Recent Posts in 2021

• The CDC Says Distracted Driving Is Like Driving Blindfolded

  Apr 16, 2021
  Many people understand that texting while driving is dangerous. However, some people may not realize the extent of its danger. In fact, one alarming ...
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• Written Request to Transfer Will Contest to Circuit Court Divests Probate Court of Jurisdiction

  Apr 16, 2021
  Weems v. Long and Sutherland, [Ms. 1190369, Apr. 16, 2021], ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. 2021). The Court (Shaw, J.; Parker, C.J., and Bryan, Mendheim, and ...
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• Domestic Relations Division Of Jefferson Circuit Court Had Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over Tort Claims

  Apr 16, 2021
  Ex parte Wyatt Properties, LLC, et al. , consolidated with Ex parte Grey First, LLC , [Ms. 2200159 and Ms. 2200214, Apr. 16, 2021] ___ So. 3d ___ ...
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• Circuit Court Has Jurisdiction To Consider Rule 37(a)(4) Motion For Sanctions Filed More Than 30 Days After Entry of Final Judgment

  Apr 16, 2021
  Duncan v. Duncan , [Ms. 2190594, Apr. 16, 2021] ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. Civ. App. 2021). The court (Fridy, J.; Thompson, P.J., and Moore, Edwards, and ...
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• Stand-Your-Ground Law - §§ 13A-3-23, Ala. Code 1975

  Apr 9, 2021
  Ex parte Dalton Teal, [Ms. 1180877, Apr. 9, 2021], ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. 2021). In a per curiam opinion, the Court (Bolin, Shaw, Wise, Bryan, Sellers, ...
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• Temporary Guardianship May Not Be Automatically Renewed

  Apr 9, 2021
  Ex parte Jamison, [Ms. 1190984, Apr. 9, 2021], ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. 2021). The Court (Bolin, J.; Shaw, Wise, Sellers, Mendheim, Stewart, and Mitchell, ...
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• Dismissal With Prejudice - Violation of Due Process

  Apr 9, 2021
  Tompkins v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc. , [Ms. 2200051, Apr. 9, 2021] ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. Civ. App. 2021). In this per curiam opinion, the court ...
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• Ala. R. Civ. P. 54(b) Certification Reversed

  Apr 9, 2021
  Rowland v. Sparkman, Shepard & Morris, P.C. , [Ms. 2200092, Apr. 9, 2021] ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. Civ. App. 2021). The court unanimously (Moore, J.; ...
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