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third-party claim in Alabama

28 Alabama opinions name it 4 courts 1915–2014 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Ex Parte Duncan Const. Co., Inc.green
ala · 1984 · cited in 4 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1986–2008
2 sentences

2003Twice, this Court granted the petitions and held that the trial court had exceeded the permissible limits of its discretion in separating or severing the third-party claim from the original action. 2 Palughi , 494 So.2d at 405 ; Duncan Construction , 460 So.2d at 854 .

2003As this Court stated in Duncan Construction , the record did not "support such a conclusion," and the trial court did not show that the original parties to the action would be prejudiced if the third-party claim was tried with the original action. 460 So.2d at 854 .

34
Evans v. Mutual Assur., Inc.green
ala · 1999 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2012–2014
2 sentences

2014See Evans v. Mutual Assurance, Inc., 727 So. 2d 66, 67 (Ala. 1999) (stating that 'a cause of action arising out of a failure to settle a third-party claim made against the insured does not accrue unless and until the claimant obtains a final judgment in excess of the policy limits').

2014See Evans v. Mutual Assurance, Inc., 727 So.2d 66, 67 (Ala.1999) (stating that ‘a cause of action arising out of a failure to settle a third-party claim made against the insured does not accrue unless and until the claimant obtains a final judgment in excess of the policy limits’).

22
Able v. Guntergreen
ala · 1912 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See Walton v. Beverly Enters.-Alabama, Inc., 4 So.3d 537, 542 (Ala.Civ.App.2008) (quoting Able v. Gunter, 174 Ala. 389, 393 , 57 So. 464, 465 (1912)) (“ ‘[P]arol evidence of prior or contemporaneous verbal agreements varying or adding to the written contract is not admissible.’ ”).

2009See Walton v. Beverly Enters.-Alabama, Inc., 4 So.3d 537, 542 (Ala.Civ.App.2008) (quoting Able v. Gunter, 174 Ala. 389, 393 , 57 So. 464, 465 (1912)) (“ ‘[P]arol evidence of prior or contemporaneous verbal agreements varying or adding to the written contract is not admissible.’ ”).

11
Walton v. Beverly Enterprises-Alabama, Inc.green
alacivapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See Walton v. Beverly Enters.-Alabama, Inc., 4 So.3d 537, 542 (Ala.Civ.App.2008) (quoting Able v. Gunter, 174 Ala. 389, 393 , 57 So. 464, 465 (1912)) (“ ‘[P]arol evidence of prior or contemporaneous verbal agreements varying or adding to the written contract is not admissible.’ ”).

11
Ex Parte Palughigreen
ala · 1986 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
2 sentences

2003See Ex parte Palughi , 494 So.2d 404 (Ala. 1986); R.B.

2003Twice, this Court granted the petitions and held that the trial court had exceeded the permissible limits of its discretion in separating or severing the third-party claim from the original action. 2 Palughi , 494 So.2d at 405 ; Duncan Construction , 460 So.2d at 854 .

11
Ex Parte Be&k Const. Co.green
ala · 1998 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003Thus, where trial courts in which third-party claims have been brought make no determination concerning the proper allocation of settlement proceeds with respect to future medical expenses, or erroneously determine that no portion of a third-party recovery is allocable to such expenses, it devolves upon courts hearing employees' workers'-compensation claims, in the first instance, to rectify such errors or omissions by "fairly apportion[ing]" third-party recoveries so as to equitably determine what portions thereof are "attributable to medical (and vocational) expenses, both past and future."

11
Chandler v. Owensgreen
ala · 1938 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
2 sentences

1990Chandler v. Owens, 235 Ala. 356 , 179 So. 256, 259 (1938).

1990Chandler v. Owens, 235 Ala. 356 , 179 So. 256, 259 (1938).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (34)

CaseCitedYears
Faith Properties, LLC v. First Commercial Bank green
ala · 2008
2 sentences

2009Faith Properties, supra, and Nichols, supra. Conclusion The trial court did not have jurisdiction to accept Blakeney LLC's amended pleadings adding a cross-claim, a third-party claim, and a party.

2009Faith Properties, supra, and Nichols, supra. Conclusion The trial court did not have jurisdiction to accept Blakeney LLC’s amended pleadings adding a cross-claim, a third-party claim, and a party.

22009–2009
Nichols v. Ingram Plumbing green
alacivapp · 1998
2 sentences

2009Faith Properties, supra, and Nichols, supra. Conclusion The trial court did not have jurisdiction to accept Blakeney LLC's amended pleadings adding a cross-claim, a third-party claim, and a party.

2009Faith Properties, supra, and Nichols, supra. Conclusion The trial court did not have jurisdiction to accept Blakeney LLC’s amended pleadings adding a cross-claim, a third-party claim, and a party.

22009–2009
Davis v. State green
alacrimapp · 1990
2 sentences

2001The first step of the test is met here because, even though C.D.C. was originally approached by his father, who had no knowledge of the undercover investigation, “a third party may claim entrapment when he has been induced to commit crime by an unsuspecting middleman.” Davis, 570 So.2d at 794 .

2001The first step of the test is met here because, even though C.D.C. was originally approached by his father, who had no knowledge of the undercover investigation, "a third party may claim entrapment when he has been induced to commit crime by an unsuspecting middleman." Davis, 570 So.2d at 794 .

22001–2001
Bush v. Godard green
· 1970
2 sentences

2014Bush, 286 Ala. at 373 , 240 So.2d at 124-25 .

2014Bush, 286 Ala. at 373 , 240 So.2d at 124-25 .

12014–2014
Dudley v. Mesa Industries green
ala · 2000
2 sentences

2009Id.

2009Id.

12009–2009
MILLER AND MILLER CONST. CO. v. Madewell green
alacivapp · 2002
1 sentence

2003We concluded in Miller III that the trial court erred in finding that no portion of the employee's settlement should be attributed to future medical expenses and in denying the employer's subrogation claim on that basis; we reversed that judgment and mandated on remand that the trial court, in the words of the main opinion, "reconsider the evidence in the record regarding future medical expenses and apportion a part of the settlement as future medical expenses." 829 So.2d at 781 . 1 On remand from this court after Miller III , the trial court entered a new judgment on September 26, 2002.

12003–2003
McMillon v. Hunter green
ala · 1983
1 sentence

2000In McMillon v. Hunter , 439 So.2d 153 (Ala. 1983), this Court declined to give a preclusive effect to a prior dismissal of a third-party claim for failure to comply with the "occurrence test" set forth in Rule 14, Ala.R.Civ.P.

12000–2000
Key v. Robert M. Duke Ins. Agency green
ala · 1976
1 sentence

1999Duke Insurance Agency , 340 So.2d 781 , 783 (Ala. 1976)].

11999–1999
Pharr v. Continental Cas. Co. green
ala · 1983
1 sentence

1996In Pharr v. Continental Casualty Co., 429 So.2d 1018 (Ala.1983), our supreme court discussed the issue of timely notice to one’s insurer.

11996–1996
Shields v. Consolidated Rail Corp. green
nysd · 1981
1 sentence

1991Paul Pacific Railroad , [ 94 Wn.2d 155 ] 615 P.2d 457 (Wash. 1980); Sheilds v. Consolidated Rail Corp. , 530 F. Supp. 400 (S.D.N.Y. 1981)." We are unable to agree with the railroad's argument that the FELA does not prohibit the filing of a third-party claim such as the one dismissed by the trial judge here.

11991–1991
Robert M. Cavanaugh, and Martha E. Cavanaugh v. Western Maryland Railway Company and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company green
ca4 · 1984
1 sentence

1991An outline of the two views of property damage counterclaims is set out in Cavanaugh v. Western Maryland R.R. , 729 F.2d 289 (4th Cir. 1984) and Stack v. Chicago, Milwaukee, St.

11991–1991
Stack v. Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Co. green
wash · 1980
2 sentences

1991Paul Pacific Railroad , [ 94 Wn.2d 155 ] 615 P.2d 457 (Wash. 1980); Sheilds v. Consolidated Rail Corp. , 530 F. Supp. 400 (S.D.N.Y. 1981)." We are unable to agree with the railroad's argument that the FELA does not prohibit the filing of a third-party claim such as the one dismissed by the trial judge here.

1991Paul Pacific Railroad , [ 94 Wn.2d 155 ] 615 P.2d 457 (Wash. 1980); Sheilds v. Consolidated Rail Corp. , 530 F. Supp. 400 (S.D.N.Y. 1981)." We are unable to agree with the railroad's argument that the FELA does not prohibit the filing of a third-party claim such as the one dismissed by the trial judge here.

11991–1991
Sorrells v. United States green
scotus · 1932
2 sentences

1990In Sorrells, supra , the United States Supreme Court articulated the "origin of intent test." This test permits invocation of the entrapment defense "when the criminal design originates with the officials of the Government, and they implant in the mind of an innocent person the disposition to commit the alleged offense and induce its commission in order that they may prosecute." Sorrells, supra , 287 U.S. at 442 , 53 S.Ct. at 212 -13 .

1990In Sorrells, supra , the United States Supreme Court articulated the "origin of intent test." This test permits invocation of the entrapment defense "when the criminal design originates with the officials of the Government, and they implant in the mind of an innocent person the disposition to commit the alleged offense and induce its commission in order that they may prosecute." Sorrells, supra , 287 U.S. at 442 , 53 S.Ct. at 212 -13 .

11990–1990
Mills v. Welk green
ala · 1985
1 sentence

1988In Mills v. Welk , supra, this Court upheld the dismissal of a third-party claim.

11988–1988
Waters v. American Cas. Co. of Reading, Pa green
ala · 1953
2 sentences

1981Waters v. American Casualty Insurance Co. , 261 Ala. 252 , 73 So.2d 524 (1954).

1981Waters v. American Casualty Insurance Co. , 261 Ala. 252 , 73 So.2d 524 (1954).

11981–1981
Childs v. MISSISSIPPI VAL. TITLE INS. CO. green
ala · 1978
1 sentence

1979They contend the trial court erred in its holding that Alabama law would not permit an action based on the allegations contained in Count Two—the tort of bad faith or "outrage." [1] As stated in Childs v. Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Co., 359 So.2d 1146 (Ala. 1978), the tort of bad faith has neither been accepted nor rejected in first-party actions in Alabama. [2] The tort has, however, been recognized in third-party actions where an insurer wrongfully refuses to settle a third-party claim within policy limits, and such refusal results in a judgment against the insured in excess of polic

11979–1979
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company v. Smith green
ala · 1966
2 sentences

1979Childs v. Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Co., supra; Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. v. Smith, 280 Ala. 343 , 194 So.2d 505 (1967).

1979Childs v. Mississippi Valley Title Insurance Co., supra; Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. v. Smith, 280 Ala. 343 , 194 So.2d 505 (1967).

11979–1979
Ex Parte Huguley Water System green
ala · 1968
2 sentences

1971Hoar concedes that in a previous decision, Ex parte Huguley Water System, 282 Ala. 633 , 213 So.2d 799 (1968), this court concluded that a trial court possessed the inherent right, acting within its discretion, to refuse to hear a third party claim if it “would impair unduly the exercising of the court’s powers and functions * * *.” Nevertheless, Hoar argues that in this instance the trial court was not exercising this inherent power in striking the third party complaint.

1971Hoar concedes that in a previous decision, Ex parte Huguley Water System, 282 Ala. 633 , 213 So.2d 799 (1968), this court concluded that a trial court possessed the inherent right, acting within its discretion, to refuse to hear a third party claim if it “would impair unduly the exercising of the court’s powers and functions * * *.” Nevertheless, Hoar argues that in this instance the trial court was not exercising this inherent power in striking the third party complaint.

11971–1971
McArthur v. Carrie's Adm'r green
· 1858
1 sentence

1937Goodwyn et al. v. Baldwin et al., 59 Ala. 127 , Mr. Justice Stone reaffirmed McArthur v. Carrie’s Adm’r, 32 Ala. 75 , 70 Am.Dec. 529, and Coyle v. Wilkins et al., 57 Ala. 108 , saying that if parties allow 20 years to .elapse without taking any steps to compel a settlement, or to assert rights of property, the presumption of payment, or settlement of the disputed title, arises.

11937–1937
Goodwyn v. Baldwin neutral
ala · 1877
1 sentence

1937Goodwyn et al. v. Baldwin et al., 59 Ala. 127 , Mr. Justice Stone reaffirmed McArthur v. Carrie’s Adm’r, 32 Ala. 75 , 70 Am.Dec. 529, and Coyle v. Wilkins et al., 57 Ala. 108 , saying that if parties allow 20 years to .elapse without taking any steps to compel a settlement, or to assert rights of property, the presumption of payment, or settlement of the disputed title, arises.

11937–1937
Coyle v. Wilkins neutral
· 1876
1 sentence

1937Goodwyn et al. v. Baldwin et al., 59 Ala. 127 , Mr. Justice Stone reaffirmed McArthur v. Carrie’s Adm’r, 32 Ala. 75 , 70 Am.Dec. 529, and Coyle v. Wilkins et al., 57 Ala. 108 , saying that if parties allow 20 years to .elapse without taking any steps to compel a settlement, or to assert rights of property, the presumption of payment, or settlement of the disputed title, arises.

11937–1937
Sims v. State green
ala · 1906
11923–1923
Jones v. State green
· 1913
11923–1923
Fonville v. State neutral
ala · 1890
11923–1923
Redden v. State neutral
alactapp · 1913
2 sentences

1923Clemmons v. State, 18 Ala. App. 650 , 94 South. 245 ; Fonville v. State, 91 Ala. 39 , 8 South. 688 ; Redden v. State, 7 Ala. App. 33 , 60 South. 992 ; Gary v. State, 18 Ala. App. 367 , 92 South. 533 ; Jones v. State, 181 Ala. 63, 78 , 61 South. 434 ; Sims v. State, 146 Ala. 109, 118 , 41 South. 413 .

1923Clemmons v. State, 18 Ala. App. 650 , 94 South. 245 ; Fonville v. State, 91 Ala. 39 , 8 South. 688 ; Redden v. State, 7 Ala. App. 33 , 60 South. 992 ; Gary v. State, 18 Ala. App. 367 , 92 South. 533 ; Jones v. State, 181 Ala. 63, 78 , 61 South. 434 ; Sims v. State, 146 Ala. 109, 118 , 41 South. 413 .

11923–1923
Gary v. State neutral
alactapp · 1922
11923–1923
Clemmons v. State neutral
· 1922
2 sentences

1923Clemmons v. State, 18 Ala. App. 650 , 94 South. 245 ; Fonville v. State, 91 Ala. 39 , 8 South. 688 ; Redden v. State, 7 Ala. App. 33 , 60 South. 992 ; Gary v. State, 18 Ala. App. 367 , 92 South. 533 ; Jones v. State, 181 Ala. 63, 78 , 61 South. 434 ; Sims v. State, 146 Ala. 109, 118 , 41 South. 413 .

1923Clemmons v. State, 18 Ala. App. 650 , 94 South. 245 ; Fonville v. State, 91 Ala. 39 , 8 South. 688 ; Redden v. State, 7 Ala. App. 33 , 60 South. 992 ; Gary v. State, 18 Ala. App. 367 , 92 South. 533 ; Jones v. State, 181 Ala. 63, 78 , 61 South. 434 ; Sims v. State, 146 Ala. 109, 118 , 41 South. 413 .

11923–1923
Howard v. Deens green
ala · 1904
11915–1915
Dumas v. Peoples' Bank neutral
ala · 1906
11915–1915
Merchants National Bank v. Bales neutral
ala · 1906
11915–1915
Ross v. American Banana Co. neutral
· 1907
11915–1915
Carleton v. Kimbrough neutral
ala · 1907
11915–1915
Hensley v. Orendorff green
ala · 1907
11915–1915
McMillan v. Nettles neutral
alactapp · 1913
11915–1915

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AL § Ala. Code § 12-2-7 (3) AL § Ala. Code § 6-11-27 (3)

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