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heavy presumption in Alabama

29 Alabama opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2017 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.

Followed or applied (8)

CaseFollowedCited
Rg v. Gggreen
alacivapp · 2000 · cited in 9 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2017
2 sentences

2017Id. " R.G. v. G.G. , 771 So.2d 490 , 494 (Ala. Civ.

2011Finally, if a provision of an agreement is certain and clear, it is the duty of the trial court to determine its meaning, and the court’s determination is afforded a heavy presumption of correctness and will not be disturbed unless it is clearly erroneous. m: “771 So.2d at 494.

69
Granger v. Grangergreen
alacivapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See also Ex parte Littlepage, 796 So.2d 298, 301 (Ala.2001); Van Allen v. Van Allen, 812 So.2d 1276, 1277 (Ala.Civ.App.2001); and Granger v. Granger, 804 So.2d 217, 219 (Ala.Civ.App.2001).

11
Van Allen v. Van Allengreen
alacivapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See also Ex parte Littlepage, 796 So.2d 298, 301 (Ala.2001); Van Allen v. Van Allen, 812 So.2d 1276, 1277 (Ala.Civ.App.2001); and Granger v. Granger, 804 So.2d 217, 219 (Ala.Civ.App.2001).

11
Ex Parte Littlepagegreen
ala · 2001 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See also Ex parte Littlepage, 796 So.2d 298, 301 (Ala.2001); Van Allen v. Van Allen, 812 So.2d 1276, 1277 (Ala.Civ.App.2001); and Granger v. Granger, 804 So.2d 217, 219 (Ala.Civ.App.2001).

11
Wimpee v. Wimpeegreen
alacivapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999The interpretation made by the trial court is accorded a heavy presumption of correctness and will not be disturbed unless it is palpably erroneous." Wimpee v. Wimpee , 641 So.2d 287 , 288 (Ala.Civ.App. 1994).

1999The interpretation made by the trial court is accorded a heavy presumption of correctness and will not be disturbed unless it is palpably erroneous." Wimpee v. Wimpee, 641 So.2d 287, 288 (Ala.Civ.App.1994).

11
Countyof Oneida v. Oneida Indian Nation of NYgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995While the impossibility of the lawyers being in two places at once may require some accommodation in scheduling, it seems to me that the heavy presumption should be that the arbitration and the lawsuit will each proceed in its normal course." 470 U.S. at 225 , 105 S.Ct. at 1245.

11
Mass Appraisal Services, Inc. v. Carmichaelgreen
ala · 1981 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
1 sentence

1992In considering the weight an appellate court should accord such a finding, our supreme court has held: "In light of the fact the evidence in this case was adduced ore tenus, the findings of fact by the trial court made after a determination that ambiguity existed as a matter of law, are to be accorded a heavy presumption of validity, and they will not be disturbed unless palpably erroneous." Carmichael at 673 (citation omitted).

11
Johnson v. Passmoregreen
ala · 1991 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992Applying the aforementioned standard of review to this case, we cannot hold that the trial court's findings of fact were palpably erroneous, that is, that the sewage system was not within the scope of the term "structural members." In Johnson v. Passmore , 581 So.2d 830 (Ala. 1991), our supreme court reaffirmed the general rule that "covenants to repair will not be implied, and the burden is on the tenant alleging the existence of such a covenant to prove its existence." Johnson at 832 (citations omitted).

1992Applying the aforementioned standard of review to this case, we cannot hold that the trial court's findings of fact were palpably erroneous, that is, that the sewage system was not within the scope of the term "structural members." In Johnson v. Passmore , 581 So.2d 830 (Ala. 1991), our supreme court reaffirmed the general rule that "covenants to repair will not be implied, and the burden is on the tenant alleging the existence of such a covenant to prove its existence." Johnson at 832 (citations omitted).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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

Also cited on this issue (17)

CaseCitedYears
Vainrib v. Downey green
alacivapp · 1990
2 sentences

2017Id. " R.G. v. G.G. , 771 So.2d 490 , 494 (Ala. Civ.

2000Id.

32000–2017
Chapman v. Chapman green
alacivapp · 1994
2 sentences

2014However, if a term in a trial court’s judgment is ambiguous, then the trial court’s interpretation of that term ‘is accorded a heavy presumption of correctness and will not be disturbed unless it is palpably erroneous.’ Chapman, 634 So.2d at 1025 .” ’ “Given the nature of the award made by the arbitrators in this case and the nature of the resulting judgment the circuit court properly ordered the clerk to enter, it is apparent that the circuit court must take some additional responsibility for enforcing that award and the resulting judgment.

2012However, if a term in a trial court’s judgment is ambiguous, then the trial court’s interpretation of that term “is accorded a heavy presumption of correctness and will not be disturbed unless it is palpably erroneous.” Chapman, 634 So.2d at 1025 .’ ” Given the nature of the award made by the arbitrators in this case and the nature of the resulting judgment the circuit court properly ordered the clerk to enter, it is apparent that the circuit court must take some additional responsibility for enforcing that award and the resulting judgment.

32000–2014
Dean Witter Reynolds Inc. v. Byrd green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2000Justice Lyons, writing specially in Med Center Cars, Inc. v. Smith , 727 So.2d 9 (Ala. 1998), spoke to a trial court's wide discretion in managing a case by either staying or not staying judicial proceedings involving both arbitrable and nonarbitrable issues: "Although the main opinion recognizes that whether to stay the nonarbitrable claims was discretionary with the trial court, it expressly notes Justice White's special concurrence in Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. v. Byrd , 470 U.S. 213 , 225 , 105 S.Ct. 1238 , 84 L.Ed.2d 158 (1985), in which he opines that `the heavy presumption should be tha

2000Justice Lyons, writing specially in Med Center Cars, Inc. v. Smith , 727 So.2d 9 (Ala. 1998), spoke to a trial court's wide discretion in managing a case by either staying or not staying judicial proceedings involving both arbitrable and nonarbitrable issues: "Although the main opinion recognizes that whether to stay the nonarbitrable claims was discretionary with the trial court, it expressly notes Justice White's special concurrence in Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. v. Byrd , 470 U.S. 213 , 225 , 105 S.Ct. 1238 , 84 L.Ed.2d 158 (1985), in which he opines that `the heavy presumption should be tha

31995–2000
Ford v. Alabama By-Products Corp. green
ala · 1980
2 sentences

1986Ford v. Alabama By-Products Corp., 392 So.2d 217 (Ala.1980).

1985Ford v. Alabama ByProducts Corp., 392 So.2d 217 (Ala.1980).” See also Harrelson v. Glisson, 424 So.2d 591 (Ala.1982).

31981–1986
Grizzell v. Grizzell green
alacivapp · 1991
2 sentences

1994Grizzell v. Grizzell, 583 So.2d 1349 (Ala.Civ.App.1991).

1994Grizzell v. Grizzell , 583 So.2d 1349 (Ala.Civ.App. 1991).

21994–1994
Southeast Construction, L.L.C. v. War Construction, Inc. green
ala · 2012
1 sentence

2014To the extent WAR complains in its petition of the circuit court’s reluctance to do so, we agree with WAR and, accordingly, order the circuit court to take appropriate action to enforce the judgment it has en tered based upon the arbitrators’ award.” SEC I, 110 So.3d at 377-78 .

12014–2014
Routzong v. Baker green
· 2009
1 sentence

2012Id.’ ” Routzong v. Baker, 20 So.3d at 806 (quoting R.G. v. G.G., 771 So.2d 490, 494 (Ala.Civ.App.2000)).

12012–2012
State Personnel Bd. v. Akers green
ala · 2000
1 sentence

2002Bd. v. Akers , 797 So.2d 422 , 424-25 (Ala. 2000) (citations omitted).

12002–2002
Med Center Cars, Inc. v. Smith green
ala · 1998
1 sentence

2000Justice Lyons, writing specially in Med Center Cars, Inc. v. Smith , 727 So.2d 9 (Ala. 1998), spoke to a trial court's wide discretion in managing a case by either staying or not staying judicial proceedings involving both arbitrable and nonarbitrable issues: "Although the main opinion recognizes that whether to stay the nonarbitrable claims was discretionary with the trial court, it expressly notes Justice White's special concurrence in Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc. v. Byrd , 470 U.S. 213 , 225 , 105 S.Ct. 1238 , 84 L.Ed.2d 158 (1985), in which he opines that `the heavy presumption should be tha

12000–2000
Patterson v. Laney neutral
alacivapp · 1989
1 sentence

1991Patterson v. Laney , 549 So.2d 489 (Ala.Civ.App. 1989).

11991–1991
Lammons v. Lammons green
alacivapp · 1985
1 sentence

1989Lammons, 481 So.2d 390 .

11989–1989
Harrelson v. Glisson green
ala · 1982
1 sentence

1985Ford v. Alabama ByProducts Corp., 392 So.2d 217 (Ala.1980).” See also Harrelson v. Glisson, 424 So.2d 591 (Ala.1982).

11985–1985
Maffett v. Roberts green
ala · 1980
1 sentence

1982Goodson v. Elba Baking Co. , 408 So.2d 498 (Ala. 1981); Maffett v. Roberts , 388 So.2d 972 (Ala. 1980).

11982–1982
Goodson v. Elba Baking Co. green
ala · 1981
1 sentence

1982Goodson v. Elba Baking Co. , 408 So.2d 498 (Ala. 1981); Maffett v. Roberts , 388 So.2d 972 (Ala. 1980).

11982–1982
Allstate Beer, Inc. v. Julius Wile Sons & Co. green
gand · 1979
1 sentence

1981Looking to plaintiffs' contentions regarding due process, the Commerce Clause, and antitrust laws, we observe that Allstate Beer, supra , addressed these very issues in construing a Georgia statute, the critical provisions of which were virtually identical to those of Act 689.

11981–1981
Miles College, Inc. v. Oliver green
ala · 1980
1 sentence

1981City of Montgomery v. Maull , 344 So.2d 492 (Ala 1977); Miles College, Inc. v. Oliver , 382 So.2d 510 (Ala 1980) In light of the fact the evidence in this case was adduced ore tenus, the findings of fact by the trial court made after a determination that ambiguity existed as a matter of law, are to be accorded a heavy presumption of validity, and they will not be disturbed unless palpably erroneous.

11981–1981
City of Montgomery v. Maull green
ala · 1977
1 sentence

1981City of Montgomery v. Maull , 344 So.2d 492 (Ala 1977); Miles College, Inc. v. Oliver , 382 So.2d 510 (Ala 1980) In light of the fact the evidence in this case was adduced ore tenus, the findings of fact by the trial court made after a determination that ambiguity existed as a matter of law, are to be accorded a heavy presumption of validity, and they will not be disturbed unless palpably erroneous.

11981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

USC § 9u.s.c.1 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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