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party seeking to prove waiver in Alabama

10 Alabama opinions name it 2 courts 2000–2015 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
EASTERN DREDGING & CONSTR. v. Parliament Housegreen
ala · 1997 · cited in 4 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2006–2015
2 sentences

2015Co. v. Whitesell Mfg., Inc., 670 So.2d 897, 899 (Ala.1996). “ ‘In order to demonstrate that the right to arbitrate a, dispute has been waived, the party opposing arbitration must demonstrate both (1) that the party seeking arbitration substantially invoked the litigation process, and (2) that the party opposing arbitration would be substantially prejudiced by an order requiring it to submit to arbitration.’ “SouthTrust Bank v. Bowen, 959 So.2d 624, 683 (Ala.2006) (some emphasis omitted). ‘Because there is a strong federal policy favoring arbitration, waiver of the right to compel arbitration i

2014“Additionally, as this Court has consistently noted: ‘[T]here is a presumption against a court’s finding that a party has waived the right to compel arbitration.’ ” Bowen, 959 So.2d at 633 (quoting Eastern Dredging & Constr., Inc. v. Parliament House, L.L.C., 698 So.2d 102,103 (Ala.1997)).

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Britton v. Co-Op Banking Groupgreen
ca9 · 1990 · cited in 3 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2003–2010
2 sentences

2010The party arguing waiver of arbitration bears a heavy burden of proof.” ’ “885 So.2d at 110 (See, J., dissenting) (quoting Britton v. Co-op Banking Group, 916 F.2d 1405, 1412 (9th Cir. 1990))” Rogers v. State Farm Fire & Cas.

2007The party arguing waiver of arbitration bears a heavy burden of proof.'" 885 So.2d at 110 (See, J., dissenting) (quoting Britton v. Co-op Banking Group, 916 F.2d 1405, 1412 (9th Cir.1990)).

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Paragon Ltd., Inc. v. Bolesgreen
ala · 2007 · cited in 3 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2011–2015
2 sentences

2015Co. v. Whitesell Mfg., Inc., 670 So.2d 897, 899 (Ala.1996). “ ‘In order to demonstrate that the right to arbitrate a, dispute has been waived, the party opposing arbitration must demonstrate both (1) that the party seeking arbitration substantially invoked the litigation process, and (2) that the party opposing arbitration would be substantially prejudiced by an order requiring it to submit to arbitration.’ “SouthTrust Bank v. Bowen, 959 So.2d 624, 683 (Ala.2006) (some emphasis omitted). ‘Because there is a strong federal policy favoring arbitration, waiver of the right to compel arbitration i

2014“Because there is a strong federal policy favoring arbitration, waiver of the right to compel arbitration is not lightly inferred, and the party seeking to prove waiver has a ‘heavy burden.’” Aurora Healthcare, Inc. v. Ramsey, 88 So.3d 495, 500 (Ala.2011) (quoting Paragon Ltd. v. Boles, 987 So.2d 561, 564 (Ala.2007)).

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Aurora Healthcare, Inc. v. Ramsey, 1091561 (Ala. 10-21-2011)green
ala · 2011 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015Co. v. Whitesell Mfg., Inc., 670 So.2d 897, 899 (Ala.1996). “ ‘In order to demonstrate that the right to arbitrate a, dispute has been waived, the party opposing arbitration must demonstrate both (1) that the party seeking arbitration substantially invoked the litigation process, and (2) that the party opposing arbitration would be substantially prejudiced by an order requiring it to submit to arbitration.’ “SouthTrust Bank v. Bowen, 959 So.2d 624, 683 (Ala.2006) (some emphasis omitted). ‘Because there is a strong federal policy favoring arbitration, waiver of the right to compel arbitration i

2014"Because there is a strong federal policy favoring arbitration, waiver of the right to compel arbitration is not lightly inferred, and the party seeking to prove waiver has a 'heavy burden.'" Aurora Healthcare, Inc. v. Ramsey, 83 So. 3d 495, 500 (Ala. 2011) (quoting Paragon Ltd. v. Boles, 987 So. 2d 561, 564 (Ala. 2007)).

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US PIPE AND FOUNDRY CO., INC. v. Currengreen
ala · 2000 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2006–2012
2 sentences

2012The courts will not lightly infer a waiver of the right to compel arbitration; thus, the burden on the party seeking to prove waiver is a heavy one.’ “U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co. v. Curren, 779 So.2d 1171, 1174 (Ala.2000) (emphasis added).

2006The courts will not lightly infer a waiver of the right to compel arbitration; thus, the burden on the party seeking to prove waiver is a heavy one." U.S. Pipe Foundry Co. v. Curren , 779 So.2d 1171 , 1174 (Ala. 2000) (emphasis added).

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SouthTrust Bank v. Bowengreen
ala · 2006 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2014–2015
2 sentences

2015Co. v. Whitesell Mfg., Inc., 670 So.2d 897, 899 (Ala.1996). “ ‘In order to demonstrate that the right to arbitrate a, dispute has been waived, the party opposing arbitration must demonstrate both (1) that the party seeking arbitration substantially invoked the litigation process, and (2) that the party opposing arbitration would be substantially prejudiced by an order requiring it to submit to arbitration.’ “SouthTrust Bank v. Bowen, 959 So.2d 624, 683 (Ala.2006) (some emphasis omitted). ‘Because there is a strong federal policy favoring arbitration, waiver of the right to compel arbitration i

2015Co. v. Whitesell Mfg., Inc., 670 So.2d 897, 899 (Ala.1996). “ ‘In order to demonstrate that the right to arbitrate a, dispute has been waived, the party opposing arbitration must demonstrate both (1) that the party seeking arbitration substantially invoked the litigation process, and (2) that the party opposing arbitration would be substantially prejudiced by an order requiring it to submit to arbitration.’ “SouthTrust Bank v. Bowen, 959 So.2d 624, 683 (Ala.2006) (some emphasis omitted). ‘Because there is a strong federal policy favoring arbitration, waiver of the right to compel arbitration i

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Companion Life Ins. Co. v. Whitesell Mfg., Inc.green
ala · 1995 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Co. v. Whitesell Mfg., Inc., 670 So.2d 897, 899 (Ala.1996). “ ‘In order to demonstrate that the right to arbitrate a, dispute has been waived, the party opposing arbitration must demonstrate both (1) that the party seeking arbitration substantially invoked the litigation process, and (2) that the party opposing arbitration would be substantially prejudiced by an order requiring it to submit to arbitration.’ “SouthTrust Bank v. Bowen, 959 So.2d 624, 683 (Ala.2006) (some emphasis omitted). ‘Because there is a strong federal policy favoring arbitration, waiver of the right to compel arbitration i

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Eric Anderton and Jackson Key Practice Solutions, LLC v. The Practice-Monroeville, P.C.green
ala · 2014 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Co. v. Whitesell Mfg., Inc., 670 So.2d 897, 899 (Ala.1996). “ ‘In order to demonstrate that the right to arbitrate a, dispute has been waived, the party opposing arbitration must demonstrate both (1) that the party seeking arbitration substantially invoked the litigation process, and (2) that the party opposing arbitration would be substantially prejudiced by an order requiring it to submit to arbitration.’ “SouthTrust Bank v. Bowen, 959 So.2d 624, 683 (Ala.2006) (some emphasis omitted). ‘Because there is a strong federal policy favoring arbitration, waiver of the right to compel arbitration i

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (2)

CaseCitedYears
Hales v. ProEquities, Inc. green
ala · 2003
2 sentences

2010The party arguing waiver of arbitration bears a heavy burden of proof.” ’ “885 So.2d at 110 (See, J., dissenting) (quoting Britton v. Co-op Banking Group, 916 F.2d 1405, 1412 (9th Cir. 1990))” Rogers v. State Farm Fire & Cas.

2007The party arguing waiver of arbitration bears a heavy burden of proof.'" 885 So.2d at 110 (See, J., dissenting) (quoting Britton v. Co-op Banking Group, 916 F.2d 1405, 1412 (9th Cir.1990)).

22007–2010
MUTUAL ASSUR, INC. v. Wilson green
ala · 1998
2 sentences

2000Mutual Assurance, Inc. v. Wilson , 716 So.2d 1160 (Ala. 1998).

2000Mutual Assurance, Inc. v. Wilson, 716 So.2d 1160 (Ala.1998).

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Where else courts name it

TX 10 (2001–2021) AL 10 (2000–2015) CA 5 (2012–2024) MS 4 (2001–2022) AZ 4 (1984–2010) WV 2 (2016–2016) MD 2 (2007–2014) TN 2 (2005–2007)

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