Sara Johnson Crossfield v. Limestone County Commission

Summary

The Supreme Court of Alabama affirmed the summary judgment granting the Limestone County Commission’s vacation of a portion of Dogwood Flats Road, holding that Crossfield lacked standing because she failed to show a special injury distinct from that of the public. The Court explained that ownership of abutting land is not required, but a plaintiff must demonstrate a non‑remote, special injury directly caused by the vacation. Justice Murdock dissented, arguing that Crossfield’s proximity and loss of access to Piney Creek constitute the requisite special injury.