Legal Opinion
Johnson v. Citizens Bank, Inc.
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided April 14, 2000No. 2981254PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Thomas Michael Johnson appeals from a dismissal of his action against Citizens Bank, Inc., and its employee Gracie Vickery. In his complaint, he alleged claims of negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation. The trial court entered the judgment of dismissal as a sanction under Rule 37, Ala.R.Civ.P. The question here is whether the dismissal was an abuse of discretion.
On October 13, 1998, Johnson sued Citizens Bank, Inc., and Vickery in Baldwin County. With the compliant, Johnson served interrogatories and requests for production of documents. The trial court entered an order requiring that…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Iverson v. Xpert Tune, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1989
- Napier v. McDougalSupreme Court of Alabama · 1992
- Tri-Shelters, Inc. v. A.G. Gaston Construction Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1993
- Coale v. Liberty National Life InsuranceSupreme Court of Alabama · 1999
3Cited by3 opinions
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