Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama

The decisions of this court that later decisions in the law library cite most, and where to find its court rules.

The library holds 22,166 decisions of this court, filed through June 26, 2026.

Court level

State appeals court

Jurisdiction

Alabama

Which decisions of the Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama are cited most?

These are the 5 decisions of this court that later decisions in the library cite most often, most cited first.

1. Wallace v. TEE JAYS MFG. CO., INC.February 28, 1997 · cited 194 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
2. L.M. v. D.D.F.July 12, 2002 · cited 168 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
3. Brannon v. BrannonAugust 21, 1985 · cited 165 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
4. Edwards v. Jesse Stutts, Inc.January 6, 1995 · cited 155 timesNo negative treatment found in this library
5. Phillips v. PhillipsMarch 19, 1993 · cited 151 timesNo negative treatment found in this library

A high count shows a case is used often, not that it is still good law: open the case and read the later cases.

Where are the rules of the Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama?

They are in the library under the Alabama Court of Civil Appeals: search its rules. Local rules and standing orders may add requirements.

Which other Alabama courts have pages?

These courts also have a page of their most cited decisions. The court directory lists every court of Alabama.

• Supreme Court of Alabama
• Alabama Court of Appeals
• Court of Criminal Appeals of Alabama

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