Category Archives: Statute of Limitations

Eleventh Circuit Opinions

Posted on January 4, 2013 by southernappeal

The Eleventh Circuit has issued 6 published opinions in the past 2 weeks: Evans v. Sec’y, Dep’t of Corrections Denial of habeas petition affirmed; ineffective assistance of counsel argument failed where the allegedly omitted evidence of a capital murderer’s mental … Continue reading →

Posted in Admiralty/Maritime, Commerce Clause, Criminal, Habeas Corpus, Immigration, Sentencing, Standard of Review, Statute of Limitations | Leave a comment

Alabama Supreme Court Decisions

Posted on August 10, 2012 by southernappeal

When a trustee must defend against an attack on his management of trust assets, the trustee is entitled to recover litigation expenses.  Regions Bank – ASC Case Substituting defendant for fictitious party does not relate back where the plaintiff was … Continue reading →

Posted in Alabama Supreme Court, Fees and Costs, Fictitious Parties, Filing Fee, Jurisdiction, Relation Back, Rule 54(b), Statute of Limitations | 2 Comments

Eleventh Circuit Decisions

Posted on August 10, 2012 by southernappeal

The Crime Victims’ Rights Act does not give victims the right to appeal a criminal sentence. http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/ops/201112716.pdf Question certified to Georgia Supreme Court: is an annuity exempt from bankruptcy estate under Georgia law. http://www.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/ops/201113115.cert.pdf Order as to one of four defendants is … Continue reading →

Posted in Arbitration, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Eleventh Circuit, Rule 54(b), Statute of Limitations, Wrongful Death | Leave a comment