Posts in April, 2021

Apr 30 Discovery of Income Tax Returns Requires Showing of "High" Relevance

Ex parte Wrenn, [Ms. 1190567, Apr. 30, 2021], ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. 2021). The Court (Seller, J.; Parker, C.J., and Bolin, Wise, ...

Apr 23 Noncompete Agreement Ancillary to Sale of a Business - Death of Obligor

Boyd, et al. v. Mills, etc., [Ms. 1190615, Apr. 23, 2021], ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. 2021). In a case of first impression, the Court ...

Apr 23 Relation Back Unavailable Where Complaint Did Not Name Fictitious Parties

Ex parte Dail, [Ms. 1190846, Apr. 23, 2021], ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. 2021). The Court (Stewart, J.; Parker, C.J., and Bolin, Shaw, ...

Apr 16 The CDC Says Distracted Driving Is Like Driving Blindfolded

Many people understand that texting while driving is dangerous. However, some people may not realize the extent of its danger. In ...

Apr 16 Circuit Court Has Jurisdiction To Consider Rule 37(a)(4) Motion For Sanctions Filed More Than 30 Days After Entry of Final Judgment

Duncan v. Duncan , [Ms. 2190594, Apr. 16, 2021] ___ So. 3d ___ (Ala. Civ. App. 2021). The court (Fridy, J.; Thompson, P.J., and ...

Apr 16 Domestic Relations Division Of Jefferson Circuit Court Had Subject Matter Jurisdiction Over Tort Claims

Ex parte Wyatt Properties, LLC, et al. , consolidated with Ex parte Grey First, LLC , [Ms. 2200159 and Ms. 2200214, Apr. 16, 2021] ...