Legal Opinion

Ex Parte Riley

Supreme Court of Alabama

Decided January 4, 1985No. 83-978PublishedCited by 139 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Marion Elizabeth Ford Riley petitions this Court to review a decision of the Court of Civil Appeals, 464 So.2d 90, favorable to the Respondent, J. Ronald Roberson.

During their marriage, Riley and Roberson executed a joint promissory note to Riley's parents for $12,000. The divorce decree dissolving the marriage of Riley and Roberson incorporated the terms of a separation agreement containing fifteen paragraphs of specific provisions. Under the agreement, Riley was given custody of the children and the use of the home and furnishings. Paragraph 10 of the agreement made Roberson liable for all…

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2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Boshell v. KeithSupreme Court of Alabama · 1982
  2. Marsh v. Elba Bank & Trust Co.Supreme Court of Alabama · 1920
  3. Brittain v. IngramSupreme Court of Alabama · 1968
  4. Humane Soc. of Marshall County v. AdamsSupreme Court of Alabama · 1983
  5. Pappas v. Alabama Power CompanySupreme Court of Alabama · 1960

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3Cited by139 opinions

  1. Spradlin v. SpradlinSupreme Court of Alabama · 1992
  2. Borders v. City of HuntsvilleSupreme Court of Alabama · 2003
  3. Tucker v. Cullman-Jefferson Counties Gas Dist.Supreme Court of Alabama · 2003
  4. Ex Parte ShowersSupreme Court of Alabama · 2001
  5. McNabb v. StateCourt of Criminal Appeals of Alabama · 2007

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