Ex Parte State of Alabama (in Re: Christopher Okafor v. State of Alabama)

Summary

The court reversed the Court of Civil Appeals and remanded for entry of an order consistent with its opinion, holding that Okafor lacked standing to challenge the search of another person’s residence or the seizure of currency found there. Because Okafor denied residing at the house, denied ownership of the currency, and presented no substantial evidence of a privacy or proprietary interest, he failed to create a genuine issue of material fact opposing summary judgment. Justices Bryan and Shaw dissented, concluding that the certiorari review did not properly encompass standing and that the Court of Civil Appeals’ ruling concerned an unresolved Miranda issue.