Legal Opinion
Helms v. Helms' Kennels, Inc.
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided September 2, 1994No. 1930248, 1930481PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
The plaintiffs, Becky and Chris Helms, appeal from judgments for the defendants, Helms' Kennels, Inc. ("the corporation"), and John Oliver, as executor of the estate of John Bankhead III ("the estate"). We reverse and remand.
I
In 1986, the Helmses entered into the greyhound dog training business with Bankhead. The three of them formed Helms' Kennels, Inc., with Bankhead listed as the sole incorporator, director, and shareholder. The corporation purchased approximately 40 acres of land at McCalla, Alabama, and constructed a house and a greyhound training facility on the property. Thereafter,…
2Cases cited9 opinions
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