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iron rule in Alabama

7 Alabama opinions name it 2 courts 1887–2016 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 (2)

CaseFollowedCited
Ex Parte Nicegreen
ala · 1981 · cited in 5 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2005–2016
2 sentences

2016Additionally, to the extent Johnson suggests that the validity of a contract that is based solely on criminal conduct is a matter that should be submitted to an arbitrator, such holding is incorrect and is hereby overruled, “We previously have observed that stare decisis ‘“is a golden rule, not an iron rule.” ’ Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burke, 923 So.2d 282, 292 (Ala. 2005) (quoting Ex parte Nice, 407 So.2d 874, 883 (Ala. 1981) (Jones, J., dissenting)).

2015We previously have observed that stare decisis “ ‘is a golden rule, not an iron rule.’ ” Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burke, 923 So.2d 282, 292 (Ala.2005) (quoting Ex parte Nice, 407 So.2d 874, 883 (Ala.1981) (Jones, J., dissenting)).

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Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burkegreen
ala · 2005 · cited in 2 Alabama opinions naming this issue, 2015–2016
2 sentences

2016Additionally, to the extent Johnson suggests that the validity of a contract that is based solely on criminal conduct is a matter that should be submitted to an arbitrator, such holding is incorrect and is hereby overruled, “We previously have observed that stare decisis ‘“is a golden rule, not an iron rule.” ’ Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burke, 923 So.2d 282, 292 (Ala. 2005) (quoting Ex parte Nice, 407 So.2d 874, 883 (Ala. 1981) (Jones, J., dissenting)).

2015We previously have observed that stare decisis “ ‘is a golden rule, not an iron rule.’ ” Goldome Credit Corp. v. Burke, 923 So.2d 282, 292 (Ala.2005) (quoting Ex parte Nice, 407 So.2d 874, 883 (Ala.1981) (Jones, J., dissenting)).

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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
State v. Colonial Pipeline Co. green
alacivapp · 1984
1 sentence

1998State v. Colonial Pipeline Co., 471 So.2d 408 (Ala.Civ.App.1984), writ quashed, 471 So.2d 413 (Ala.1985), appeal dismissed, 474 U.S. 936 , 106 S.Ct. 299 , 88 L.Ed.2d 276 (1985).

11998–1998
County of Los Angeles Et Al. v. Kling green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

1998State v. Colonial Pipeline Co., 471 So.2d 408 (Ala.Civ.App.1984), writ quashed, 471 So.2d 413 (Ala.1985), appeal dismissed, 474 U.S. 936 , 106 S.Ct. 299 , 88 L.Ed.2d 276 (1985).

11998–1998
Camden Fire Insurance v. Justice green
scotus · 1985
1 sentence

1998State v. Colonial Pipeline Co., 471 So.2d 408 (Ala.Civ.App.1984), writ quashed, 471 So.2d 413 (Ala.1985), appeal dismissed, 474 U.S. 936 , 106 S.Ct. 299 , 88 L.Ed.2d 276 (1985).

11998–1998
Towles v. United States red
scotus · 1985
1 sentence

1998State v. Colonial Pipeline Co., 471 So.2d 408 (Ala.Civ.App.1984), writ quashed, 471 So.2d 413 (Ala.1985), appeal dismissed, 474 U.S. 936 , 106 S.Ct. 299 , 88 L.Ed.2d 276 (1985).

11998–1998
State v. Colonial Pipeline Co. neutral
ala · 1985
1 sentence

1998State v. Colonial Pipeline Co., 471 So.2d 408 (Ala.Civ.App.1984), writ quashed, 471 So.2d 413 (Ala.1985), appeal dismissed, 474 U.S. 936 , 106 S.Ct. 299 , 88 L.Ed.2d 276 (1985).

11998–1998
Edwards v. Williamson green
· 1881
1 sentence

1887And a like clause exists, in the Federal Constitution, which operates as an iron rule of restriction as well upon the constitutional conventions of States as upon their legislatures. — Edwards v. Williamson, 70 Ala. 145 .

11887–1887

Where else courts name it

KY 22 (1936–2026) NY 20 (1898–2013) PA 19 (1915–2021) CA 10 (1937–2015) IA 10 (1895–2017) MI 7 (1901–2022) AL 7 (1887–2016) IN 6 (1935–2014) VA 6 (1934–2015) TX 6 (1924–2022) ND 5 (1936–1993) MD 4 (1890–1991) MA 4 (1917–1992) LA 4 (1903–1973) WA 4 (1923–2008) IL 4 (1892–1987) NJ 3 (1958–2011) NC 3 (1886–2004) PR 3 (1938–1954) WV 3 (1908–1934) MO 3 (1916–1981) HI 3 (1901–1982) KS 3 (1897–1937) CO 2 (2026–2026) SD 2 (1933–1972) MT 2 (1933–1935) OH 2 (1934–1995) VT 2 (1898–1925) FL 2 (1977–1977) SC 2 (1910–1934) OR 2 (1944–1963) RI 2 (1907–1925)

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