Case law

Armstrong v. State

399 So. 2d 953 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jun 15, 1981

Shaw was granted immunity *959 from prosecution for any role she might have played in the murders and robbery. … Shaw's immunity transaction and her pending perjury prosecution.

Jesse Guardado v. State of Florida - Revised Opinion

Supreme Court of Florida · Oct 8, 2015

Guardado argues that the failure to properly object to the striking of this qualified 7. Chandler v. … The record clearly shows that, after detailed inquiry, Mr. Tucker responded that his beliefs would substantially impair his ability to follow the law. Mr.

State Ex Rel. Turner v. Earle

295 So. 2d 609 · Supreme Court of Florida · May 31, 1974

He is as qualified for or as eligible to election to a future term pending the suspension, or after the removal, as he was before the suspension... ." See also State ex rel. Thompson v. … It would be an unseemly and unsound distinction with respect to a matter affecting general character and fitness to immunize a Judge from his prior misconduct as a Judge of lessor or higher rank. " (Citations Omitted.)

Brown v. State

644 So. 2d 52 · Supreme Court of Florida · May 12, 1994

The State's rebuttal of this testimony was unconvincing and certainly failed to establish that all of the evidence for mitigation came entirely from Brown's own mouth during psychological interviews. … The record clearly shows that the expert had independent corroboration for each of the major points of his testimony.

Trafalgar Developers, Ltd. v. GENEVA INVEST. LTD.

285 So. 2d 593 · Supreme Court of Florida · Nov 14, 1973

Brokers § 67 (1938) and 12 Am.Jur.2d Brokers, Section 179 (1964), it is generally established that a real estate broker need not have a license at the time the contract of employment is entered into although he must have … management agreement for the sole purpose of engaging the services of Nick Morley individually to effect the sale of property owned by Trafalgar Developers, Ltd. located in Dade County, Florida, and that the record evidence clearly

Collier County v. State

733 So. 2d 1012 · Supreme Court of Florida · May 6, 1999

These are the types of benefits the supreme court has clearly stated do not meet the standard for special assessments. We agree with the trial court's analysis. … Just as the fee fails to meet the requirements of a special assessment, so does it fail to qualify as a valid fee.

Florida Bd. of Bar Examiners Re Nrs

403 So. 2d 1315 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jun 18, 1981

A proclivity to commit criminal acts involving moral turpitude is clearly a proper basis for questioning whether an applicant has the moral qualifications for admission. In re Fla. … If he were otherwise qualified, if he acknowledges that his past conduct was improper, and if he establishes that he has no intention of repeating his past misconduct, he would not be denied admission because of his past

Meeks v. State

339 So. 2d 186 · Supreme Court of Florida · Oct 28, 1976

The fact of the victim's death was sought to be established only through photographs and through the testimony of the pathologist as summarized above. No "chain of identification" was ever established. … Sweat, 76 So.2d 494 (Fla. 1954), which states that the corpus delicti cannot be established by presumption.

Bush v. Holmes

919 So. 2d 392 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jan 5, 2006

(g) Employ or contract with teachers who hold a baccalaureate or higher degree, or have at least 3 years of teaching experience in public or private schools, or have special skills, knowledge, or expertise that qualifies … In its third sentence, it clearly mandates that the State make adequate provision for a system of free public schools.

Palm Beach Mobile Homes, Inc. v. Strong

300 So. 2d 881 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jul 10, 1974

"Constitutional guaranties have never been thought to be immune from regulation or limitation in the interest of the common good. When limited, the process has been evoluntary rather than spontaneous. … home dweller in addition to those established by law.

Richmond v. Town of Largo

155 Fla. 226 · Supreme Court of Florida · Nov 24, 1944

Every constitutional guaranty is immunized from abuse by reason and justice, but so far as we know, they are never invoked until the guaranty is abused. … City of Largo supra, has clearly established their status as property owners who may not be taxed for the bonds.

Hickey v. Wells

91 So. 2d 206 · Supreme Court of Florida · Nov 7, 1956

It is sufficient at this time to announce *208 that until the legislature provides a simple writ of review as a mechanism for presenting to the courts administrative action which qualifies under the substantive law as reviewable … The Board should establish and announce findings of fact which will provide a basis for rationally inferring the conclusions which the statute requires.

Amends. to Fl. Rules of Crim. Proc.

685 So. 2d 1253 · Supreme Court of Florida · Nov 27, 1996

been pardoned. (2) The defendant is charged with an offense of which the defendant has previously been placed in jeopardy. (3) The defendant is charged with an offense for which the defendant has previously been granted immunity … Kemp, 305 So.2d 833 (Fla. 3d DCA 1974). *1264 The amendment clearly now requires a specific traverse to specific material fact or facts. 1992 Amendment.

Reynolds v. Florida Central & Peninsula Railroad

42 Fla. 387 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jun 15, 1900

under decree of foreclosure, and that Reed and his associates organized the Florida Central and Western Railroad Company which became invested by deed from Reed dated 28th February, 1882 with all the rights, privileges and immunities … This was clearly pointed out in the decision on the prohibition proceedings reported in 40 Fla. 297 , 24 South. Rep. 160 .

Snedeker v. Vernmar, Ltd.

139 So. 2d 682 · Supreme Court of Florida · Apr 4, 1962

, F.S.A., none held any diploma or credential issued by any recognized School of Massage, none can furnish proof of experience or education consisting of a continuous course of study as outlined by Sec. 480.09, and none qualify … That the time allocation is made by the business manager of the establishment and the customer is conducted to the first table and instructed in position by a technician, who, when the customer is in proper position on the

City of Miami Beach v. Fleetwood Hotel, Inc.

261 So. 2d 801 · Supreme Court of Florida · Apr 12, 1972

(f) Rent increases will not be allowed where a tenant has been improperly evicted so the landlord could make improvements to qualify for a rent increase. … It clearly and specifically lists prohibited conduct. Orders of the City Rent Agency are enforced "by obtaining court orders."

State Ex Rel. Attorney General v. City of Avon Park

108 Fla. 641 · Supreme Court of Florida · Mar 10, 1933

But when in authorized proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction, it is duly and clearly shown, that, in whole or in part, a legislative enactment by its terms or intendments or in its application, violates organic … Section 3049 (1916) Compiled General Laws, provides that when any incorporated town containing less than 150 qualified voters shall, owing to extent of territory, have embraced within its limits any lands which may from,

Knight v. State

338 So. 2d 201 · Supreme Court of Florida · Sep 30, 1976

Additionally we note that the record clearly shows that the trial judge was extremely liberal in excusing jurors for cause in order that an impartial trial would be secured. … Qualified jurors need not, however, be totally ignorant of the facts and issues involved.

Hays' Administratrix v. McNealy

16 Fla. 409 · Supreme Court of Florida · Jan 15, 1878

V., Sec. 8,) that “ there shall be elected in each county of this State, by the qualified voters, an officer to be styled the judge of probate, to take probate of wills, to grant letters testamentary, of administration and … We are also clearly of the opinion that there is in the judge of probate no inherent original power of this character as to real estate, and this whether he is viewed strictly as an “officer ” invested with special powers

Sheppard & White, PA v. City of Jacksonville

827 So. 2d 925 · Supreme Court of Florida · Sep 12, 2002

We have recently concluded that appointed counsel in capital cases must meet high standards and it seems unrealistic to expect that qualified counsel will be available if a reasonable fee structure having a basis in prevailing … As we look to the future and the establishment of reasonable fee schedules under section 925.036(1), the establishment of hourly rates must be predicated upon a sound factual determination and a determination of the "prevailing