Supreme Court of Alabama

Walker County Commission v. David Kelly

March 9, 2018262 So. 3d 631

Summary

The Supreme Court of Alabama dismissed the Walker County Commission’s appeal because the Commission lacked standing and the complaint presented no justiciable controversy, rendering the circuit court’s judgment void for lack of subject‑matter jurisdiction. The court held that the Declaratory Judgment Act does not permit advisory opinions and that the Board is not required to comply with the Open Meetings Act when acting in a quasi‑judicial capacity.