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40 Alabama opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2001 0 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Caterpillar Tractor Co. v. Fordgreen2 sentences1989"Did the court err in granting [Miller's] motion for a directed verdict on the issue of wantonness at the close of the [Partridges'] case?" This suit was pending on June 11, 1987; therefore, Ala. Code 1975, § 12-21-12 , does not apply, and the applicable standard of review is the "scintilla rule." In Hood v. Murray , 547 So.2d 75 , 78 (Ala. 1989), this Court, quoting Caterpillar Tractor Co. v. Ford , 406 So.2d 854 , 856 (Ala. 1981), stated the standard of review for a directed verdict, using the scintilla of evidence rule, as follows: " 'A directed verdict is proper only where there is a compl 1989In Hood v. Murray , 547 So.2d 75 (Ala. 1989), this Court, quoting Caterpillar Tractor Co. v. Ford , 406 So.2d 854 , 856 (Ala. 1981), reiterated the well-established standard of review for a directed verdict applying the "scintilla rule," as follows: " 'A directed verdict is proper only where there is a complete absence of proof on an issue material to the claim or where there are no disputed questions of fact on which reasonable people could differ. | 3 | 14 |
Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. v. Hutchesongreen2 sentences2001See Fleetwood Enters., Inc. v. Hutcheson, 791 So.2d 920 (Ala. 2000). 2001See Fleetwood Enters., Inc. v. Hutcheson, 791 So.2d 920 (Ala.2000). | 2 | 2 |
Ritch v. Waldropgreen2 sentences1987It is well established that "a directed verdict is proper only where there is a complete absence of proof on an issue material to the claim or where there are no disputed questions of fact on which reasonable people could differ." Ritch v. Waldrop , 428 So.2d 1 (Ala. 1982). 1987It is well established that “a directed verdict is proper only where there is a complete absence of proof on an issue material to the claim or where there are no disputed questions of fact on which reasonable people could differ.” Ritch v. Waldrop, 428 So.2d 1 (Ala.1982). | 1 | 5 |
Ford Motor Co., Inc. v. Phillipsgreen2 sentences1992Ford Motor Co. v. Phillips , 551 So.2d 992 (Ala. 1989). 1991Ford Motor Co. v. Phillips , 551 So.2d 992 , 994 (Ala. 1989); Barksdale v. Walters , 505 So.2d 1216 , 1217 (Ala. 1987). | 1 | 3 |
Quillen v. Quillengreen2 sentences1987Moreover, in considering the motion for directed verdict, the trial court must allow an issue to "go to the jury, if the evidence, or any reasonable inference arising therefrom, furnishes [so much as] a mere gleam, glimmer, spark, the least particle, the smallest trace, or a scintilla in support of the theory of the complaint," Kilcrease v. Harris , 288 Ala. 245 , 259 So.2d 797 (1972), and, "[i]f any reasonable inference drawn from the evidence proves to be adverse to the moving party, a motion for directed verdict is due to be denied." Quillen v. Quillen , 388 So.2d 985 , 988 (Ala. 1980). 1987Moreover, in considering the motion for directed verdict, the trial court must allow an issue to “go to the jury, if the evidence, or any reasonable inference arising therefrom, furnishes [so much as] a mere gleam, glimmer, spark, the least particle, the smallest trace, or a scintilla in support of the theory of the complaint,” Kilcrease v. Harris, 288 Ala. 245 , 259 So.2d 797 (1972), and, “[i]f any reasonable inference drawn from the evidence proves to be adverse to the moving party, a motion for directed verdict is due to be denied.” Quillen v. Quillen, 388 So.2d 985, 988 (Ala.1980). | 1 | 2 |
Alabama Farm Bureau Mutual Casualty Insurance Co. v. Griffingreen2 sentences1991Ford Motor Co. v. Phillips , 551 So.2d 992 , 994 (Ala. 1989); Barksdale v. Walters , 505 So.2d 1216 , 1217 (Ala. 1987). 1991Ford Motor Co. v. Phillips, 551 So.2d 992, 994 (Ala. 1989); Barksdale v. Walters, 505 So.2d 1216, 1217 (Ala.1987). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Deal v. Johnson
green
2 sentences1990Deal v. Johnson , 362 So.2d 214 (Ala. 1978). . . . 1990Deal v. Johnson , 362 So.2d 214 (Ala. 1978). | 23 | 1981–1990 |
Zaharavich v. Clingerman by and Through Clingerman
green
2 sentences1994Zaharavich v. Clingerman , 529 So.2d 978 (Ala. 1988). 1992Zaharavich v. Clingerman, 529 So.2d 978 (Ala.1988). | 2 | 1992–1994 |
Hood v. Murray
green
2 sentences1989"Did the court err in granting [Miller's] motion for a directed verdict on the issue of wantonness at the close of the [Partridges'] case?" This suit was pending on June 11, 1987; therefore, Ala. Code 1975, § 12-21-12 , does not apply, and the applicable standard of review is the "scintilla rule." In Hood v. Murray , 547 So.2d 75 , 78 (Ala. 1989), this Court, quoting Caterpillar Tractor Co. v. Ford , 406 So.2d 854 , 856 (Ala. 1981), stated the standard of review for a directed verdict, using the scintilla of evidence rule, as follows: " 'A directed verdict is proper only where there is a compl 1989In Hood v. Murray , 547 So.2d 75 (Ala. 1989), this Court, quoting Caterpillar Tractor Co. v. Ford , 406 So.2d 854 , 856 (Ala. 1981), reiterated the well-established standard of review for a directed verdict applying the "scintilla rule," as follows: " 'A directed verdict is proper only where there is a complete absence of proof on an issue material to the claim or where there are no disputed questions of fact on which reasonable people could differ. | 2 | 1989–1989 |
Kilcrease v. Harris
green
2 sentences1987Moreover, in considering the motion for directed verdict, the trial court must allow an issue to “go to the jury, if the evidence, or any reasonable inference arising therefrom, furnishes [so much as] a mere gleam, glimmer, spark, the least particle, the smallest trace, or a scintilla in support of the theory of the complaint,” Kilcrease v. Harris, 288 Ala. 245 , 259 So.2d 797 (1972), and, “[i]f any reasonable inference drawn from the evidence proves to be adverse to the moving party, a motion for directed verdict is due to be denied.” Quillen v. Quillen, 388 So.2d 985, 988 (Ala.1980). 1987Moreover, in considering the motion for directed verdict, the trial court must allow an issue to “go to the jury, if the evidence, or any reasonable inference arising therefrom, furnishes [so much as] a mere gleam, glimmer, spark, the least particle, the smallest trace, or a scintilla in support of the theory of the complaint,” Kilcrease v. Harris, 288 Ala. 245 , 259 So.2d 797 (1972), and, “[i]f any reasonable inference drawn from the evidence proves to be adverse to the moving party, a motion for directed verdict is due to be denied.” Quillen v. Quillen, 388 So.2d 985, 988 (Ala.1980). | 2 | 1987–1987 |
Worley v. City of Huntsville
neutral
1 sentence1987Worley v. City of Huntsville , 452 So.2d 867 (Ala.Civ.App. 1984). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Continental Assur. Co. v. Kountz
green
1 sentence1986Continental Assurance Co. v. Kountz , 461 So.2d 802 (Ala. 1984). | 1 | 1986–1986 |
Dixie Electric Company v. Maggio
green
2 sentences1981Under Rule 50 (e), Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, a directed verdict is proper where there is not a "scintilla in support of the theory of the complaint," Dixie Electric Company v. Maggio , 294 Ala. 411 , 318 So.2d 274 , 276 (1975), and there is a complete absence of proof on an issue material to the claim. 1981Under Rule 50 (e), Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure, a directed verdict is proper where there is not a "scintilla in support of the theory of the complaint," Dixie Electric Company v. Maggio , 294 Ala. 411 , 318 So.2d 274 , 276 (1975), and there is a complete absence of proof on an issue material to the claim. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Loeb and Co., Inc. v. Martin
green
2 sentences1978Loeb Co. v. Martin , 295 Ala. 262 , 327 So.2d 711 (1976); Alabama Power Co. v. Taylor , supra. We have found no proof in the record that these three defendants were de jure directors of the bankrupt corporation. 1978Loeb Co. v. Martin , 295 Ala. 262 , 327 So.2d 711 (1976); Alabama Power Co. v. Taylor , supra. We have found no proof in the record that these three defendants were de jure directors of the bankrupt corporation. | 1 | 1978–1978 |