State of Alabama v. Jay's Charity Bingo Alabama Stem Education, Inc. Abdulahe Jamal and City of Brighton (appeal…

Summary

The Supreme Court of Alabama reversed the Bessemer Division's judgments dismissing eight gambling-related actions and remanded them for further proceedings, directing a hearing on the State's preliminary injunction motions. The Court held that the Bessemer Act governs venue, not jurisdiction, and that the Bessemer Division must retain jurisdiction and cannot dismiss the actions.