Legal Opinion · Dissent

Ferguson v. Hamrick

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided October 3, 1980No. 79-160Published

1Dissent

As I see it, at issue in this appeal is not only whether the State Board of Medical Examiners' revocation of Dr. Ferguson's license to practice medicine was supported by a preponderance of the evidence but also whether the hearings before that Board were conducted so as to comport with the requirements of procedural due process of law. I find no suggestion in the record that any promulgated rules or regulations governing procedures similar to those conducted in this case exist or are in effect. Apparently, each hearing of this nature is conducted on an ad hoc basis and not in accord with…

2Cases cited5 opinions

  1. Katz v. Alabama State Bd. of Medical ExaminersSupreme Court of Alabama · 1977
  2. Barnes v. State Ex Rel. FergusonSupreme Court of Alabama · 1963
  3. Farney v. AndersonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1978
  4. McKay v. State BoardSupreme Court of Colorado · 1938
  5. Greenfield, M.D. v. HamrickSupreme Court of Alabama · 1976

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