2026
105 Supreme Court of Alabama opinions from 2026.
- In re: Gold Hill Methodist Church v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0643
- In re: Ham Chapel Methodist Church v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0439
- In re: Highland Park Methodist Church of Dothan v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0462
- In re: Mt. Zion of Autauga County, Inc. v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0347
- In re: Pleasant Hill Methodist Church v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0514
- In re: Sunflower United Methodist Church, Inc. v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0720
- In re: The Estate of Charles E. Milner, by and through its Administrator, Mary E. Milner v. Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation, LLC d/b/a Grandview Medical Center Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0632
- In re: Theodore United Methodist Church v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0851
- In re: Trinity United Methodist Church v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0543
- In re: United Methodist Church Westview Heights, Inc. v. Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc., and the Board of Trustees of the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, Inc. Mar 6, 2026 SC-2025-0431
- Dr. Tracy Smitherman, in her official capacity as Superintendent of the Alabama Department of Youth Services School District; and Robert Duke, Crissy Griffin, Gayla Caddell, and William McDowell, in their official capacities as members of the Alabama Department of Youth Services School District Education Committee v. Derrick Roberts Feb 27, 2026 SC-2025-0500
- In re: Kinsman Investments, LLC v. Alfa Mutual Insurance Company and Jeffery Dimoff Feb 27, 2026 SC-2025-0478
- In re: Tim Cloud v. Continental Roofing Company, LLC Feb 27, 2026 SC-2025-0613
- Jackie Walter v. Branch Hays Farm SC Associates, LP, and Hudson Construction Company Feb 27, 2026 SC-2025-0160
- Global Environmental Group, Inc., d/b/a Global Trash Solutions, and Peter Spano II v. Braxton L. Kittrell IV Feb 20, 2026 SC-2025-0526
- Jordan Ray Henshaw v. State of Alabama Feb 20, 2026 SC-2025-0535
- Judge Linda F. Coats v. State of Alabama Feb 20, 2026 SC-2025-0493
- Mark Weaver v. Frios Gourmet Pops, LLC, Frios Manufacturing, LLC, Andy Harp, and Kevin Harper Feb 20, 2026 SC-2024-0713
- Rebecca Ann Keister and Gerald Keister v. Neurology Consultants of Huntsville, P.C., and Jitesh Kar, M.D. Feb 6, 2026 SC-2024-0718
- David F. Del Vecchio, Peggy R. Del Vecchio, Michael Del Vecchio, William P. Novack, Tara Novack, and Anthony Keith PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: David F. Del Vecchio, Peggy R. Del Vecchio, Michael Del Vecchio, William P. Novack, Tara Novack, and Anthony Keith v. Board of Commissioners of the City of Dothan and City of Dothan) (Houston Circuit Court: CV-23-900255; Civil Appeals: CL-2025-0262). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0822
- Denzell Jenkins v. Brandon Blaze Everette Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0265
- Ex parte Andrew Ewan PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Andrew Lee Ewan. v. State of Alabama) (Jackson Circuit Court: CC-21-936.72 and CC-24-312.70; Criminal Appeals: CR-2025-0250). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0939
- Ex parte Ashton Cody Turberville PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Ashton Cody Turberville v. State of Alabama) (Escambia Circuit Court: CC-22-278.70; Criminal Appeals: CR-2025-0382). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0927
- Ex parte Barbara Jackson PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: Barbara Jackson v. Wal-Mart Associates, Inc.) (Jefferson Circuit Court: CV-23-904031; Civil Appeals: CL-2025-0251). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0935
- Ex parte Brittany Erin Nicole Head PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Brittany Erin Nicole Head v. State of Alabama) (Covington Circuit Court: CC-22-177; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0901). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0760
- Ex parte Byron D. Coleman PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Byron D. Coleman v. State of Alabama) (Madison Circuit Court: CC-24-3140; Criminal Appeals: CR-2025-0336). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0932
- Ex parte Cedric Cortez Williams PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Cedric Cortez Williams v. State of Alabama) (Mobile Circuit Court: CC-19-4956; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-1022). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0940
- Ex parte Clayton Antwain Shanklin PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Clayton Antwain Shanklin v. State of Alabama) (Jefferson Circuit Court: CC-06-4973.60 and CC-06-4974.60; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0588). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0538
- Ex parte Curtis Lebarron Bennett, Jr. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Curtis Lebarron Bennett, Jr. v. State of Alabama) (Mobile Circuit Court: CC-18-4334.60, CC-18-4335.60, CC-18-4336.60, CC-18-4341.60, CC-18-4342.60, CC-18-4489.60, CC-19-2837.60, CC-19-2838.60, CC-19-2839.60, CC-19-2840.60, CC-19-2841.60, and CC-19-2842.60; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-1035). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0752
- Ex parte D.S. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: D.S. v. L.M.) (Calhoun Juvenile Court: JU-23-844.01; Civil Appeals: CL-2025-0335). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0857
- Ex parte Damian L. Jackson PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Damian Lamar Jackson v. State of Alabama) (Shelby Circuit Court: CC-16-802.60, CC-16-803.60, and CC-16-804.60; Criminal Appeals: CR-2025-0394). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0797
- Ex parte De'Keivon O'Keith Lawton PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: De'Keivon O'Keith Lawton v. State of Alabama) (Houston Circuit Court: CC-23-2239; Criminal Appeals: CR-2025-0193). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0829
- Ex parte Duvon Lavel Estridge PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Duvon Lavel Estridge v. State of Alabama) (Covington Circuit Court: CC-21-486.73 and CC-21-486.74; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0745). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0970
- Ex parte Fredrich Williams PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Fredrich Earl Williams, Jr. v. State of Alabama) (Jefferson Circuit Court: CC-18-1067; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0523). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0795
- Ex parte Gregory Wynn PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Gregory Renard Wynn v. State of Alabama) (Calhoun Circuit Court: CC-98-934.61; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0155). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0931
- Ex parte Heather C. Hurston PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: Daniel Colby Courson v. Heather C. Hurston) (Russell Circuit Court: DR-17-900165.02; Civil Appeals: CL-2024-0897). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0889
- Ex parte James Pippin PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: James Herman Pippin v. State of Alabama) (Chambers Circuit Court: CC-23-19; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0418). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0926
- Ex parte Jimmie Tyus, Jr. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Jimmie Tyus, Jr. v. State of Alabama) (Dallas Circuit Court: CC-18-198; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0853). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0938
- Ex parte John Michael Perryman II PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: John Michael Perryman II v. State of Alabama) (Montgomery Circuit Court: CC-21-285; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0602). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0815
- Ex parte Jon David Dufrene PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Jon David Dufrene v. State of Alabama) (Mobile Circuit Court: CC-23-1995; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-1005). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0933
- Ex parte Joshua Montellano Carter PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Joshua Montellano Carter v. State of Alabama) (Montgomery Circuit Court: CC-07-1759.61; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0517). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0891
- Ex parte K.S. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: K.S. v. A.H. and J.H.) (Lawrence Juvenile Court: JU-16-132.04; Civil Appeals: CL-2024-0864). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0916
- Ex parte Keondrey Devon McGuire PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Keondrey Devon McGuire v. State of Alabama) (Madison Circuit Court: CC-22-4060; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0189). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0834
- Ex parte Marcus Dewayne Pressley PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Marcus Dewayne Pressley v. State of Alabama) (Shelby Circuit Court: CC-96-815, CC-96-815.61, CC-96-816, and CC-96-816.61; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0781). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0813
- Ex parte Murice Devell Sashington PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Murice Devell Sashington v. State of Alabama) (Mobile Circuit Court: CC-22-2830; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0470). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0563
- Ex parte Robert Keith Elmore, Jr. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CRIMINAL APPEALS (In re: Robert Keith Elmore, Jr. v. State of Alabama) (Blount Circuit Court: CC-19-282; Criminal Appeals: CR-2024-0168). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0930
- Ex parte S.W. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: S.W. v. Cleburne County Department of Human Resources) (Cleburne Juvenile Court: JU-23-18.02; Civil Appeals: CL-2025-0341). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0892
- Ex parte S.W. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: S.W. v. Cleburne County Department of Human Resources) (Cleburne Juvenile Court: JU-23-19.02; Civil Appeals: CL-2025-0342). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0893
- Ex parte S.W. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: S.W. v. Cleburne County Department of Human Resources) (Cleburne Juvenile Court: JU-23-20.02; Civil Appeals: CL-2025-0343). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0894
- Ex parte S.W. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI TO THE COURT OF CIVIL APPEALS (In re: S.W. v. Cleburne County Department of Human Resources) (Cleburne Juvenile Court: JU-23-21.02; Civil Appeals: CL-2025-0344). Jan 9, 2026 SC-2025-0895