Supreme Court of Alabama

Hembree Insurance Trust v. Maples Industries, Inc. (Appeal from Jackson Circuit Court: CV-24-900026).

April 11, 2025

Summary

The Supreme Court of Alabama reversed the trial court’s summary‑judgment ruling that the lease between Hembree Insurance Trust and Maples Industries was void because Hembree did not own the property, holding that a lessor need not hold title if authorized to lease, and remanded for further proceedings.