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8 Alabama opinions name it 1 courts 1887–2011 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 |
|---|---|---|
Alabama Power Company v. Murraygreen2 sentences2011Thus, where the plaintiff has suffered no physical injury, we ‘address the strength of the presumption that a jury’s verdict is correct,’ Bryant, 738 So.2d at 837 , in the context of the plaintiffs testimony regarding the ‘nature, severity, and duration of the mental anguish.’ Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, 751 So.2d 494, 501 (Ala.1999). 2011Thus, where the plaintiff has suffered no physical injury, we `address the strength of the presumption that a jury's verdict is correct,' Bryant, 738 So.2d at 837 , in the context of the plaintiff's testimony regarding the `nature, severity, and duration of the mental anguish.' Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, 751 So.2d 494, 501 (Ala.1999). | 2 | 2 |
Kmart Corp. v. Kylesgreen2 sentences2011Cf. Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Jeter, 832 So.2d 25 (Ala.2001) (remitting $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $300,000); Oliver v. Towns, 770 So.2d 1059 (Ala.2000) ($500,-000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $75,000); Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, supra ($150,000 compensatory-damages award reduced to $84,000); Bryant, supra (reducing $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $100,000); Kyles, supra ($100,000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $15,000).” Dr. O’Rear’s argument that the compensatory-damages award is excessive rests largely on his contention that the harm suffered by B.H. 2011Cf. Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Jeter, 832 So.2d 25 (Ala.2001) (remitting $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $300,000); Oliver v. Towns, 770 So.2d 1059 (Ala.2000) ($500,000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $75,000); Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, supra ($150,000 compensatory-damages award reduced to $84,000); Bryant, supra (reducing $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $100,000); Kyles, supra ($100,000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $15,000)." Dr. O'Rear's argument that the compensatory-damages award is excessive rests largely on his contention that the harm suffered by B.H. w | 1 | 3 |
Delchamps, Inc. v. Bryantgreen2 sentences2011Thus, where the plaintiff has suffered no physical injury, we ‘address the strength of the presumption that a jury’s verdict is correct,’ Bryant, 738 So.2d at 837 , in the context of the plaintiffs testimony regarding the ‘nature, severity, and duration of the mental anguish.’ Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, 751 So.2d 494, 501 (Ala.1999). 2011Thus, where the plaintiff has suffered no physical injury, we `address the strength of the presumption that a jury's verdict is correct,' Bryant, 738 So.2d at 837 , in the context of the plaintiff's testimony regarding the `nature, severity, and duration of the mental anguish.' Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, 751 So.2d 494, 501 (Ala.1999). | 1 | 3 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Orkin Exterminating Co., Inc. v. Jeter
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2 sentences2011Cf. Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Jeter, 832 So.2d 25 (Ala.2001) (remitting $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $300,000); Oliver v. Towns, 770 So.2d 1059 (Ala.2000) ($500,-000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $75,000); Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, supra ($150,000 compensatory-damages award reduced to $84,000); Bryant, supra (reducing $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $100,000); Kyles, supra ($100,000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $15,000).” Dr. O’Rear’s argument that the compensatory-damages award is excessive rests largely on his contention that the harm suffered by B.H. 2011Cf. Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Jeter, 832 So.2d 25 (Ala.2001) (remitting $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $300,000); Oliver v. Towns, 770 So.2d 1059 (Ala.2000) ($500,000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $75,000); Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, supra ($150,000 compensatory-damages award reduced to $84,000); Bryant, supra (reducing $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $100,000); Kyles, supra ($100,000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $15,000)." Dr. O'Rear's argument that the compensatory-damages award is excessive rests largely on his contention that the harm suffered by B.H. w | 2 | 2003–2011 |
Oliver v. Towns
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2 sentences2011Cf. Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Jeter, 832 So.2d 25 (Ala.2001) (remitting $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $300,000); Oliver v. Towns, 770 So.2d 1059 (Ala.2000) ($500,-000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $75,000); Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, supra ($150,000 compensatory-damages award reduced to $84,000); Bryant, supra (reducing $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $100,000); Kyles, supra ($100,000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $15,000).” Dr. O’Rear’s argument that the compensatory-damages award is excessive rests largely on his contention that the harm suffered by B.H. 2011Cf. Orkin Exterminating Co. v. Jeter, 832 So.2d 25 (Ala.2001) (remitting $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $300,000); Oliver v. Towns, 770 So.2d 1059 (Ala.2000) ($500,000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $75,000); Alabama Power Co. v. Murray, supra ($150,000 compensatory-damages award reduced to $84,000); Bryant, supra (reducing $400,000 compensatory-damages award to $100,000); Kyles, supra ($100,000 compensatory-damages award remitted to $15,000)." Dr. O'Rear's argument that the compensatory-damages award is excessive rests largely on his contention that the harm suffered by B.H. w | 2 | 2003–2011 |
Strength v. Alabama Dept. of Finance
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2 sentences2007Second, on the strength of the analysis provided by this Court in Strength v. Alabama Department of Finance, 622 So.2d 1283 (Ala.1993), I conclude that the statutory mandate by our legislature for the defense and indemnification of State employees is, by its very nature, inherently one of insurance; the statements otherwise in the "guidelines" adopted by the executive branch do not make it any less so. 2007Second, on the strength of the analysis provided by this Court in Strength v. Alabama Department of Finance , 622 So.2d 1283 (Ala. 1993), I conclude that the statutory mandate by our legislature for the defense and indemnification of State employees is, by its very nature, inherently one of insurance; the statements otherwise in the "guidelines" adopted by the executive branch do not make it any less so. | 1 | 2007–2007 |
Lawrence v. Paden
neutral
1 sentence1959In Lawrence v. Paden, 76 Ill.App. 510, 514 , it is said: “A cross bill would seem to be unnecessary as between the defendants to a bill of interpleader. | 1 | 1959–1959 |
Dent v. Foy
neutral
2 sentences1925Accordingly, we follow the rule laid down in Citizens’ Light Co. v. Central Trust Co., 200 Ala. 18 , 75 So. 330 , and approved in Dent v. Foy, 210 Ala. 160 , 97 So. 627 , vizi.: This court on appeal should look to the whole record, including the testimony of the witnesses, the finding of the register, and the finding of the trial judge, and apply to the whole our own judgment to determine as best we can what is just between the parties. 1925Accordingly, we follow the rule laid down in Citizens’ Light Co. v. Central Trust Co., 200 Ala. 18 , 75 So. 330 , and approved in Dent v. Foy, 210 Ala. 160 , 97 So. 627 , vizi.: This court on appeal should look to the whole record, including the testimony of the witnesses, the finding of the register, and the finding of the trial judge, and apply to the whole our own judgment to determine as best we can what is just between the parties. | 1 | 1925–1925 |
Citizens' Light, Heat & Power Co. v. Central Trust Co.
neutral
2 sentences1925Accordingly, we follow the rule laid down in Citizens’ Light Co. v. Central Trust Co., 200 Ala. 18 , 75 So. 330 , and approved in Dent v. Foy, 210 Ala. 160 , 97 So. 627 , vizi.: This court on appeal should look to the whole record, including the testimony of the witnesses, the finding of the register, and the finding of the trial judge, and apply to the whole our own judgment to determine as best we can what is just between the parties. 1925Accordingly, we follow the rule laid down in Citizens’ Light Co. v. Central Trust Co., 200 Ala. 18 , 75 So. 330 , and approved in Dent v. Foy, 210 Ala. 160 , 97 So. 627 , vizi.: This court on appeal should look to the whole record, including the testimony of the witnesses, the finding of the register, and the finding of the trial judge, and apply to the whole our own judgment to determine as best we can what is just between the parties. | 1 | 1925–1925 |
Mitcham v. Moore
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1 sentence1887Having rightfully had the benefit of his and their entire defense under the general issue, the special pleas and the rulings on them were immate rial. — Mitcham v. Moore, 73 Ala. 542 . | 1 | 1887–1887 |
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