Case law

The Florida Bar v. Malik Leigh

Supreme Court of Florida · Mar 20, 2025

Riviera Beach also filed a motion to dismiss the class action complaint, arguing that it was immune from suit under sovereign immunity. … Leigh made numerous assertions that the trial judge engaged in repeated acts of racial bias, but he failed to establish that he had an objectively reasonable factual basis for making the statements.

Jones, Varnum & Co. v. Townsend's Administratrix

21 Fla. 431 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jan 15, 1885

It was clearly the purpose of the statute to punish, as well an ■omission to perform the active duty imposed, as the commission of that which is forbid. … The press does not possess any *451 immunities or privileges as to publishing-libels which are not shared by every individual. 9 Minn., 188 .

Marcus Roland Maye v. State of Florida

Supreme Court of Florida · May 15, 2026

In relevant part, a defendant qualifies for sentencing as a prison releasee reoffender if the defendant commits, or attempts to commit, any of the qualifying crimes listed in the statute within three years after being … Robbery is a qualifying crime. See id.

Khadafy Kareem Mullens v. State of Florida

41 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 279 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jun 16, 2016

In Campbell , we held that a trial court must clearly consider whether each proposed mitigating circumstance (1) is actually mitigating in nature; and (2) has been established by the preponderance of the evidence. 571 So.2d … that such evidence qualifies, as statutory mitigation.

Marcus Roland Maye v. State of Florida

Supreme Court of Florida · May 14, 2026

In relevant part, a defendant qualifies for sentencing as a prison releasee reoffender if the defendant commits, or attempts to commit, any of the qualifying crimes listed in the statute within three years after being … Robbery is a qualifying crime. See id.

Florida Bar re Amendments to Rules Regulating the Florida Bar

18 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 433 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jul 1, 1993

The required response may invoke any *1034 proper privilege, immunity, or disability available to the member. 3-5. … (c) Minimum Requirements for Qualifying for Certification with Examination.

State v. Town of Winter Park

25 Fla. 371 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jan 15, 1889

Eor answer the officers elect say that they are the legal officers of the town, having been duly elected by the qualified electors thereof, October 12th, 1887, the said town being a corporation legally formed under the laws … , and put such relator in as the rightful officer, so why may not a corporation, legally organized, replace in the same way one that is only de faoto, having no legal existence % If it can do this, as we think it could, clearly

Kormondy v. State

703 So. 2d 454 · Supreme Court of Florida · Dec 24, 1997

Prior to imposing Kormondy's sentence, the trial judge held Kormondy in contempt of court for refusing to testify, with use immunity, against Hazen. … Clearly, a murder cannot be cold, calculated and premeditated without any pretense of moral or legal justification if premeditation is not established. [6] Next, it is crucial that a sentencing order only reflect facts drawn

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet

Supreme Court of Florida · Mar 25, 2020

The ballot title clearly identifies the subject of the Initiative. … Educ., 778 So. 2d 888, 899 (Fla. 2000); see also Advisory Op. to Att’y Gen. re Standards for Establishing Legislative Dist.

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General Re: All Voters Vote in Primary Elections for State Legislature, Governor, and Cabinet

Supreme Court of Florida · Mar 19, 2020

The ballot title clearly identifies the subject of the Initiative. … Educ., 778 So. 2d 888, 899 (Fla. 2000); see also Advisory Op. to Att’y Gen. re Standards for Establishing Legislative Dist.

Amber Edwards v. Larry D. Thomas, M.D.

229 So. 3d 277 · Supreme Court of Florida · Oct 26, 2017

Code r. 59A-10.0055 (establishing risk management system to report adverse incidents to the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration). … (requiring that every licensed healthcare facility establish an internal risk management program).

The Florida Bar v. Pavlick

12 Fla. L. Weekly 157 · Supreme Court of Florida · Apr 2, 1987

Merhige apparently traded this testimony for immunity from the pending indictment. At the hearing before the referee, Pavlick testified at length to the circumstances which led to the "Alford" plea. … The referee was clearly influenced by respondent's testimony as to his "Alford" plea. Likewise, the referee gave credence to the hearsay testimony of respondent that Mr.

Crawford v. Crawford

17 Fla. 180 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jan 15, 1879

It is unnecessary to give in this connection any general definition of the terms wilful and obstinate as qualifying the desertion, which, by the statute, is a ground of divorce. … Ho intent in the mind of the wife to desert is established. The other ground upon which a divorce is sought is the habitual indulgence oí a violent and ungovernable temper.

Pat Bainter, as Non-Parties v. League of Women Voters of Florida

39 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 689 · Supreme Court of Florida · Nov 13, 2014

This subpoena clearly included within its scope the 538 pages of disputed documents at issue in this case. … Accordingly, the totality of the circumstances clearly and conclusively establish that the non-parties have waived their defense to production on First Amendment grounds.

Parramore v. Smith

158 Fla. 85 · Supreme Court of Florida · Oct 25, 1946

There was sufficient right of possession in all three appellees, although one of them held the property for all, to qualify all of them to bring the action for recovery without regard to ownership. … Smith, who clearly held it for his brothers as well as for himself. By him it was delivered to appellant — on his own behalf as well as for them.

State v. Paul

783 So. 2d 1042 · Supreme Court of Florida · Mar 29, 2001

In addition, the State could have attempted to establish that the defendant meets the criteria for pretrial detention for the newly charged offense. … A judge who has set a condition of bail clearly must have the discretion to deny further bail to persons who break the condition.

Johnson v. Presbyterian Homes of Synod of Fla., Inc.

239 So. 2d 256 · Supreme Court of Florida · Sep 16, 1970

The interpretation placed upon the statute by Defendants clearly fails to meet this fundamental test. The residents of Bradenton Manor pay a substantial founder's fee upon admission to the home. … Stat. (1967) § 192.06(14), F.S.A., may qualify for a tax exemption even though their own members reside therein.

Grenitz v. Tomlian

858 So. 2d 999 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jun 5, 2003

This broad holding, through which the Fourth District receded from its *1002 prior holding in DeSerio , is contrary to the theretofore clearly announced existing rule in Florida. … Crown's opinion was not being offered to establish whether there was a deviation from the medical standard of care. Dr.

State ex rel. Triay v. Burr

79 Fla. 290 · Supreme Court of Florida · Mar 19, 1920

filed a general creditor’s bill against the Jacksonville Traction Company in the United States Court for the Southern District of Florida, praying, among other things, for a receiver; that a receiver was appointed' and has qualified … to prescribe reasonable rates during the term of the contract, the existence of the power and the authority to make such a contract must clearly and unmistakably appear, and all doubts must be resolved in favor of the' State

Alls v. State

104 Fla. 373 · Supreme Court of Florida · Feb 27, 1932

, it seeks to establish a position and relationship of the instrument as of the present time, that has not been established. … The rule as to the admissibility of such evidence as this is clearly stated in an opinion of this Court by Mr. Chief Justice Maxwell in the case of Mann vs. State, 23 Fla. 610 , 3 Sou. 207 .