appellant to show error in Alabama

34 Alabama opinions name it 4 courts 1907–2024 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 (5)

Case	Followed	Cited
Austin v. Providence Hospital & Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.green alacivapp · 2014 · cited in 4 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2014–2024 2 sentences 2024"When a trial court enters conclusions of law stating alternative legal grounds for its judgment, the failure of an appellant to show error as to each ground in his or her opening brief constitutes a waiver of any argument as to the omitted ground and results in an automatic affirmance of the judgment." Austin v. Providence Hosp., 155 So. 3d 1028, 1031 (Ala. Civ. 2016“This court is required to affirm a judgment if the appellant has waived any arguments regarding an alternative basis for the judgment.” Drake v. Alabama Republican Party, 209 So.3d 1118, 1122 (Ala.Civ.App.2016); see also Austin v. Providence Hosp., 155 So.3d 1028, 1031 (Ala.Civ.App.2014) (‘When a trial court enters conclusions of law stating alternative legal grounds for its judgment, the failure of an appellant to show error as to each ground in his or her opening brief constitutes a waiver of any argument as to the omitted ground and results in an automatic affirmance of the judgment.”).	4	4
Soutullo v. Mobile Countygreen ala · 2010 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014 2 sentences 2014See Soutullo v. Mobile Cnty., 58 So.3d 733, 738 (Ala.2010). 2014See Austin v. Providence Hosp., 155 So.3d 1028, 1030 (Ala.Civ.App.2014) (“When a trial court enters conclusions of law stating alternative legal grounds for its judgment, the failure of an appellant to show error as to each ground in his or her opening brief constitutes a waiver of any argument as to the omitted ground and results in an automatic affirmance of the judgment.”); see also Soutullo v. Mobile Cnty., 58 So.3d 733, 738 (Ala.2010).	2	2
Fuller v. Stategreen ala · 1959 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1963–2009 2 sentences 2009See Fuller v. State, 269 Ala. 312, 324 , 113 So.2d 153, 163 (1959)(holding that if an appellant believes that a trial court’s conduct in questioning 463 a venire resulted in prejudice, then it becomes incumbent upon the appellant to show the error; “[i]t cannot be presumed”). 2009See Fuller v. State, 269 Ala. 312, 324 , 113 So.2d 153, 163 (1959)(holding that if an appellant believes that a trial court’s conduct in questioning 463 a venire resulted in prejudice, then it becomes incumbent upon the appellant to show the error; “[i]t cannot be presumed”).	1	2
Drake v. Alabama Republican Partygreen alacivapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016 1 sentence 2016“This court is required to affirm a judgment if the appellant has waived any arguments regarding an alternative basis for the judgment.” Drake v. Alabama Republican Party, 209 So.3d 1118, 1122 (Ala.Civ.App.2016); see also Austin v. Providence Hosp., 155 So.3d 1028, 1031 (Ala.Civ.App.2014) (‘When a trial court enters conclusions of law stating alternative legal grounds for its judgment, the failure of an appellant to show error as to each ground in his or her opening brief constitutes a waiver of any argument as to the omitted ground and results in an automatic affirmance of the judgment.”).	1	1
Greenwald v. Stategreen alacrimapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009 1 sentence 2009See also Greenwald v. State, 579 So.2d 38 (Ala.Crim.App.1991)(despite the fact that the potential juror worked, kept an apartment, and was registered to vote in another county because she received her driver’s license, her paycheck, and her business mail there, spent summers in the county and considers herself a resident of the county, she was held to be such).	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 (33)

Case	Cited	Years
Kabase v. State green ala · 1943 2 sentences 1984Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766 (1943). 1984Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766 (1943).	7	1955–1984
Edwards v. State green ala · 1963 2 sentences 1994Appellant has the burden of showing reversible error, and error must affirmatively appear.' Id. 'Substantial error is not presumed, but the burden is upon the appellant to show error.' Edwards v. State , 274 Ala. 569 , 570 , 150 So.2d 710 , 711 (1963). 'A reviewing court cannot predicate error on matters not shown by the record. 1994Appellant has the burden of showing reversible error, and error must affirmatively appear.' Id. 'Substantial error is not presumed, but the burden is upon the appellant to show error.' Edwards v. State , 274 Ala. 569 , 570 , 150 So.2d 710 , 711 (1963). 'A reviewing court cannot predicate error on matters not shown by the record.	6	1988–1994
McCall v. State neutral ala · 1955 2 sentences 1963Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766; McCall v. State, 262 Ala. 414 , 79 So.2d 51 ; Fuller v. State, 269 Ala. 312 , 113 So.2d 153 ; Cook v. State, 269 Ala. 646 , 115 So.2d 101 . 1963Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766; McCall v. State, 262 Ala. 414 , 79 So.2d 51 ; Fuller v. State, 269 Ala. 312 , 113 So.2d 153 ; Cook v. State, 269 Ala. 646 , 115 So.2d 101 .	3	1955–1963
Smith v. State green ala · 1913 2 sentences 1917BROWN, P. J. (8) The burden is on the appellant to show error.- — Smith v. State, 183 Ala. 10 , 62 South. 864 . 1917BROWN, P. J. (8) The burden is on the appellant to show error.- — Smith v. State, 183 Ala. 10 , 62 South. 864 .	3	1916–1939
Ballard v. State neutral ala · 1938 2 sentences 1994Appellant has the burden of showing reversible error, and error must affirmatively appear.' Id. 'Substantial error is not presumed, but the burden is upon the appellant to show error.' Edwards v. State , 274 Ala. 569 , 570 , 150 So.2d 710 , 711 (1963). 'A reviewing court cannot predicate error on matters not shown by the record. 1990Appellant has the burden of showing reversible error, and error must affirmatively appear.' Id. 'Substantial error is not presumed, but the burden is upon the appellant to show error.' Edwards v. State , 274 Ala. 569 , 570 , 150 So.2d 710 , 711 (1963). 'A reviewing court cannot predicate error on matters not shown by the record.	2	1990–1994
Chillous v. State green alacrimapp · 1981 2 sentences 1987Chillous v. State , 405 So.2d 58 (Ala.Cr.App. 1981); A.R.A.P. 45." Cargill v. State , 432 So.2d 520 , 522 (Ala.Cr.App. 1983). 1983Chillous v. State , 405 So.2d 58 (Ala.Cr.App. 1981); A.R.A.P. 45.	2	1983–1987
Washington v. State green ala · 1953 2 sentences 1961McCall v. State, 262 Ala. 414 , 79 So.2d 51 ; Washington v. State, 259 Ala. 104 , 65 So.2d 704 ; Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766 . 1955Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766, 767 ; Washington v. State, 259 Ala. 104 , 65 So.2d 704 .	2	1955–1961
Washington v. State neutral ala · 1953 2 sentences 1961McCall v. State, 262 Ala. 414 , 79 So.2d 51 ; Washington v. State, 259 Ala. 104 , 65 So.2d 704 ; Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766 . 1955Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766, 767 ; Washington v. State, 259 Ala. 104 , 65 So.2d 704 .	2	1955–1961
Roubicek v. Roubicek green ala · 1945 2 sentences 1955Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Lakey v. State, 258 Ala. 116 , 61 So.2d 117 . 1955Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Lakey v. State, 258 Ala. 116 , 61 So.2d 117 .	2	1952–1955
Allison v. State green alacrimapp · 1994 1 sentence 1995Indeed, a silent record supports a judgment'. . . ." ' " Allison v. State , 645 So.2d 358 , 361 (Ala.Cr.App. 1994) (citations omitted).	1	1995–1995
Elmer Banks v. Wainwright neutral scotus · 1963 1 sentence 1992"Substantial error is not presumed, but the burden is upon the appellant to show error." Edwards v. State , 274 Ala. 569 , 570 , 150 So.2d 710 , 711 , cert. denied, 375 U.S. 882 , 84 S.Ct. 152 , 11 L.Ed.2d 112 (1963).	1	1992–1992
Edwards v. Alabama yellow scotus · 1963 1 sentence 1992"Substantial error is not presumed, but the burden is upon the appellant to show error." Edwards v. State , 274 Ala. 569 , 570 , 150 So.2d 710 , 711 , cert. denied, 375 U.S. 882 , 84 S.Ct. 152 , 11 L.Ed.2d 112 (1963).	1	1992–1992
Turner v. Clutts green ala · 1990 1 sentence 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).	1	1992–1992
Gilbert v. State green alacrimapp · 1981 1 sentence 1990Gilbert v. State , 401 So.2d 342 (Ala.Crim.App. 1981).	1	1990–1990
Cargill v. State green alacrimapp · 1983 1 sentence 1987Chillous v. State , 405 So.2d 58 (Ala.Cr.App. 1981); A.R.A.P. 45." Cargill v. State , 432 So.2d 520 , 522 (Ala.Cr.App. 1983).	1	1987–1987
Bryson v. State green ala · 1955 2 sentences 1981Bryson v. State , 264 Ala. 111 , 84 So.2d 785 (1956). 1981Bryson v. State , 264 Ala. 111 , 84 So.2d 785 (1956).	1	1981–1981
Aaron v. State green ala · 1961 2 sentences 1980Aaron v. State , 273 Ala. 337 , 139 So.2d 309 , 314 (1961). 1980Aaron v. State , 273 Ala. 337 , 139 So.2d 309 , 314 (1961).	1	1980–1980
Cook v. State green ala · 1959 2 sentences 1963Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766; McCall v. State, 262 Ala. 414 , 79 So.2d 51 ; Fuller v. State, 269 Ala. 312 , 113 So.2d 153 ; Cook v. State, 269 Ala. 646 , 115 So.2d 101 . 1963Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766; McCall v. State, 262 Ala. 414 , 79 So.2d 51 ; Fuller v. State, 269 Ala. 312 , 113 So.2d 153 ; Cook v. State, 269 Ala. 646 , 115 So.2d 101 .	1	1963–1963
King v. Scott neutral ala · 1928 2 sentences 1955King v. Scott, 217 Ala. 511 , 116 So. 681 . 1955King v. Scott, 217 Ala. 511 , 116 So. 681 .	1	1955–1955
Lakey v. State green ala · 1952 2 sentences 1955Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Lakey v. State, 258 Ala. 116 , 61 So.2d 117 . 1955Kabase v. State, 244 Ala. 182 , 12 So.2d 766 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Lakey v. State, 258 Ala. 116 , 61 So.2d 117 .	1	1955–1955
Campbell v. Campbell neutral ala · 1949 2 sentences 1952Campbell v. Campbell, 252 Ala. 487 , 41 So. 2d 185 ; Sumner v. Caldwell, 244 Ala. 149 , 12 So.2d 391 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Mobile City Lines v. Alexander, 249 Ala. 107 , 30 So.2d 4 ; Gavin v. Hughes, 249 Ala. 126 , 30 So.2d 245 . 1952Campbell v. Campbell, 252 Ala. 487 , 41 So. 2d 185 ; Sumner v. Caldwell, 244 Ala. 149 , 12 So.2d 391 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Mobile City Lines v. Alexander, 249 Ala. 107 , 30 So.2d 4 ; Gavin v. Hughes, 249 Ala. 126 , 30 So.2d 245 .	1	1952–1952
Mobile City Lines, Inc. v. Alexander green ala · 1947 2 sentences 1952Campbell v. Campbell, 252 Ala. 487 , 41 So. 2d 185 ; Sumner v. Caldwell, 244 Ala. 149 , 12 So.2d 391 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Mobile City Lines v. Alexander, 249 Ala. 107 , 30 So.2d 4 ; Gavin v. Hughes, 249 Ala. 126 , 30 So.2d 245 . 1952Campbell v. Campbell, 252 Ala. 487 , 41 So. 2d 185 ; Sumner v. Caldwell, 244 Ala. 149 , 12 So.2d 391 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Mobile City Lines v. Alexander, 249 Ala. 107 , 30 So.2d 4 ; Gavin v. Hughes, 249 Ala. 126 , 30 So.2d 245 .	1	1952–1952
Sumner v. Caldwell neutral ala · 1943 2 sentences 1952Campbell v. Campbell, 252 Ala. 487 , 41 So. 2d 185 ; Sumner v. Caldwell, 244 Ala. 149 , 12 So.2d 391 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Mobile City Lines v. Alexander, 249 Ala. 107 , 30 So.2d 4 ; Gavin v. Hughes, 249 Ala. 126 , 30 So.2d 245 . 1952Campbell v. Campbell, 252 Ala. 487 , 41 So. 2d 185 ; Sumner v. Caldwell, 244 Ala. 149 , 12 So.2d 391 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Mobile City Lines v. Alexander, 249 Ala. 107 , 30 So.2d 4 ; Gavin v. Hughes, 249 Ala. 126 , 30 So.2d 245 .	1	1952–1952
Gavin v. Hughes green ala · 1947 2 sentences 1952Campbell v. Campbell, 252 Ala. 487 , 41 So. 2d 185 ; Sumner v. Caldwell, 244 Ala. 149 , 12 So.2d 391 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Mobile City Lines v. Alexander, 249 Ala. 107 , 30 So.2d 4 ; Gavin v. Hughes, 249 Ala. 126 , 30 So.2d 245 . 1952Campbell v. Campbell, 252 Ala. 487 , 41 So. 2d 185 ; Sumner v. Caldwell, 244 Ala. 149 , 12 So.2d 391 ; Roubicek v. Roubicek, 246 Ala. 442 , 21 So.2d 244 ; Mobile City Lines v. Alexander, 249 Ala. 107 , 30 So.2d 4 ; Gavin v. Hughes, 249 Ala. 126 , 30 So.2d 245 .	1	1952–1952
Berry v. Dannelly neutral · 1932 2 sentences 1949Berry v. Dannelly, 226 Ala. 151 , 145 So. 663 ; Stallings v. State, 249 Ala. 580 , 32 So.2d 236 . 1949Berry v. Dannelly, 226 Ala. 151 , 145 So. 663 ; Stallings v. State, 249 Ala. 580 , 32 So.2d 236 .	1	1949–1949
Stallings v. State green ala · 1947	1	1949–1949
Milligan v. State green · 1922	1	1939–1939
J. C. Carland & Co. v. Burke neutral ala · 1916	1	1917–1917
McDonald v. Wood neutral ala · 1897	1	1916–1916
Central of Georgia Ry. Co. v. Thweatt neutral ala · 1907	1	1914–1914
Marsicano v. City of Birmingham neutral ala · 1910	1	1911–1911
Central Iron & Coal Co. v. Thompson neutral ala · 1910	1	1911–1911
Bolton v. Cuthbert green ala · 1902	1	1907–1907

Where else courts name it

GA 53 (1976–2023) NC 40 (1913–2023) AL 34 (1907–2024) CA 33 (1892–2025) IN 5 (1901–1977) IL 4 (1989–2008) TX 4 (2003–2023) OH 4 (1962–2025) KS 4 (1967–2024) KY 4 (1968–2025) SD 3 (1986–2023) WA 3 (1976–2017) FL 2 (1962–2009) NY 2 (1887–1887) NV 2 (1945–1954) ND 2 (1924–1961) MD 2 (1916–1933) ID 2 (1966–2023) VA 2 (1942–2015)

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