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golden rule in Alabama

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.

Followed or applied (5)

CaseFollowedCited
Ex Parte Nicegreen
ala · 1981 · cited in 5 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2005–2016
2 sentences

2016Additionally, 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)).

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Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burkegreen
ala · 2005 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016Additionally, 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)).

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Fletcher v. Tuscaloosa Federal Savings & Loan Ass'ngreen
ala · 1975 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
2 sentences

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

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

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Gambrell v. Bridgesgreen
ala · 1957 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
1 sentence

1958See, Gambrell v. Bridges, 266 Ala. 302 , 96 *458 So.2d 182; Bruner v. State, 265 Ala. 357, 91 So.2d 224 .

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Humphrey v. Gauthreauxgreen
lactapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1958–1958
1 sentence

1958See, Gambrell v. Bridges, 266 Ala. 302 , 96 *458 So.2d 182; Bruner v. State, 265 Ala. 357, 91 So.2d 224 .

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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 (3)

CaseCitedYears
Golden v. State neutral
ala · 1958
2 sentences

1960(Citations omitted.)” 267 Ala. 456, 457 , 103 So. 2d 62, 63 .

1960(Citations omitted.)” 267 Ala. 456, 457 , 103 So. 2d 62, 63 .

11960–1960
Bruner v. State neutral
ala · 1956
2 sentences

1958See, 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 .

11958–1958
Sharpless v. Mayor of Philadelphia green
· 1853
1 sentence

1859Notwithstanding 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

11859–1859

Where else courts name it

FL 42 (1969–2025) GA 25 (1908–2025) MS 23 (1965–2026) CA 20 (1978–2025) KS 19 (1990–2026) NC 14 (1929–2022) NV 13 (2000–2022) CT 12 (1912–2024) AL 10 (1859–2016) TX 9 (1942–2020) NJ 9 (2003–2024) WA 9 (1988–2018) MD 8 (1991–2024) WI 8 (1919–2026) NY 7 (1921–2024) CO 6 (2001–2026) OH 6 (2000–2022) AR 5 (1969–2025) VT 4 (2017–2024) PA 4 (1917–2017) WY 4 (1989–2025) KY 4 (1922–2023) IA 3 (1976–2025) RI 3 (1993–2025) IL 3 (1896–2026) DE 3 (2014–2025) ND 2 (1997–1997) WV 2 (1986–2018) SC 2 (2004–2019) AZ 2 (1989–1989) MO 2 (1908–1933) MT 2 (1978–2013)

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