I concur that this case must be reversed; however, I note that the law of the case is controlling. Ex parte Mobil OilCorp., 613 So.2d 350 (Ala. 1993); and Erbe v. Eady,447 So.2d 778 (Ala.Civ.App. 1984). After remand, the trial court must follow the mandate of the appellate court. Ex parte AlabamaPower Co., 431 So.2d 151 (Ala. 1983); and Murphree v. Murphree,600 So.2d 301 (Ala.Civ.App. 1992).