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42 Alabama opinions name it 2 courts 1918–2025 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 |
|---|---|---|
Sylvest v. Stowersgreen2 sentences2010As this court has written: “ ‘If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under claim of right, openly and exclusively for a continuous period of 10 years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he will acquire title to that line, even though the belief as to the comet location of the line originated in a mistake.’ Scarbrough v. Smith, 445 So.2d 553, 556 (Ala.1984) (emphasis added). ‘[0]ne does not have to be a willful landgrabber or dishonest in order to acquire title by adverse possession.’ Sylvest v. Stowers, 276 Ala. 695, 699 , 166 So.2d 423, 427 (1964).” 2010As this court has written: “ ‘If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under claim of right, openly and exclusively for a continuous period of 10 years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he will acquire title to that line, even though the belief as to the comet location of the line originated in a mistake.’ Scarbrough v. Smith, 445 So.2d 553, 556 (Ala.1984) (emphasis added). ‘[0]ne does not have to be a willful landgrabber or dishonest in order to acquire title by adverse possession.’ Sylvest v. Stowers, 276 Ala. 695, 699 , 166 So.2d 423, 427 (1964).” | 7 | 12 |
Cambron v. Kirklandgreen2 sentences1986Cambron v. Kirkland, 287 Ala. 531 , 253 So.2d 180 (1971). 1986Cambron v. Kirkland, 287 Ala. 531 , 253 So.2d 180 (1971). | 3 | 4 |
Treadaway v. Hamiltongreen2 sentences1981Lay v. Phillips , 276 Ala. 273 , 161 So.2d 477 ; McNeil v. Hadden , 261 Ala. 691 , 76 So.2d 160 , and cases there cited; see Treadaway v. Hamilton , 221 Ala. 479 , 129 So. 55 . 1981Lay v. Phillips , 276 Ala. 273 , 161 So.2d 477 ; McNeil v. Hadden , 261 Ala. 691 , 76 So.2d 160 , and cases there cited; see Treadaway v. Hamilton , 221 Ala. 479 , 129 So. 55 . | 3 | 3 |
Williams v. Davisgreen2 sentences1974“If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line * * Sylvest v. Stowers, 276 Ala. 695, 697 , 166 So.2d 423, 426 (1964). “ * * * the claimant need show only dominion over the land claiming it adversely as to the whole world for the required time.” Williams v. Davis, 280 Ala. 631, 633 , 197 So.2d 285, 287 (1967). 1974“If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line * * Sylvest v. Stowers, 276 Ala. 695, 697 , 166 So.2d 423, 426 (1964). “ * * * the claimant need show only dominion over the land claiming it adversely as to the whole world for the required time.” Williams v. Davis, 280 Ala. 631, 633 , 197 So.2d 285, 287 (1967). | 3 | 3 |
Smith v. Cookgreen2 sentences2008If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.’ “Smith v. Cook, 220 Ala. 338, 341 , 124 So. 898, 900 (1929) (citations omitted).” Jones, 827 So.2d at 772 n. 2 (emphasis omitted). 2002If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken." Smith v. Cook, 220 Ala. 338, 341 , 124 So. 898, 900 (1929) (citations omitted). | 2 | 7 |
McNeil v. Haddengreen2 sentences1990In McNeil v. Hadden , 261 Ala. 691 , 694 , 76 So.2d 160 , 162 (1954), we stated: "If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake. . . ." One claiming by adverse possession must show, in addition to the fact that he has held the land for 10 years, all of the traditional adverse possession elements of open, hostile, notorious, 1990In McNeil v. Hadden , 261 Ala. 691 , 694 , 76 So.2d 160 , 162 (1954), we stated: "If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake. . . ." One claiming by adverse possession must show, in addition to the fact that he has held the land for 10 years, all of the traditional adverse possession elements of open, hostile, notorious, | 1 | 6 |
Barnett v. Millisgreen2 sentences1980In Alabama, the rule of adverse possession is that “if a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line.” (Emphasis added.) Barnett v. Mills, 286 Ala. 681, 684 , 246 So.2d 78, 80 (1971). 1980In Alabama, the rule of adverse possession is that “if a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line.” (Emphasis added.) Barnett v. Mills, 286 Ala. 681, 684 , 246 So.2d 78, 80 (1971). | 1 | 3 |
Scarbrough v. Smithgreen2 sentences2010As this court has written: “ ‘If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under claim of right, openly and exclusively for a continuous period of 10 years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he will acquire title to that line, even though the belief as to the comet location of the line originated in a mistake.’ Scarbrough v. Smith, 445 So.2d 553, 556 (Ala.1984) (emphasis added). ‘[0]ne does not have to be a willful landgrabber or dishonest in order to acquire title by adverse possession.’ Sylvest v. Stowers, 276 Ala. 695, 699 , 166 So.2d 423, 427 (1964).” 2002"If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under claim of right, openly and exclusively for a continuous period of 10 years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he will acquire title to that line, *Page 768 even though the belief as to the correct location of the line originated in a mistake ." Scarbrough v. Smith , 445 So.2d 553 , 556 (Ala. 1984) (emphasis added). "[O]ne does not have to be a willful landgrabber or dishonest in order to acquire title by adverse possession." Sylvest v. Stowers , 276 Ala. 695 , 699 , 166 So.2d 423 , 427 (1964). | 1 | 2 |
Green v. Marlingreen2 sentences2025In reaching its determination, the trial court relied on the following conclusions of law: 12 CL-2025-0003 " 'If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.' Smith v. Brown, 282 Ala. 528 , 213 So. 2d 374 (Ala. 1968). " 'If the land is 2025In reaching its determination, the trial court relied on the following conclusions of law: 12 CL-2025-0003 " 'If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.' Smith v. Brown, 282 Ala. 528 , 213 So. 2d 374 (Ala. 1968). " 'If the land is | 1 | 1 |
Sims v. Vandivergreen1 sentence2010See also Sims v. Vandiver, 504 So.2d 250, 252 (Ala.1987) (“It is not necessary that a coterminous landowner be correct in his belief as to the true boundary line in order to possess the requisite intent to adversely obtain title to real property.”). | 1 | 1 |
Wadkins v. Meltongreen1 sentence2010As this court has written: “ ‘If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under claim of right, openly and exclusively for a continuous period of 10 years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he will acquire title to that line, even though the belief as to the comet location of the line originated in a mistake.’ Scarbrough v. Smith, 445 So.2d 553, 556 (Ala.1984) (emphasis added). ‘[0]ne does not have to be a willful landgrabber or dishonest in order to acquire title by adverse possession.’ Sylvest v. Stowers, 276 Ala. 695, 699 , 166 So.2d 423, 427 (1964).” | 1 | 1 |
Reynolds v. Rutlandgreen1 sentence1987This Court interpreted Smith v. Brown in Reynolds v. Rutland, 365 So.2d 656, 657-58 (Ala.1978): "In Smith v. Brown , ... it was held that, if a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under claim of right, openly and exclusively for a continuous period of 10 years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he will acquire title to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location of the line originated in a mistake. | 1 | 1 |
Rutland v. Georgia Kraft Co., Inc.green1 sentence1983Rutland v. Georgia Kraft Company, 387 So.2d 836, 837 (Ala.1980). | 1 | 1 |
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Hoffman v. White
neutral
2 sentences2013Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 [ (1918) ]; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 [(1890)]; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 [ (1920) ]; Shepherd v. Scott’s Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 [(1927)]. “ ‘There is, however, a limitation or an additional principle that, if the occupancy to a line is with no intention to claim to it if it should be beyond the true location of the boundary, such possession is not adverse. 1978Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 ; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 ; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 ; Shepherd v. Scott's Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 .' Smith v. Cook, 220 Ala. 338, 341 , 124 So. 898, 900 . | 9 | 1918–2013 |
Smith v. Bachus
green
2 sentences2013Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 [ (1918) ]; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 [(1890)]; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 [ (1920) ]; Shepherd v. Scott’s Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 [(1927)]. “ ‘There is, however, a limitation or an additional principle that, if the occupancy to a line is with no intention to claim to it if it should be beyond the true location of the boundary, such possession is not adverse. 2013Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 [ (1918) ]; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 [(1890)]; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 [ (1920) ]; Shepherd v. Scott’s Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 [(1927)]. “ ‘There is, however, a limitation or an additional principle that, if the occupancy to a line is with no intention to claim to it if it should be beyond the true location of the boundary, such possession is not adverse. | 9 | 1929–2013 |
Shepherd v. Scott's Chapel
neutral
2 sentences2013Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 [ (1918) ]; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 [(1890)]; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 [ (1920) ]; Shepherd v. Scott’s Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 [(1927)]. “ ‘There is, however, a limitation or an additional principle that, if the occupancy to a line is with no intention to claim to it if it should be beyond the true location of the boundary, such possession is not adverse. 2013Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 [ (1918) ]; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 [(1890)]; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 [ (1920) ]; Shepherd v. Scott’s Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 [(1927)]. “ ‘There is, however, a limitation or an additional principle that, if the occupancy to a line is with no intention to claim to it if it should be beyond the true location of the boundary, such possession is not adverse. | 8 | 1930–2013 |
Hopkins v. Duggar
green
2 sentences2013Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 [ (1918) ]; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 [(1890)]; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 [ (1920) ]; Shepherd v. Scott’s Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 [(1927)]. “ ‘There is, however, a limitation or an additional principle that, if the occupancy to a line is with no intention to claim to it if it should be beyond the true location of the boundary, such possession is not adverse. 1978Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 ; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 ; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 ; Shepherd v. Scott's Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 .' Smith v. Cook, 220 Ala. 338, 341 , 124 So. 898, 900 . | 8 | 1930–2013 |
Ex Parte Russell
green
2 sentences2013Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 [ (1918) ]; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 [(1890)]; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 [ (1920) ]; Shepherd v. Scott’s Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 [(1927)]. “ ‘There is, however, a limitation or an additional principle that, if the occupancy to a line is with no intention to claim to it if it should be beyond the true location of the boundary, such possession is not adverse. 1978Smith v. Bachus, 201 Ala. 534 , 78 So. 888 ; Hoffman v. White, 90 Ala. 354 , 7 So. 816 ; Hopkins v. Duggar, 204 Ala. 626 , 87 So. 103 ; Shepherd v. Scott's Chapel, 216 Ala. 193 , 112 So. 905 .' Smith v. Cook, 220 Ala. 338, 341 , 124 So. 898, 900 . | 8 | 1930–2013 |
Garlington v. City of Birmingham
green
2 sentences2008If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.’ “Smith v. Cook, 220 Ala. 338, 341 , 124 So. 898, 900 (1929) (citations omitted).” Jones, 827 So.2d at 772 n. 2 (emphasis omitted). 2002If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken." Smith v. Cook, 220 Ala. 338, 341 , 124 So. 898, 900 (1929) (citations omitted). | 7 | 1948–2008 |
Lay v. Phillips
green
2 sentences1981Lay v. Phillips , 276 Ala. 273 , 161 So.2d 477 ; McNeil v. Hadden , 261 Ala. 691 , 76 So.2d 160 , and cases there cited; see Treadaway v. Hamilton , 221 Ala. 479 , 129 So. 55 . 1981Lay v. Phillips , 276 Ala. 273 , 161 So.2d 477 ; McNeil v. Hadden , 261 Ala. 691 , 76 So.2d 160 , and cases there cited; see Treadaway v. Hamilton , 221 Ala. 479 , 129 So. 55 . | 4 | 1964–1981 |
Smith v. Brown
green
2 sentences2025In reaching its determination, the trial court relied on the following conclusions of law: 12 CL-2025-0003 " 'If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.' Smith v. Brown, 282 Ala. 528 , 213 So. 2d 374 (Ala. 1968). " 'If the land is 2025In reaching its determination, the trial court relied on the following conclusions of law: 12 CL-2025-0003 " 'If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.' Smith v. Brown, 282 Ala. 528 , 213 So. 2d 374 (Ala. 1968). " 'If the land is | 2 | 1978–2025 |
Hayes v. Cotter
green
2 sentences1985In Hayes v. Cotter, supra , we recounted what is necessary for a person to establish adverse possession in a boundary line case: "If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under claim of right, openly and exclusively for a continuous period of 10 years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he will acquire title to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location of the line originated in a mistake. 1984Hayes v. Cotter , 439 So.2d 102 (Ala. 1983). | 2 | 1984–1985 |
Casey v. Keeney
green
2 sentences1977It is clearly the law in this state: “If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.” Casey v. Keeney, 290 Ala. 94 , 274 So.2d 68 (1973). 1977It is clearly the law in this state: “If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.” Casey v. Keeney, 290 Ala. 94 , 274 So.2d 68 (1973). | 2 | 1977–1977 |
Jones v. Johnson
green
1 sentence2008If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.’ “Smith v. Cook, 220 Ala. 338, 341 , 124 So. 898, 900 (1929) (citations omitted).” Jones, 827 So.2d at 772 n. 2 (emphasis omitted). | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Boren v. Roberts
green
1 sentence1983Sylvest v. Stowers , 276 Ala. 695 , 166 So.2d 423 (1964)." (Emphasis supplied.) Such possession must be shown by clear and convincing evidence, Boren v. Roberts , 423 So.2d 208 (Ala. 1982), because every presumption is in favor of the holder of legal title. | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Bussey v. Bussey
green
1 sentence1983In Bussey v. Bussey , 403 So.2d 907 , 909 (Ala. 1981), this Court stated: "[W]here a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line , he thereby acquires title up to that line , even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken. | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Wills v. Blackwell
neutral
1 sentence1980In Alabama the rule of adverse possession is that "if a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of a disputed strip under claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuous period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line." Wills v. Blackwell , 386 So.2d 427 (1980) quoting Barnett v. Millis , 286 Ala. 681 , 684 , 246 So.2d 78 , 80 (1971). | 1 | 1980–1980 |
Alabama State Land Co. v. Matthews
green
2 sentences1977Casey v. Keeney , 290 Ala. 94 , 274 So.2d 68 (1973); Barnett v. Millis , 286 Ala. 681 , 684 , 246 So.2d 78 (1971). 1 To constitute actual possession, this court has held that ". . . `. . . it is only necessary to put it to such use or exercise such dominion over it *Page 508 as in its present state it is reasonably adapted to.' . . ." Moore v. Malone , 248 Ala. 76 , 78 , 26 So.2d 558 (1946), quoting from Alabama State Land Co. v. Matthews , 168 Ala. 200 , 53 So. 174 , 175 (1910). 1977Casey v. Keeney , 290 Ala. 94 , 274 So.2d 68 (1973); Barnett v. Millis , 286 Ala. 681 , 684 , 246 So.2d 78 (1971). 1 To constitute actual possession, this court has held that ". . . `. . . it is only necessary to put it to such use or exercise such dominion over it *Page 508 as in its present state it is reasonably adapted to.' . . ." Moore v. Malone , 248 Ala. 76 , 78 , 26 So.2d 558 (1946), quoting from Alabama State Land Co. v. Matthews , 168 Ala. 200 , 53 So. 174 , 175 (1910). | 1 | 1977–1977 |
Moorer v. Malone
green
2 sentences1977Casey v. Keeney , 290 Ala. 94 , 274 So.2d 68 (1973); Barnett v. Millis , 286 Ala. 681 , 684 , 246 So.2d 78 (1971). 1 To constitute actual possession, this court has held that ". . . `. . . it is only necessary to put it to such use or exercise such dominion over it *Page 508 as in its present state it is reasonably adapted to.' . . ." Moore v. Malone , 248 Ala. 76 , 78 , 26 So.2d 558 (1946), quoting from Alabama State Land Co. v. Matthews , 168 Ala. 200 , 53 So. 174 , 175 (1910). 1977Casey v. Keeney , 290 Ala. 94 , 274 So.2d 68 (1973); Barnett v. Millis , 286 Ala. 681 , 684 , 246 So.2d 78 (1971). 1 To constitute actual possession, this court has held that ". . . `. . . it is only necessary to put it to such use or exercise such dominion over it *Page 508 as in its present state it is reasonably adapted to.' . . ." Moore v. Malone , 248 Ala. 76 , 78 , 26 So.2d 558 (1946), quoting from Alabama State Land Co. v. Matthews , 168 Ala. 200 , 53 So. 174 , 175 (1910). | 1 | 1977–1977 |
Wilson v. Cooper
green
2 sentences1975As summarized in McNeil, supra, the general rule is: “If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuance period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.” The Carpenters cite Wilson v. Cooper, 256 Ala. 184 , 54 So.2d 286 (1951), as authority for their contention that Mrs. Huffman shoul 1975As summarized in McNeil, supra, the general rule is: “If a coterminous landowner holds actual possession of the disputed strip under a claim of right openly and exclusively for a continuance period of ten years, believing that he is holding to the true line, he thereby acquires title up to that line, even though the belief as to the correct location originated in a mistake, and it is immaterial what he might or might not have claimed had he known he was mistaken.” The Carpenters cite Wilson v. Cooper, 256 Ala. 184 , 54 So.2d 286 (1951), as authority for their contention that Mrs. Huffman shoul | 1 | 1975–1975 |
| Butts v. Lancaster neutral | 1 | 1971–1971 |
| Hancock v. Warren neutral | 1 | 1971–1971 |
| Hays v. Lemoine neutral | 1 | 1963–1963 |
| Snow v. Bray green | 1 | 1963–1963 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.