Legal Opinion
Sokoll v. Humphrey, Lutz and Smith
Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama
Decided June 30, 1976No. Civ. 809PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HOLMES, Judge.
This is an appeal from the Circuit Court of Madison County. The trial judge granted summary judgment for the defendants as to plaintiff’s claim, pursuant to Rule 56, ARCP. Plaintiff now appeals the trial court’s action to this court.
We conclude that defendants’ motion for summary judgment was improperly granted by the able trial judge, and reverse and remand the cause.
The record reveals the following pertinent facts:
Defendants are partners engaged in the practice of law. In November of 1966, plaintiff entered into a contract with defendants whereby defendants were to prosecute…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Woodward Iron Co. v. BradfordSupreme Court of Alabama · 1921
- Yeiser v. DysartSupreme Court of the United States · 1925
- Gulf States Steel Co. v. ChristisonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1934
- Chapman v. Railway Fuel Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1924
3Cited by4 opinions
- Davis v. TurnerSupreme Court of Alabama · 1976
- Sokoll v. Humphrey, Lutz & SmithCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1979
- Sokoll v. Humphrey, Lutz and SmithSupreme Court of Alabama · 1976
- Rush v. East Bay Electric, LLCCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 2010