On This Day In Alabama History: First State Supreme Court Convened

Alabama News Center | May 8, 2018 @ 5:00 am

By Alabama NewsCenter Staff

May 8, 1820

Known as the state’s court of last resort, the inaugural Alabama Supreme Court convened for the first time on May 8, 1820. Meeting in the capital of Cahaba, the court was composed of Alabama circuit court judges. Clement C. Clay, who later served in Congress and as governor, was appointed chief justice. Today, the Supreme Court of Alabama is composed of a chief justice and eight associate justices who have both judicial and administrative responsibilities. The Supreme Court has the authority to review decisions reached by lower courts, and may review matters of contention where the dollar amount exceeds $50,000, as long as no other Alabama court has jurisdiction.

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