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Harper rule in Alabama

7 Alabama opinions name it 2 courts 1991–2026 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.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Ford v. Stategreen
alacrimapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2000–2005
2 sentences

2005The State urges this Court to overrule Cogman , stating in its brief that we should “require that an objection to the indictment as failing to charge an offense must be raised during the ‘pendency of the proceedings’ in compliance with Rule 15.2(d) of the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure. ‘Pendency of the proceedings’ should be interpreted in line with Ex parte Harper, 594 So.2d 1181, 1191-1195 (Ala.1991).” However, this Court stated in Ford v. State, 612 So.2d 1317, 1322 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), that “[ujntil we receive any indication to the contrary, we will continue to reject application of

2005The State urges this Court to overrule Cogman , stating in its brief that we should “require that an objection to the indictment as failing to charge an offense must be raised during the ‘pendency of the proceedings’ in compliance with Rule 15.2(d) of the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure. ‘Pendency of the proceedings’ should be interpreted in line with Ex parte Harper, 594 So.2d 1181, 1191-1195 (Ala.1991).” However, this Court stated in Ford v. State, 612 So.2d 1317, 1322 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), that “[ujntil we receive any indication to the contrary, we will continue to reject application of

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Kirby v. Stategreen
ala · 2004 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See former § 13A-5-9(c)(3), AlaCode 1975 (amended effective May 25, 2000), a subsection of the Habitual Félony Offender Act, § 13A-5-9, Ala.Codé 1975 (“the HFOA”). 2 In March 2012 Harper filed the most recent in a series of motions for sentence reconsideration pursuant to § 13A-5-9.1, Ala.Code 1975, and Kirby v. State, 899 So.2d 968 (Ala.2004)(discussing the constitutionality of § 13A-5-9.1 and the jurisdiction of circuit courts to hear motions filed pursuant to that Code section), often referred to as a “Kirby motion.” The materials available for the circuit court to consider with Harper’s mo

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Ex Parte Harpergreen
ala · 1991 · cited in 1 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005The State urges this Court to overrule Cogman , stating in its brief that we should “require that an objection to the indictment as failing to charge an offense must be raised during the ‘pendency of the proceedings’ in compliance with Rule 15.2(d) of the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure. ‘Pendency of the proceedings’ should be interpreted in line with Ex parte Harper, 594 So.2d 1181, 1191-1195 (Ala.1991).” However, this Court stated in Ford v. State, 612 So.2d 1317, 1322 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), that “[ujntil we receive any indication to the contrary, we will continue to reject application of

2005The State urges this Court to overrule Cogman , stating in its brief that we should “require that an objection to the indictment as failing to charge an offense must be raised during the ‘pendency of the proceedings’ in compliance with Rule 15.2(d) of the Alabama Rules of Criminal Procedure. ‘Pendency of the proceedings’ should be interpreted in line with Ex parte Harper, 594 So.2d 1181, 1191-1195 (Ala.1991).” However, this Court stated in Ford v. State, 612 So.2d 1317, 1322 (Ala.Crim.App.1992), that “[ujntil we receive any indication to the contrary, we will continue to reject application of

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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 (6)

CaseCitedYears
Alabama Republican Party v. McGinley green
ala · 2004
1 sentence

2026In other words, on Harper's reading of the transfer statute, a circuit court must docket a will contest "following a transfer from and certification by the probate court." Id. (emphasis added).

12026–2026
Cochran v. State red
alacrimapp · 1989
1 sentence

1995We note that, when complying with our remand instructions, the circuit court is within its discretion in refusing to consider Harper's motion to amend his petition so long as disallowance of the amendment is "based upon some valid ground, such as actual prejudice or undue delay," Cochran v. State , 548 So.2d 1062 , 1075 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied , 493 U.S. 900 , 110 S.Ct. 259 , 107 L.Ed.2d 208 (1989).

11995–1995
Brooks v. United States green
scotus · 1989
1 sentence

1995We note that, when complying with our remand instructions, the circuit court is within its discretion in refusing to consider Harper's motion to amend his petition so long as disallowance of the amendment is "based upon some valid ground, such as actual prejudice or undue delay," Cochran v. State , 548 So.2d 1062 , 1075 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied , 493 U.S. 900 , 110 S.Ct. 259 , 107 L.Ed.2d 208 (1989).

11995–1995
Barnes v. Atlantic Coast Line R. Co. green
sc · 1918
1 sentence

1995We note that, when complying with our remand instructions, the circuit court is within its discretion in refusing to consider Harper's motion to amend his petition so long as disallowance of the amendment is "based upon some valid ground, such as actual prejudice or undue delay," Cochran v. State , 548 So.2d 1062 , 1075 (Ala.Cr.App.), cert. denied , 493 U.S. 900 , 110 S.Ct. 259 , 107 L.Ed.2d 208 (1989).

11995–1995
Moore v. State green
alacrimapp · 1991
2 sentences

1992Cf. Moore v. State , 596 So.2d 53 , 53-54 , n. 1 (Ala.Cr.App. 1991).

1992Cf. Moore v. State , 596 So.2d 53 , 53-54 , n. 1 (Ala.Cr.App. 1991).

11992–1992
Harper v. Regency Development Co., Inc. green
ala · 1981
2 sentences

1991IMAC basically argues that the jury award was based on count four of the Tittles' complaint, which alleged real property damage resulting from alleged negligence or wantonness on the part of IMAC in conducting blasting operations, and it argues that "[n]o claim for abnormally dangerous activity was stated in the complaint and no evidence of abnormally dangerous activity was proven." IMAC states that it is aware of this Court's decision in Harper v. Regency Development Co. , 399 So.2d 248 (Ala. 1981), which adopted the doctrine set out in the Restatement (Second) of Torts § 519 (1977), relating

1991IMAC basically argues that the jury award was based on count four of the Tittles' complaint, which alleged real property damage resulting from alleged negligence or wantonness on the part of IMAC in conducting blasting operations, and it argues that "[n]o claim for abnormally dangerous activity was stated in the complaint and no evidence of abnormally dangerous activity was proven." IMAC states that it is aware of this Court's decision in Harper v. Regency Development Co. , 399 So.2d 248 (Ala. 1981), which adopted the doctrine set out in the Restatement (Second) of Torts § 519 (1977), relating

11991–1991

Where else courts name it

GA 41 (1979–2026) NM 13 (2017–2025) TX 10 (1995–2024) OH 8 (2001–2020) AL 7 (1991–2026) CA 6 (2000–2025) FL 6 (2001–2010) WI 5 (1974–2003) CO 4 (2014–2025) PA 4 (2016–2026) MS 4 (1992–2009) IN 3 (2012–2019) MD 2 (1961–2002) AR 2 (2018–2020) DC 2 (2001–2020) UT 2 (2007–2020) KY 2 (2019–2022) WA 2 (1995–2019) VA 2 (1976–2009) ID 2 (1997–2012)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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