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7 Alabama opinions name it 4 courts 1929–2025 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
Ex Parte Donaldson, 1100768 (Ala. 9-16-2011)green1 sentence2025We have, thus, recognized that deputies are entitled to immunity from liability for damages "whenever the acts that form the basis of the[ir] alleged liability were being performed within the line and scope of the[ir] … employment." Ex parte Donaldson, 80 So. 3d 895, 899 (Ala. 2011). 14 SC-2024-0263 The above-mentioned standard for deputy-sheriff immunity traces back to our decision in Hereford v. Jefferson County, 586 So. 2d 209 (Ala. 1991). | 1 | 1 |
Mosely v. Kennedygreen2 sentences2025There, we first held that the immunity conferred on sheriffs also extends to their deputies and provided a single reason for that extension: our prior caselaw embracing the principle that " '[t]he deputy sheriff is the alter ego of the sheriff.' " Id. at 210 (quoting Mosely v. Kennedy, 245 Ala. 448, 450 , 17 So. 2d 536, 537 (1944)). 2025There, we first held that the immunity conferred on sheriffs also extends to their deputies and provided a single reason for that extension: our prior caselaw embracing the principle that " '[t]he deputy sheriff is the alter ego of the sheriff.' " Id. at 210 (quoting Mosely v. Kennedy, 245 Ala. 448, 450 , 17 So. 2d 536, 537 (1944)). | 1 | 1 |
Barnett Millworks, Inc. v. Guthriegreen1 sentence2007In Barnett Millworks, the Alabama Supreme Court reiterated the above-mentioned principle espoused in Sharer and in other cases, but it applied the principle to the unique situation in that case, in which the guarantor allegedly waived the authority to revoke its guaranty and conditioned its ability to revoke the guaranty upon receiving the written consent of the creditor. [3] The revocation provision in the guaranty agreement in Barnett stated as follows: "`I agree this Guarantee of Payment can only be cancelled with the expressed written consent of [the creditor,] Barnett Millworks, Inc.'" *9 | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Alabama. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Harmelin v. Michigan
green
2 sentences2018Accordingly, this Court held that, after a careful analysis of the above-mentioned factors, it was convinced that "the statute mandating imposition of a life without parole sentence is unconstitutional, as it is applied to this defendant for the commission of this crime." Id. at 781 . 2018Accordingly, this Court held that, after a careful analysis of the above-mentioned factors, it was convinced that "the statute mandating imposition of a life without parole sentence is unconstitutional, as it is applied to this defendant for the commission of this crime." Id. at 781 . | 2 | 2018–2018 |
Hereford v. Jefferson County
green
2 sentences2025We have, thus, recognized that deputies are entitled to immunity from liability for damages "whenever the acts that form the basis of the[ir] alleged liability were being performed within the line and scope of the[ir] … employment." Ex parte Donaldson, 80 So. 3d 895, 899 (Ala. 2011). 14 SC-2024-0263 The above-mentioned standard for deputy-sheriff immunity traces back to our decision in Hereford v. Jefferson County, 586 So. 2d 209 (Ala. 1991). 2025There, we first held that the immunity conferred on sheriffs also extends to their deputies and provided a single reason for that extension: our prior caselaw embracing the principle that " '[t]he deputy sheriff is the alter ego of the sheriff.' " Id. at 210 (quoting Mosely v. Kennedy, 245 Ala. 448, 450 , 17 So. 2d 536, 537 (1944)). | 1 | 2025–2025 |
United States v. Lowe
green
1 sentence1987"Applying the above-mentioned test, the Court concluded that 'precisely because defendants here acted purposely, it is likely that they will be disinclined to cross the 250 foot line' and therefore, 'the probation condition reasonably meets the goal of keeping the peace and deterring further criminal activity.' U.S. v. Lowe , 654 F.2d at 567 . 'The appellants argued that the 250 foot limit was arbitrary, that it was unreasonable to select that distance over a greater or lesser distance in order to curtail any future fence climbing. | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Bains v. Dank
neutral
2 sentences1941And as a corollary thereof, it is declared in Bains v. Dank, 199 Ala. 250, 252 , 74 So. 341, 342 , that: “The above-mentioned rule is therefore applicable here, and the landlord was under no obligation to make the repairs. 1941And as a corollary thereof, it is declared in Bains v. Dank, 199 Ala. 250, 252 , 74 So. 341, 342 , that: “The above-mentioned rule is therefore applicable here, and the landlord was under no obligation to make the repairs. | 1 | 1941–1941 |
MacKe v. Sutterer
green
2 sentences1941Notwithstanding this, however, if he voluntarily, at the tenant’s request, undertakes to make the repairs, he is liable for any injuries which may result to the latter from the negligent manner in which the work is done. 24 Cyc. 116; 1 Tiffany, Landlord & Tenant, p. 608.” See also Macke v. Sutterer, 224 Ala. 681, 683 , 141 So. 651 ; Arlington Realty Co. v. Lawson, 228 Ala. 214 , 153 So. 425 ; Prudential Life Ins. 1941Notwithstanding this, however, if he voluntarily, at the tenant’s request, undertakes to make the repairs, he is liable for any injuries which may result to the latter from the negligent manner in which the work is done. 24 Cyc. 116; 1 Tiffany, Landlord & Tenant, p. 608.” See also Macke v. Sutterer, 224 Ala. 681, 683 , 141 So. 651 ; Arlington Realty Co. v. Lawson, 228 Ala. 214 , 153 So. 425 ; Prudential Life Ins. | 1 | 1941–1941 |
Arlington Realty Co. v. Lawson
green
2 sentences1941Notwithstanding this, however, if he voluntarily, at the tenant’s request, undertakes to make the repairs, he is liable for any injuries which may result to the latter from the negligent manner in which the work is done. 24 Cyc. 116; 1 Tiffany, Landlord & Tenant, p. 608.” See also Macke v. Sutterer, 224 Ala. 681, 683 , 141 So. 651 ; Arlington Realty Co. v. Lawson, 228 Ala. 214 , 153 So. 425 ; Prudential Life Ins. 1941Notwithstanding this, however, if he voluntarily, at the tenant’s request, undertakes to make the repairs, he is liable for any injuries which may result to the latter from the negligent manner in which the work is done. 24 Cyc. 116; 1 Tiffany, Landlord & Tenant, p. 608.” See also Macke v. Sutterer, 224 Ala. 681, 683 , 141 So. 651 ; Arlington Realty Co. v. Lawson, 228 Ala. 214 , 153 So. 425 ; Prudential Life Ins. | 1 | 1941–1941 |
Henderson v. Tennessee Coal, Iron & Ry. Co.
neutral
2 sentences1929Co., 190 Ala. 126, 129 , 67 So. 414, 415 , it (the above-mentioned rule 45) “was intended to obviate previous rulings as to reversing cases upon the mere presumption of injury, whenever error was shown, and makes it incumbent upon an appellant to not only show error but also that he was probably injured thereby.” We will not reverse the judgment for the error in overruling appellant’s motion to quash the service of the summons upon him. 1929Co., 190 Ala. 126, 129 , 67 So. 414, 415 , it (the above-mentioned rule 45) “was intended to obviate previous rulings as to reversing cases upon the mere presumption of injury, whenever error was shown, and makes it incumbent upon an appellant to not only show error but also that he was probably injured thereby.” We will not reverse the judgment for the error in overruling appellant’s motion to quash the service of the summons upon him. | 1 | 1929–1929 |
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