburn , 559 So.2d 1080 (Ala. 1990).

61990–2010
Jb v. Dhr green
alacivapp · 2008
2 sentences

2018Dep't of Human Res. , 12 So.3d 100 , 120 (Ala. Civ.

2018Dep't of Human Res. , 12 So.3d 100 , 120 (Ala. Civ.

22018–2018
Montalvo v. State neutral
alacrimapp · 1986
2 sentences

2009“The burden of proof of a post-conviction allegation is on the petitioner, Montalvo v. State, 488 So.2d 25 (Ala.Cr.App.1986), and this Court will not presume error from a silent record.

1995The burden of proof of a post-conviction allegation is on the petitioner, Montalvo v. State, 488 So.2d 25 (AIa.Cr.App.1986), and this Court will not presume error from a silent record.

21995–2009
Walters v. Wood (Ex parte Dumas) green
alacivapp · 2018
1 sentence

2024In Ex parte Dumas, 259 So. 3d 669 (Ala. Civ.

12024–2024
Welch v. State green
alacrimapp · 2010
1 sentence

2017E.g., Welch v. State , 63 So.3d 1275 (Ala. Crim.

12017–2017
Davis v. State green
alacrimapp · 1989
1 sentence

2001It is the duty of the appellant to file a correct record, Davis v. State, 549 So.2d 577 (Ala.Crim.App.1989); this court will not presume error from a silpnt record.

12001–2001
McGowan v. Chrysler Corp. green
ala · 1994
11999–1999
Vowell & Meelheim v. Beddow, Erben & Bowen, Pa green
ala · 1996
11999–1999
Stegall v. State green
alacrimapp · 1993
11999–1999
Ex Parte Alabama Power Co. green
ala · 1967
11992–1992
Childs v. State green
alacrimapp · 1990
11992–1992

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-40 (4) AL § Ala. Code § 12-2-7 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-45 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-46 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-47 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-49 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-51 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-52 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 13A-5-53 (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

AL 41 (1990–2024) ID 20 (1952–2023) NC 7 (2001–2026) OK 3 (1987–2018) IN 3 (1923–1982) GA 2 (1991–1997) CA 2 (2022–2023) KS 2 (1954–2014) WA 2 (1915–1933)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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