Merchant v. Winter

THOMPSON, Presiding Judge.

On March 16, 2011, Terence Merchant (“Merchant”), who is an inmate of a correctional facility, filed a complaint against Irving M. Winter, Jr. (“Winter”). In his complaint, Merchant alleged claims under the Alabama Legal Services Liability Act (“ALSLA”), § 6-5-570 et seq., Ala.Code 1975, in connection with Winter’s representation of him in the criminal proceeding that resulted in. Merchant’s incarceration. Both Merchant and Winter proceeded pro se in the trial court and are proceeding pro se before this court.

Winter answered Merchant’s complaint and denied liability.…