Supreme Court of Alabama Decisions
The Alabama Supreme Court was created by Article VI, Section 139 of the Alabama Constitution. In addition to reviewing appeals from lower courts and the Alabama Public Service Commission, the Alabama Supreme Court has the authority to review disputes that involve an amount in controversy greater than $50,000, if no other Alabama court has jurisdiction over the dispute. Article IV, Section 140 of the Alabama Constitution describes the organization of the Court and the scope of its jurisdiction.
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Recent Decisions From the Supreme Court of Alabama
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2023-0150, SC-2023-0667
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2023-0256, SC-2023-0330, SC-2023-0726
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2023-0440, SC-2023-0778, SC-2023-0794, SC-2023-0644
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2023-0285, SC-2023-0886, SC-2023-0930
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2022-0980, SC-2022-1055, SC-2023-0412, SC-2023-0568, SC-2023-0924, SC-2024-0023
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2023-0829, SC-2024-0058, SC-2024-0063
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2023-0776, SC-2024-0038, SC-2024-0072
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2023-0544, SC-2023-0890, SC-2024-0074
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2023-0893, SC-2023-0910, SC-2023-0915, SC-2024-0019, SC-2024-0043, SC-2024-0079
Date: March 15, 2024
Docket Numbers: SC-2024-0055, SC-2024-0102
Date: March 8, 2024
Docket Number: SC-2023-0132
Justia Opinion Summary: The Supreme Court of Alabama has reversed a lower court's decision in a case involving claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, and violation of the Alabama Right of Publicity Act. The lawsuit was filed by Jennifer…
Date: March 8, 2024
Docket Number: SC-2023-0496
Justia Opinion Summary: The case involves a dispute regarding the office of constable for the District 59 election precinct in Jefferson County, Alabama. Frederick Burkes, Sr. won the 2020 Democratic party primary for the office and was…
Date: March 8, 2024
Docket Number: SC-2023-0550
Date: March 8, 2024
Docket Number: SC-2023-0635
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