Legal Opinion

Brown v. Martin

Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama

Decided November 12, 1980No. Civ. 2344PublishedCited by 8 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

This is an appeal from a default judgment entered by the Circuit Court of Jefferson County pursuant to Rule 55 (b)(2) of the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure on behalf of plaintiff Sulena Martin against defendant Larry Brown. We dismiss this appeal for lack of jurisdiction.

Plaintiff's complaint alleged that defendant was in default on a promissory note executed by defendant in favor of plaintiff and claimed damages, interest and attorney's fees. Defendant answered by asserting several grounds of defense. Defendant also moved to dismiss the complaint. Plaintiff amended her complaint by adding…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Wilger v. Department of Pensions and SecurityCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1977
  2. Woods v. Hauser Realty Co., Inc.Court of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1979

3Cited by8 opinions

  1. Ex Parte DowlingSupreme Court of Alabama · 1985
  2. Haynes v. WilliamsSupreme Court of Alabama · 2010
  3. Gamble v. First Alabama BankCourt of Civil Appeals of Alabama · 1981
  4. Smith v. CowartSupreme Court of Alabama · 2011
  5. Spriggs Enterprises, Inc. v. Malbis Plantation, Inc.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1987

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