Also known as: ALR · A.L.R. · A.L.R.2d · A.L.R.3d · A.L.R.4th · A.L.R.5th · A.L.R.6th · A.L.R. Fed. · A.L.R. Fed. 2d
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A series of annotated case reporters that reprints selected judicial decisions together with detailed commentaries analyzing the legal issues presented and collecting related authorities.
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Anita Ali sent a signed letter offering to sell land to Adrian Aguilar. Aguilar accepted orally two weeks later. When Aguilar later refused to perform, Ali argued the statute of frauds barred enforcement. The court held the pre-contract letter satisfied the statute because a memorandum may be signed before formation.
Amelia Amari and Albert Allen formed a joint venture to operate a hotel. Allen secretly obtained a lease renewal for an adjacent property that would expand the venture. Amari sued for breach of fiduciary duty. The court imposed a constructive trust because a partner may not appropriate an opportunity that belongs to the venture.
Avalon Pharmaceuticals hired sales representatives who regularly solicited orders in Washington. The state sued to collect unemployment taxes. Avalon moved to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction. The court upheld jurisdiction because the company's systematic contacts with the forum made it reasonable to require defense there.
Andre Antoine was convicted after his lawyer failed to investigate mitigating evidence of mental impairment. Antoine sought post-conviction relief claiming ineffective assistance. The court granted relief because counsel's performance was deficient and the deficiency prejudiced the outcome.
Alliance Holdings faced a hostile tender offer from Apex Dynamics. The board adopted a rights plan that diluted the bidder's stake. Apex challenged the plan as a breach of fiduciary duty. The court upheld the measure because it was a proportionate response to a perceived threat.
Abigail Alvarez and neighboring owners sued Alpine Mining for dust and vibration from its cement plant. A nuisance was established at trial. The court denied an injunction and awarded permanent damages because the plant's economic value outweighed the harm and an injunction would cause disproportionate hardship.
ALR reprints leading cases accompanied by annotations that collect and analyze decisions on the same legal issue across jurisdictions.
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Annotations provide exhaustive research and synthesis of related cases rather than brief summaries of the reported decision alone.
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Yes. ALR continues in both print and online formats as ALR7th for state issues and ALR Federal 3d for federal issues.
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…Case information - Court: Supreme Court of the United States - Citation: 326 U.S. 310, 66 S.Ct. 154, 90 L.Ed. 95, 161 A.L.R. 1057 (1945) - Judges: Mr. Chief Justice Stone delivered the opinion of the Court. Mr. Justice Black delivered a separate opinion. Mr. Justice Jackson took no part in the consideration…