Thomas v. Housing Authority of the Birmingham District

COOK, Justice.

The Court of Civil Appeals reversed a summary judgment for the Housing Authority of the Birmingham District (“HABD”). Thomas v. Housing Auth. of Birmingham Dist., 788 So.2d 891 (Ala.Civ.App.1999). We granted HABD’s petition for certiorari review.

On August 5, 1998, HABD filed an unlawful-detainer action against Alonzo Thomas, Jr. After a full trial in the district court, the court found in favor of HABD and ordered that possession of the unit be turned over to HABD. On September 17, 1998, Thomas appealed to the circuit court. On November 10, 1998, HABD filed a motion for summary…