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24 Alabama opinions name it 3 courts 1906–2025 3 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 |
|---|---|---|
Ex Parte City of Birminghamgreen2 sentences2023See Ex parte City of Birmingham, 624 So. 2d 1018 (Ala. 1993). 2018See Ex parte City of Birmingham , 624 So.2d 1018 (Ala. 1993). | 4 | 4 |
City of Birmingham v. Browngreen2 sentences2017See City of Birmingham v. Brown , 969 So.2d 910 , 916 (Ala. 2007) ("Immunity applies to employees of municipalities in the same manner that immunity applies to employees of the State."); see also Taylor v. Adams , 221 F.3d 1254 , 1261 (11th Cir. 2000) (holding that Alabama's State-agent-immunity doctrine is applicable to municipal firemedic). 2015See Ex parte Kennedy, 992 So.2d 1276 (Ala.2008), and City of Birmingham v. Brown, 969 So.2d 910, 916 (Ala.2007)(‘Immunity applies to employees of'municipalities in the same manner that immunity applies to employees of the State.’ (citing Cranman, supra)). | 3 | 3 |
Ex Parte Cranmangreen2 sentences2015See Ex parte Kennedy, 992 So.2d 1276 (Ala.2008), and City of Birmingham v. Brown, 969 So.2d 910, 916 (Ala.2007)(‘Immunity applies to employees of'municipalities in the same manner that immunity applies to employees of the State.’ (citing Cranman, supra)). 2010See Ex parte Kennedy, 992 So.2d 1276 (Ala.2008), and City of Birmingham v. Brown, 969 So.2d 910, 916 (Ala.2007) (“Immunity applies to employees of municipalities in the same manner that immunity applies to employees of the State.” (citing Cranman, supra)). | 2 | 3 |
Ex Parte Kennedygreen2 sentences2015See Ex parte Kennedy, 992 So.2d 1276 (Ala.2008), and City of Birmingham v. Brown, 969 So.2d 910, 916 (Ala.2007)(‘Immunity applies to employees of'municipalities in the same manner that immunity applies to employees of the State.’ (citing Cranman, supra)). 2010See Ex parte Kennedy, 992 So.2d 1276 (Ala.2008), and City of Birmingham v. Brown, 969 So.2d 910, 916 (Ala.2007) (“Immunity applies to employees of municipalities in the same manner that immunity applies to employees of the State.” (citing Cranman, supra)). | 2 | 2 |
Ex Parte Trawickgreen1 sentence2025Contrary to Johnson's presentation of this claim, the testimony at trial was not that "Johnson belonged to a gang." (Johnson's brief at 73.) Moreover, considering the manner in which defense counsel cross- examined Investigator Brown to inject a second explanation for the colored bandanas attached to the weapons recovered from Tyson's vehicle, the complete absence of any other testimony, argument, or references to possible gang activity involving Johnson, and the 55 CR-2023-0911 prosecutor's clear assertion that the State was not suggesting any such gang involvement, we cannot conclude that th | 1 | 1 |
Ex Parte City of Tuskegeegreen1 sentence2025"The restatement of State-agent immunity as set out by this Court in Ex parte Cranman, supra, governs the determination of whether a peace officer is entitled to immunity under § 6-5-338(a)." Ex parte City of Montgomery, 99 So. 3d 282, 292 (Ala. 2012)(citing Ex parte City of Tuskegee, 932 So. 2d 895, 904 (Ala. 2005)). | 1 | 1 |
Berry v. City of Montgomerygreen1 sentence2025"The restatement of State-agent immunity as set out by this Court in Ex parte Cranman, supra, governs the determination of whether a peace officer is entitled to immunity under § 6-5-338(a)." Ex parte City of Montgomery, 99 So. 3d 282, 292 (Ala. 2012)(citing Ex parte City of Tuskegee, 932 So. 2d 895, 904 (Ala. 2005)). | 1 | 1 |
Taylor Ex Rel. Estate of Mason v. Adamsgreen1 sentence2017See City of Birmingham v. Brown , 969 So.2d 910 , 916 (Ala. 2007) ("Immunity applies to employees of municipalities in the same manner that immunity applies to employees of the State."); see also Taylor v. Adams , 221 F.3d 1254 , 1261 (11th Cir. 2000) (holding that Alabama's State-agent-immunity doctrine is applicable to municipal firemedic). | 1 | 1 |
STATE, DEPT. OF REVENUE v. Hoover, Inc.green1 sentence2008I concur in the result, however, because collateral estoppel was one of two grounds upon which the Court of Civil Appeals upheld the trial court's judgment in the present case (the other being that court's holding that Ex parte Hoover itself directly *902 required that result, see State Dep't of Revenue v. Hoover, Inc., 993 So.2d 889, 890-98 (Ala.Civ.App.2007)), and yet the Department's petition does not ask us to address that ground. [4] Thus, even if we were to agree with the Department that Ex parte Hoover should be overruled in light of the United States Supreme Court's holding in United H | 1 | 1 |
Commissioner v. Sunnengreen2 sentences2008See, e.g., Commissioner v. Sunnen, 333 U.S. 591, 600 , 68 S.Ct. 715 , 92 L.Ed. 898 (1948) (explaining the manner in which the doctrine of collateral estoppel applies in tax cases that, though they involve different tax years, involve "controlling facts and applicable legal rules [that] remain unchanged " (emphasis added)), quoted with approval in State v. Delaney's, Inc., 668 So.2d 768, 772 (Ala.Civ.App.1995). 2008See, e.g., Commissioner v. Sunnen, 333 U.S. 591, 600 , 68 S.Ct. 715 , 92 L.Ed. 898 (1948) (explaining the manner in which the doctrine of collateral estoppel applies in tax cases that, though they involve different tax years, involve "controlling facts and applicable legal rules [that] remain unchanged " (emphasis added)), quoted with approval in State v. Delaney's, Inc., 668 So.2d 768, 772 (Ala.Civ.App.1995). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Delaney's, Inc.green1 sentence2008See, e.g., Commissioner v. Sunnen, 333 U.S. 591, 600 , 68 S.Ct. 715 , 92 L.Ed. 898 (1948) (explaining the manner in which the doctrine of collateral estoppel applies in tax cases that, though they involve different tax years, involve "controlling facts and applicable legal rules [that] remain unchanged " (emphasis added)), quoted with approval in State v. Delaney's, Inc., 668 So.2d 768, 772 (Ala.Civ.App.1995). | 1 | 1 |
State v. Hillgreen2 sentences2007“However, ‘[t]he ore tenus presumption of correctness applies to findings of fact, not to conclusions of law.’ City of Russellville Zoning Bd. of Adjustment v. Vernon, 842 So.2d 627, 629 (Ala.2002). ‘[T]he ore tenus rule does not extend to cloak a trial judge’s conclusions of law, or incorrect application of law to the facts, with a presumption of correctness.’ Eubanks v. Hale, 752 So.2d 1113, 1144-45 (Ala.1999). ‘ “ ‘[W]hen the trial court improperly applies the law to the facts, no presumption of correctness exists as to the court’s judgment.’ ” ’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d at 159 , quoting 2007Although Brownfield did not present any witnesses at the suppression hearing, he did file a number of ex parte motions with the trial court regarding his expert witnesses and the manner in which the defense contended Xanax and other medications affect an individual’s mental state. 5 “ ‘The trial court held the suppression hearing outside the hearing of the jury; therefore, we review the evidentiary findings of the trial court at that hearing under the ore tenus standard.’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d 155, 159 (Ala.2004). ‘When evidence is presented ore tenus to the trial court, the court’s find | 1 | 1 |
Ex Parte Ageegreen2 sentences2007“However, ‘[t]he ore tenus presumption of correctness applies to findings of fact, not to conclusions of law.’ City of Russellville Zoning Bd. of Adjustment v. Vernon, 842 So.2d 627, 629 (Ala.2002). ‘[T]he ore tenus rule does not extend to cloak a trial judge’s conclusions of law, or incorrect application of law to the facts, with a presumption of correctness.’ Eubanks v. Hale, 752 So.2d 1113, 1144-45 (Ala.1999). ‘ “ ‘[W]hen the trial court improperly applies the law to the facts, no presumption of correctness exists as to the court’s judgment.’ ” ’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d at 159 , quoting 2007Although Brownfield did not present any witnesses at the suppression hearing, he did file a number of ex parte motions with the trial court regarding his expert witnesses and the manner in which the defense contended Xanax and other medications affect an individual’s mental state. 5 “ ‘The trial court held the suppression hearing outside the hearing of the jury; therefore, we review the evidentiary findings of the trial court at that hearing under the ore tenus standard.’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d 155, 159 (Ala.2004). ‘When evidence is presented ore tenus to the trial court, the court’s find | 1 | 1 |
Eubanks v. Halegreen1 sentence2007“However, ‘[t]he ore tenus presumption of correctness applies to findings of fact, not to conclusions of law.’ City of Russellville Zoning Bd. of Adjustment v. Vernon, 842 So.2d 627, 629 (Ala.2002). ‘[T]he ore tenus rule does not extend to cloak a trial judge’s conclusions of law, or incorrect application of law to the facts, with a presumption of correctness.’ Eubanks v. Hale, 752 So.2d 1113, 1144-45 (Ala.1999). ‘ “ ‘[W]hen the trial court improperly applies the law to the facts, no presumption of correctness exists as to the court’s judgment.’ ” ’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d at 159 , quoting | 1 | 1 |
Ex Parte Perkinsgreen1 sentence2007Although Brownfield did not present any witnesses at the suppression hearing, he did file a number of ex parte motions with the trial court regarding his expert witnesses and the manner in which the defense contended Xanax and other medications affect an individual’s mental state. 5 “ ‘The trial court held the suppression hearing outside the hearing of the jury; therefore, we review the evidentiary findings of the trial court at that hearing under the ore tenus standard.’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d 155, 159 (Ala.2004). ‘When evidence is presented ore tenus to the trial court, the court’s find | 1 | 1 |
Kennedy v. Stategreen1 sentence2007Although Brownfield did not present any witnesses at the suppression hearing, he did file a number of ex parte motions with the trial court regarding his expert witnesses and the manner in which the defense contended Xanax and other medications affect an individual’s mental state. 5 “ ‘The trial court held the suppression hearing outside the hearing of the jury; therefore, we review the evidentiary findings of the trial court at that hearing under the ore tenus standard.’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d 155, 159 (Ala.2004). ‘When evidence is presented ore tenus to the trial court, the court’s find | 1 | 1 |
Ex Parte Jacksongreen2 sentences2007Although Brownfield did not present any witnesses at the suppression hearing, he did file a number of ex parte motions with the trial court regarding his expert witnesses and the manner in which the defense contended Xanax and other medications affect an individual’s mental state. 5 “ ‘The trial court held the suppression hearing outside the hearing of the jury; therefore, we review the evidentiary findings of the trial court at that hearing under the ore tenus standard.’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d 155, 159 (Ala.2004). ‘When evidence is presented ore tenus to the trial court, the court’s find 2007Although Brownfield did not present any witnesses at the suppression hearing, he did file a number of ex parte motions with the trial court regarding his expert witnesses and the manner in which the defense contended Xanax and other medications affect an individual’s mental state. 5 “ ‘The trial court held the suppression hearing outside the hearing of the jury; therefore, we review the evidentiary findings of the trial court at that hearing under the ore tenus standard.’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d 155, 159 (Ala.2004). ‘When evidence is presented ore tenus to the trial court, the court’s find | 1 | 1 |
Bradley v. Stategreen2 sentences2007Although Brownfield did not present any witnesses at the suppression hearing, he did file a number of ex parte motions with the trial court regarding his expert witnesses and the manner in which the defense contended Xanax and other medications affect an individual’s mental state. 5 “ ‘The trial court held the suppression hearing outside the hearing of the jury; therefore, we review the evidentiary findings of the trial court at that hearing under the ore tenus standard.’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d 155, 159 (Ala.2004). ‘When evidence is presented ore tenus to the trial court, the court’s find 2007Although Brownfield did not present any witnesses at the suppression hearing, he did file a number of ex parte motions with the trial court regarding his expert witnesses and the manner in which the defense contended Xanax and other medications affect an individual’s mental state. 5 “ ‘The trial court held the suppression hearing outside the hearing of the jury; therefore, we review the evidentiary findings of the trial court at that hearing under the ore tenus standard.’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d 155, 159 (Ala.2004). ‘When evidence is presented ore tenus to the trial court, the court’s find | 1 | 1 |
CITY OF RUSSELLVILLE ZONING BD. v. Vernongreen1 sentence2007“However, ‘[t]he ore tenus presumption of correctness applies to findings of fact, not to conclusions of law.’ City of Russellville Zoning Bd. of Adjustment v. Vernon, 842 So.2d 627, 629 (Ala.2002). ‘[T]he ore tenus rule does not extend to cloak a trial judge’s conclusions of law, or incorrect application of law to the facts, with a presumption of correctness.’ Eubanks v. Hale, 752 So.2d 1113, 1144-45 (Ala.1999). ‘ “ ‘[W]hen the trial court improperly applies the law to the facts, no presumption of correctness exists as to the court’s judgment.’ ” ’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d at 159 , quoting | 1 | 1 |
Taylor v. United Statesgreen2 sentences1995See Taylor v. United States , 414 U.S. 17 [ 94 S.Ct. 194 , 38 L.Ed.2d 174 ] (1973). 1995See Taylor v. United States , 414 U.S. 17 [ 94 S.Ct. 194 , 38 L.Ed.2d 174 ] (1973). | 1 | 1 |
Fisher v. Stategreen1 sentence1987See Fisher v. State, 439 So.2d 176 (Ala.Crim.App.1983) ("[s]pecific grounds of objection waive all grounds not specified"). | 1 | 1 |
| Strickland v. Washingtongreen | 1 | 1 |
| Moebes v. Kaygreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Hollis v. City of Brighton
green
2 sentences2015Under that formulation, “ ‘ “[a] State agent shall be immune from civil liability in his or her personal capacity when the conduct made thé basis of the claim against the agent is based upon the agent’s [[Image here]] “ ‘ “ (4) exercising judgment in the enforcement of the criminal laws of the State, including, but not limited to, law-enforcement officers’ arresting or attempting to arrest persons, or serv- ■ ing• as peace officers under circumstances entitling such officers to immunity pursuant to § 6-5-338(a), Ala.Code 1975.’” , I,:* “Hollis, 950 So.2d at 309 (quoting and modifying. 2010Under that formulation, “ ‘[a] State agent shall be immune from civil liability in his or her personal capacity when the conduct made the basis of the claim against the agent is based upon the agent’s [[Image here]] “ ‘(4) exercising judgment in the enforcement of the criminal laws of the State, including, but not limited to, law-enforcement officers’ arresting or attempting to arrest persons, or serving as peace officers under circumstances entitling such officers to immunity pursuant to § 6-5-338(a), Ala.Code 1975.’ ” Hollis, 950 So.2d at 309 (quoting and modifying Cranman, 792 So.2d at 405 | 2 | 2010–2015 |
Commander v. State
green
2 sentences1987Similarly, in Commander v. State , 374 So.2d 910 (Ala.Cr.App. 1978), cert. quashed, 374 So.2d 921 (Ala. 1979), "there was no testimony or proof that the manner in which the test was conducted was performed according to methods approved by the state board of health." 374 So.2d at 917 (emphasis in original). 1984In Commander v. State , 374 So.2d 910 , 917 (Ala.Cr.App. 1978), writ quashed, 374 So.2d 921 (Ala. 1979), this court stated: "However, there was no testimony or proof that the manner in which the test was conducted was performed according to methods approved by the state board of health. | 2 | 1984–1987 |
Commander v. State
green
2 sentences1987Similarly, in Commander v. State , 374 So.2d 910 (Ala.Cr.App. 1978), cert. quashed, 374 So.2d 921 (Ala. 1979), "there was no testimony or proof that the manner in which the test was conducted was performed according to methods approved by the state board of health." 374 So.2d at 917 (emphasis in original). 1984In Commander v. State , 374 So.2d 910 , 917 (Ala.Cr.App. 1978), writ quashed, 374 So.2d 921 (Ala. 1979), this court stated: "However, there was no testimony or proof that the manner in which the test was conducted was performed according to methods approved by the state board of health. | 2 | 1984–1987 |
United Haulers Ass'n v. Oneida-Herkimer Solid Waste Management Authority
green
2 sentences2008I concur in the result, however, because collateral estoppel was one of two grounds upon which the Court of Civil Appeals upheld the trial court's judgment in the present case (the other being that court's holding that Ex parte Hoover itself directly *902 required that result, see State Dep't of Revenue v. Hoover, Inc., 993 So.2d 889, 890-98 (Ala.Civ.App.2007)), and yet the Department's petition does not ask us to address that ground. [4] Thus, even if we were to agree with the Department that Ex parte Hoover should be overruled in light of the United States Supreme Court's holding in United H 2008I concur in the result, however, because collateral estoppel was one of two grounds upon which the Court of Civil Appeals upheld the trial court's judgment in the present case (the other being that court's holding that Ex parte Hoover itself directly *902 required that result, see State Dep't of Revenue v. Hoover, Inc., 993 So.2d 889, 890-98 (Ala.Civ.App.2007)), and yet the Department's petition does not ask us to address that ground. [4] Thus, even if we were to agree with the Department that Ex parte Hoover should be overruled in light of the United States Supreme Court's holding in United H | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Ex Parte Bradley
green
1 sentence2007Although Brownfield did not present any witnesses at the suppression hearing, he did file a number of ex parte motions with the trial court regarding his expert witnesses and the manner in which the defense contended Xanax and other medications affect an individual’s mental state. 5 “ ‘The trial court held the suppression hearing outside the hearing of the jury; therefore, we review the evidentiary findings of the trial court at that hearing under the ore tenus standard.’ Ex parte Jackson, 886 So.2d 155, 159 (Ala.2004). ‘When evidence is presented ore tenus to the trial court, the court’s find | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Garris v. SO. ALA. PRODUCTION CREDIT ASS'N
green
1 sentence1994Garris v. South Alabama Production Credit Ass'n , 537 So.2d 911 , 914 (Ala. 1989). | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Jackson v. State
neutral
1 sentence1987App.1983), aff'd, 456 So.2d 362 (Ala.1984); Jackson, supra. The only objection raised by the appellant at trial concerned the amount of restitution; there was no objection made as to the manner in which the hearing was conducted. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Ex Parte Duncan
green
1 sentence1987App.1983), aff'd, 456 So.2d 362 (Ala.1984); Jackson, supra. The only objection raised by the appellant at trial concerned the amount of restitution; there was no objection made as to the manner in which the hearing was conducted. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
| Ex Parte Daniel green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
Ex Parte British Steel Corp.
green
1 sentence1985Ex parte British Steel Corp. , 426 So.2d 409 (Ala. 1982). | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Browning v. State neutral | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Duncan v. State green | 1 | 1985–1985 |
| Roberts v. Grayson neutral | 1 | 1948–1948 |
| Burns v. Burns green | 1 | 1948–1948 |
| Metcalf v. Metcalf neutral | 1 | 1948–1948 |
| Foster v. Foster neutral | 1 | 1948–1948 |
| First Nat. Bank v. Henderson neutral | 1 | 1948–1948 |
| Watson v. Hamilton neutral | 1 | 1948–1948 |
| Bibb v. Mitchell neutral | 1 | 1948–1948 |
| Smith v. Fellows neutral | 1 | 1948–1948 |
| Floyd v. Clayton green | 1 | 1948–1948 |
| Davis v. Wilson & Toomer Fertilizer Co. neutral | 1 | 1945–1945 |
| City of Huntsville v. Pulley green | 1 | 1927–1927 |
| Birmingham Railway Light & Power Co. v. Martin neutral | 1 | 1914–1914 |
| Alabama Steel & Wire Co. v. Sells neutral | 1 | 1914–1914 |
| North Alabama Traction Co. v. Taylor neutral | 1 | 1914–1914 |
| American Freehold Land Mortgage Co. v. Dykes green | 1 | 1907–1907 |
| Mylin v. King green | 1 | 1907–1907 |
| Goetter, Weil & Co. v. Pickett green | 1 | 1906–1906 |
| Taylor & Co. v. Cockrell neutral | 1 | 1906–1906 |
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.
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.