10 Alabama opinions name it 1 courts 1859–2016 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 |
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Ex Parte Nicegreen2 sentences2016Additionally, to the extent Johnson suggests that the validity of a contract that is based solely on criminal conduct is a matter that should be submitted to an arbitrator, such holding is incorrect and is hereby overruled, “We previously have observed that stare decisis ‘“is a golden rule, not an iron rule.” ’ Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burke, 923 So.2d 282, 292 (Ala. 2005) (quoting Ex parte Nice, 407 So.2d 874, 883 (Ala. 1981) (Jones, J., dissenting)). 2015We previously have observed that stare decisis “ ‘is a golden rule, not an iron rule.’ ” Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burke, 923 So.2d 282, 292 (Ala.2005) (quoting Ex parte Nice, 407 So.2d 874, 883 (Ala.1981) (Jones, J., dissenting)). | 4 | 5 |
Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burkegreen2 sentences2016Additionally, to the extent Johnson suggests that the validity of a contract that is based solely on criminal conduct is a matter that should be submitted to an arbitrator, such holding is incorrect and is hereby overruled, “We previously have observed that stare decisis ‘“is a golden rule, not an iron rule.” ’ Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burke, 923 So.2d 282, 292 (Ala. 2005) (quoting Ex parte Nice, 407 So.2d 874, 883 (Ala. 1981) (Jones, J., dissenting)). 2015We previously have observed that stare decisis “ ‘is a golden rule, not an iron rule.’ ” Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burke, 923 So.2d 282, 292 (Ala.2005) (quoting Ex parte Nice, 407 So.2d 874, 883 (Ala.1981) (Jones, J., dissenting)). | 2 | 2 |
Fletcher v. Tuscaloosa Federal Savings & Loan Ass'ngreen2 sentences1997Indeed, in one of the earliest cases interpreting the Mini-Code, this Court said: “There is a strong presumption that the legislature did not do a futile thing when it expressly brought real estate mortgage loans within the regulatory purview of the Mini-Code.” Fletcher v. Tuscaloosa Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n, 294 Ala. 173, 176 , 314 So.2d 51, 53 (1975). “ ‘It has been called a golden rule of statutory interpretation that unreasonableness of the result produced by one among alternative possible interpretations of a statute is reason for rejecting that interpretation in favor of another whic 1997Indeed, in one of the earliest cases interpreting the Mini-Code, this Court said: “There is a strong presumption that the legislature did not do a futile thing when it expressly brought real estate mortgage loans within the regulatory purview of the Mini-Code.” Fletcher v. Tuscaloosa Federal Savings & Loan Ass’n, 294 Ala. 173, 176 , 314 So.2d 51, 53 (1975). “ ‘It has been called a golden rule of statutory interpretation that unreasonableness of the result produced by one among alternative possible interpretations of a statute is reason for rejecting that interpretation in favor of another whic | 2 | 2 |
Gambrell v. Bridgesgreen1 sentence1958See, Gambrell v. Bridges, 266 Ala. 302 , 96 *458 So.2d 182; Bruner v. State, 265 Ala. 357, 91 So.2d 224 . | 1 | 1 |
Humphrey v. Gauthreauxgreen1 sentence1958See, Gambrell v. Bridges, 266 Ala. 302 , 96 *458 So.2d 182; Bruner v. State, 265 Ala. 357, 91 So.2d 224 . | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Golden v. State
neutral
2 sentences1960(Citations omitted.)” 267 Ala. 456, 457 , 103 So. 2d 62, 63 . 1960(Citations omitted.)” 267 Ala. 456, 457 , 103 So. 2d 62, 63 . | 1 | 1960–1960 |
Bruner v. State
neutral
2 sentences1958See, Gambrell v. Bridges, 266 Ala. 302 , 96 *458 So.2d 182; Bruner v. State, 265 Ala. 357, 91 So.2d 224 . 1958See, Gambrell v. Bridges, 266 Ala. 302 , 96 *458 So.2d 182; Bruner v. State, 265 Ala. 357, 91 So.2d 224 . | 1 | 1958–1958 |
Sharpless v. Mayor of Philadelphia
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1 sentence1859Notwithstanding occasional intimations from eminent judges to the contrary, it may now be considered an established principle of American law, that while it is the duty of the judiciary to confine the legislative department within the constitutionally declared limits of its power, it has no right to set aside or annul a law, upon the mere ground that it conflicts with natural right, sound morality, or abstract, justice. — Wynehamer v. People, 3 Kernan, 390, 411, 430, 452, 476 ; Town of Guilford v. Supervisors, &c., 3 Kernan, 143-5; Sharpless v. Mayor, 21 Penn. 147 ; Butler v. Palmer, 1 Hill, 3 | 1 | 1859–1859 |
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