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licensing requirement in Alabama

8 Alabama opinions name it 2 courts 1981–2009 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Mascarenas v. Jaramillogreen
nm · 1991 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2008
2 sentences

2008The public policy behind the licensing requirement of the Act is so strong that the element of consumer knowledge is of no consequence in our decision.'" 766 So.2d at 174 (quoting Mascarenas v. Jaramillo , 111 N.M. 410 , 414 , 806 P.2d 59 , 63 (1991)) (emphasis added in McGuirk ).

2008The public policy behind the licensing requirement of the Act is so strong that the element of consumer knowledge is of no consequence in our decision.'" 766 So.2d at 174 (quoting Mascarenas v. Jaramillo , 111 N.M. 410 , 414 , 806 P.2d 59 , 63 (1991)) (emphasis added in McGuirk ).

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Hooks v. Pickensgreen
alacivapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Therefore, Woods was statutorily barred from maintaining a breach-of-contract action against Milloy. § 34-14A-14; Hollinger v. Wells, 3 So.3d 216 (Ala.Civ.App.2008) (concluding that an unlicensed home builder who had contracted to repair a house was statutorily barred from maintaining a *52 breach-of-contract claim on that contract); Hooks v. Pickens, 940 So.2d 1029, 1033 (Ala.Civ.App.2006) (stating that “[bjecause Pickens was not licensed and was not exempt from the licensing requirement of the home builders licensure statute, Pickens was not entitled to maintain a breach-of-contract action a

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State v. Property at 2018 Rainbow Drivegreen
ala · 1999 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009“When a party without standing purports to commence an action, the trial court acquires no subject-matter jurisdiction.” State v. Property at 2018 Rainbow Drive, 740 So.2d 1025, 1028 (Ala.1999).

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Fausnight v. Perkinsgreen
ala · 2008 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009Therefore, Woods was statutorily barred from maintaining a breach-of-contract action against Milloy. § 34-14A-14; Hollinger v. Wells, 3 So.3d 216 (Ala.Civ.App.2008) (concluding that an unlicensed home builder who had contracted to repair a house was statutorily barred from maintaining a *52 breach-of-contract claim on that contract); Hooks v. Pickens, 940 So.2d 1029, 1033 (Ala.Civ.App.2006) (stating that “[bjecause Pickens was not licensed and was not exempt from the licensing requirement of the home builders licensure statute, Pickens was not entitled to maintain a breach-of-contract action a

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Electrovoice International, Inc. v. Sarasohn Adjusting Co.green
nysupct · 1990 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008This seems a case for the application of the rule expressio unius est exclusio alterius."); CitaraManis v. Hallowell , 328 Md. 142 , 159 , 613 A.2d 964 , 972 (1992) ("[E]ven if the lease were unenforceable by the landlords, the tenants have received everything that they bargained for, and a necessary element justifying the remedy of restitution, i.e. , unjust enrichment, is lacking."); Electrovoice Int'l, Inc. v. Sarasohn Adjusting Co. , 567 N.Y.S.2d 568 , 570 , 149 Misc.2d 924, 927 (1990) ("[A] defendant who has violated a licensing statute will not be required to return compensation paid aft

2008This seems a case for the application of the rule expressio unius est exclusio alterius."); CitaraManis v. Hallowell , 328 Md. 142 , 159 , 613 A.2d 964 , 972 (1992) ("[E]ven if the lease were unenforceable by the landlords, the tenants have received everything that they bargained for, and a necessary element justifying the remedy of restitution, i.e. , unjust enrichment, is lacking."); Electrovoice Int'l, Inc. v. Sarasohn Adjusting Co. , 567 N.Y.S.2d 568 , 570 , 149 Misc.2d 924, 927 (1990) ("[A] defendant who has violated a licensing statute will not be required to return compensation paid aft

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Citaramanis v. Hallowellgreen
md · 1992 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
2 sentences

2008This seems a case for the application of the rule expressio unius est exclusio alterius."); CitaraManis v. Hallowell , 328 Md. 142 , 159 , 613 A.2d 964 , 972 (1992) ("[E]ven if the lease were unenforceable by the landlords, the tenants have received everything that they bargained for, and a necessary element justifying the remedy of restitution, i.e. , unjust enrichment, is lacking."); Electrovoice Int'l, Inc. v. Sarasohn Adjusting Co. , 567 N.Y.S.2d 568 , 570 , 149 Misc.2d 924, 927 (1990) ("[A] defendant who has violated a licensing statute will not be required to return compensation paid aft

2008This seems a case for the application of the rule expressio unius est exclusio alterius."); CitaraManis v. Hallowell , 328 Md. 142 , 159 , 613 A.2d 964 , 972 (1992) ("[E]ven if the lease were unenforceable by the landlords, the tenants have received everything that they bargained for, and a necessary element justifying the remedy of restitution, i.e. , unjust enrichment, is lacking."); Electrovoice Int'l, Inc. v. Sarasohn Adjusting Co. , 567 N.Y.S.2d 568 , 570 , 149 Misc.2d 924, 927 (1990) ("[A] defendant who has violated a licensing statute will not be required to return compensation paid aft

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Hydrotech Systems, Ltd. v. Oasis Waterparkgreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
2 sentences

2000See also Hydrotech Systems, Ltd. v. Oasis Waterpark, 52 Cal.3d 988 , 997 , 277 Cal.Rptr. 517 , 523 , 803 P.2d 370 , 376 (1991) (an unlicensed contractor cannot recover on the contract even when the person for whom the work was performed knew the contractor was unlicensed); Jackson v. Holder, 495 A.2d 746 , 748 n. 3 (D.C.Ct.App. 1985) ("the party contracting to provide services without the necessary license will not be allowed to recover, even though a member of the class for whom the licensing law was designed to offer protection enters the contract knowing that services are to be rendered in

2000See also Hydrotech Systems, Ltd. v. Oasis Waterpark, 52 Cal.3d 988 , 997 , 277 Cal.Rptr. 517 , 523 , 803 P.2d 370 , 376 (1991) (an unlicensed contractor cannot recover on the contract even when the person for whom the work was performed knew the contractor was unlicensed); Jackson v. Holder, 495 A.2d 746 , 748 n. 3 (D.C.Ct.App. 1985) ("the party contracting to provide services without the necessary license will not be allowed to recover, even though a member of the class for whom the licensing law was designed to offer protection enters the contract knowing that services are to be rendered in

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Johnson v. Alabama Power Co.green
ala · 1995 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
1 sentence

1997Thus, the trial court’s order requiring a refund of the interest paid by the plaintiffs to Alabama Power Company, but otherwise leaving intact the plaintiffs’ contractual obligations to pay for the merchandise purchased, was proper.” 664 So.2d at 878 (emphasis added).

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Cochran v. Ozark Country Club, Inc.green
ala · 1976 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
2 sentences

1981See Cochran v. Ozark Country Club, Inc. , 339 So.2d 1023 (Ala. 1976); Cooper v. Johnston , 283 Ala. 565 , 219 So.2d 392 (1969).

1981See Cochran v. Ozark Country Club, Inc., 339 So.2d 1023 (Ala.1976); Cooper v. Johnston, 283 Ala. 565 , 219 So.2d 392 (1969).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Hollinger v. Wells green
alacivapp · 2008
1 sentence

2009Therefore, Woods was statutorily barred from maintaining a breach-of-contract action against Milloy. § 34-14A-14; Hollinger v. Wells, 3 So.3d 216 (Ala.Civ.App.2008) (concluding that an unlicensed home builder who had contracted to repair a house was statutorily barred from maintaining a *52 breach-of-contract claim on that contract); Hooks v. Pickens, 940 So.2d 1029, 1033 (Ala.Civ.App.2006) (stating that “[bjecause Pickens was not licensed and was not exempt from the licensing requirement of the home builders licensure statute, Pickens was not entitled to maintain a breach-of-contract action a

12009–2009
Thomas Learning Center, Inc. v. McGuirk green
alacivapp · 2000
2 sentences

2008The public policy behind the licensing requirement of the Act is so strong that the element of consumer knowledge is of no consequence in our decision.'" 766 So.2d at 174 (quoting Mascarenas v. Jaramillo, 111 N.M. 410, 414 , 806 P.2d 59, 63 (1991)) (emphasis added in McGuirk ).

2008The public policy behind the licensing requirement of the Act is so strong that the element of consumer knowledge is of no consequence in our decision.'" 766 So.2d at 174 (quoting Mascarenas v. Jaramillo , 111 N.M. 410 , 414 , 806 P.2d 59 , 63 (1991)) (emphasis added in McGuirk ).

12008–2008
Ex Parte Alfa Financial Corporation green
ala · 1999
1 sentence

2001In Ex parte Alfa Financial Corp., 762 So.2d 850 (Ala.1999), this Court held that under Ala.Code 1975, § 5-19-11(b), a consumer could have recovered as damages the difference between the amount of interest actually paid to an unlicensed creditor and some lower amount of interest that the consumer could have paid to a licensed creditor.

12001–2001
Butler v. Obayashi green
haw · 1990
2 sentences

2000See also Hydrotech Systems, Ltd. v. Oasis Waterpark, 52 Cal.3d 988 , 997 , 277 Cal.Rptr. 517 , 523 , 803 P.2d 370 , 376 (1991) (an unlicensed contractor cannot recover on the contract even when the person for whom the work was performed knew the contractor was unlicensed); Jackson v. Holder, 495 A.2d 746 , 748 n. 3 (D.C.Ct.App. 1985) ("the party contracting to provide services without the necessary license will not be allowed to recover, even though a member of the class for whom the licensing law was designed to offer protection enters the contract knowing that services are to be rendered in

2000See also Hydrotech Systems, Ltd. v. Oasis Waterpark, 52 Cal.3d 988 , 997 , 277 Cal.Rptr. 517 , 523 , 803 P.2d 370 , 376 (1991) (an unlicensed contractor cannot recover on the contract even when the person for whom the work was performed knew the contractor was unlicensed); Jackson v. Holder, 495 A.2d 746 , 748 n. 3 (D.C.Ct.App. 1985) ("the party contracting to provide services without the necessary license will not be allowed to recover, even though a member of the class for whom the licensing law was designed to offer protection enters the contract knowing that services are to be rendered in

12000–2000
Jackson v. Holder green
dc · 1985
1 sentence

2000See also Hydrotech Systems, Ltd. v. Oasis Waterpark, 52 Cal.3d 988 , 997 , 277 Cal.Rptr. 517 , 523 , 803 P.2d 370 , 376 (1991) (an unlicensed contractor cannot recover on the contract even when the person for whom the work was performed knew the contractor was unlicensed); Jackson v. Holder, 495 A.2d 746 , 748 n. 3 (D.C.Ct.App. 1985) ("the party contracting to provide services without the necessary license will not be allowed to recover, even though a member of the class for whom the licensing law was designed to offer protection enters the contract knowing that services are to be rendered in

12000–2000
Farmer v. Hypo Holdings, Inc. green
ala · 1996
1 sentence

1996Id.

11996–1996
City of Anniston v. State green
· 1956
2 sentences

1987Relying on a number of cases, including City of Anniston v. State, supra , Mulga also argues that it is not subject to the licensing requirement because the ordinance does not clearly indicate that it was intended to apply to municipalities. 1 In City of Anniston , the Court stated the general rule that "when a tax levy is made in general terms with nothing to indicate that it was intended to apply to a city or a county it will be held not to so apply." The Court went on to say, "This so-called rule of exemption is court-made, based upon the theory that the city or county must levy a tax to pa

1987Relying on a number of cases, including City of Anniston v. State, supra , Mulga also argues that it is not subject to the licensing requirement because the ordinance does not clearly indicate that it was intended to apply to municipalities. 1 In City of Anniston , the Court stated the general rule that "when a tax levy is made in general terms with nothing to indicate that it was intended to apply to a city or a county it will be held not to so apply." The Court went on to say, "This so-called rule of exemption is court-made, based upon the theory that the city or county must levy a tax to pa

11987–1987
Van Brocklin v. Tennessee green
scotus · 1886
2 sentences

1987In Long v. Roberts Son , 234 Ala. 570 , 176 So. 213 (1937), the Court, quoting Van Brocklin v. Anderson , 117 U.S. 151 , 6 S.Ct. 670 , 29 L.Ed. 845 (1886), expressed the rule thusly; " 'General tax acts of a state are never, without the clearest words, held to include its own property, or that of its municipal corporations, although not in terms exempted from taxation. * * * "The immunity of the property of the state, and of its political subdivisions, from taxation, does not result from a want of power in the legislature to subject such property to taxation.

1987In Long v. Roberts Son , 234 Ala. 570 , 176 So. 213 (1937), the Court, quoting Van Brocklin v. Anderson , 117 U.S. 151 , 6 S.Ct. 670 , 29 L.Ed. 845 (1886), expressed the rule thusly; " 'General tax acts of a state are never, without the clearest words, held to include its own property, or that of its municipal corporations, although not in terms exempted from taxation. * * * "The immunity of the property of the state, and of its political subdivisions, from taxation, does not result from a want of power in the legislature to subject such property to taxation.

11987–1987
Long v. Roberts & Son green
· 1937
2 sentences

1987In Long v. Roberts Son , 234 Ala. 570 , 176 So. 213 (1937), the Court, quoting Van Brocklin v. Anderson , 117 U.S. 151 , 6 S.Ct. 670 , 29 L.Ed. 845 (1886), expressed the rule thusly; " 'General tax acts of a state are never, without the clearest words, held to include its own property, or that of its municipal corporations, although not in terms exempted from taxation. * * * "The immunity of the property of the state, and of its political subdivisions, from taxation, does not result from a want of power in the legislature to subject such property to taxation.

1987In Long v. Roberts Son , 234 Ala. 570 , 176 So. 213 (1937), the Court, quoting Van Brocklin v. Anderson , 117 U.S. 151 , 6 S.Ct. 670 , 29 L.Ed. 845 (1886), expressed the rule thusly; " 'General tax acts of a state are never, without the clearest words, held to include its own property, or that of its municipal corporations, although not in terms exempted from taxation. * * * "The immunity of the property of the state, and of its political subdivisions, from taxation, does not result from a want of power in the legislature to subject such property to taxation.

11987–1987
Cooper v. Johnston green
ala · 1969
2 sentences

1981See Cochran v. Ozark Country Club, Inc. , 339 So.2d 1023 (Ala. 1976); Cooper v. Johnston , 283 Ala. 565 , 219 So.2d 392 (1969).

1981See Cochran v. Ozark Country Club, Inc. , 339 So.2d 1023 (Ala. 1976); Cooper v. Johnston , 283 Ala. 565 , 219 So.2d 392 (1969).

11981–1981

Where else courts name it

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