Supreme Court of Alabama

Daniel Griffin Thomas v. Christopher Bruce Thomas

May 15, 2026

Summary

The Supreme Court of Alabama reversed the circuit court’s July 2025 order declaring Daniel Thomas not an heir of Ernest Thomas because the court lacked subject‑matter jurisdiction to remove the estate administration without a sworn petition under Ala. Code 1975 § 12‑11‑41. The case was remanded with instructions to vacate that order.