State v. D. Matt - Montana Supreme Court Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court vacated and remanded in part the case of State v. Darrin William Matt. The appeal concerned Matt's sentence for felony Assault on a Peace Officer. The court will review issues related to sentencing and alleged police misconduct.

Rodriguez v. State - Montana Supreme Court Affirmance

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the denial of a petition for postconviction relief for Juan Anastasio Rodriguez. The court's decision, designated as non-precedential, upholds a prior conviction for sexual intercourse without consent.

Montana Supreme Court v. Montana Attorney General - Ballot Issue Review

The Montana Supreme Court reversed the Attorney General's determination that Ballot Issue 8 was legally insufficient. The Court found the ballot issue constitutes a single constitutional amendment and that the Attorney General lacked statutory authority to append a fiscal statement. The case is docketed as OP 25-0858.

Marriage of Cool - Family Law Appeal

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed a lower court's decision regarding a parenting plan in the Marriage of Cool case. The court found no clear error in the district court's findings and no abuse of discretion in its weighing of best-interests factors. This decision does not serve as precedent.

Alabama DHR v. Eternal Life Learning Center - Child Care Subsidy Program

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reversed a lower court's decision, reinstating the Alabama Department of Human Resources' (ADHR) final decision to terminate Eternal Life Learning Center from the Child Care Subsidy Program. The court agreed with ADHR's interpretation of the "90-day rule" regarding facility compliance.

Premier Choice Realty v. Arthur Lumpkin - Court Opinion

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals ruled that transmitting a notice of appeal electronically does not constitute a proper filing under state law. The court dismissed an appeal filed by Premier Choice Realty & Investments, Inc. due to improper electronic filing of the notice of appeal.

McCartha v. Duren - Divorce Appeal

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issued an opinion in the divorce appeal case of Savannah Michele McCartha v. Destini Love Duren. The opinion is dated February 27, 2026, and pertains to an appeal from a divorce judgment.

Norman Horton v. David Colvin - Defamation Lawsuit Opinion

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals issued an opinion in the defamation lawsuit Norman Horton v. David Colvin. The case involves allegations of defamation through social media posts and statements made at a political meeting, as well as claims of election interference and business interference.

BISCO Refractories, Inc. v. Wesley Dean - Workers' Compensation Appeal

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals reviewed a trial court's decision awarding permanent-total-disability benefits to an employee under the Alabama Workers' Compensation Act. The employer appealed, arguing the award was not supported by substantial evidence. The appellate court reversed the trial court's judgment.

William Kiwanis Carroll v. State of Alabama - Criminal Appeal

The Alabama Court of Criminal Appeals reversed William Kiwanis Carroll's conviction for provocation manslaughter and his 10-year sentence. The court found that the trial court erred in admitting evidence of prior alleged misconduct.