Florida Case Commentaries

Workers' Compensation Does Not Bar Tort Claims for Workplace Sexual Harassment

Date: Dec 20, 1989

Workers' Compensation Does Not Bar Tort Claims for Workplace Sexual Harassment Introduction In the landmark case of Penny Byrd et al. v. Richardson-Greenshields Securities, Inc., the Supreme Court of...

Establishing Minimum Contacts: Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction under Long-Arm Statute in Parthnais v. Venetian Salami Co.

Date: Dec 15, 1989

Establishing Minimum Contacts: Florida Supreme Court Clarifies Jurisdiction under Long-Arm Statute in Parthnais v. Venetian Salami Co. Introduction The case of Parthnais v. Venetian Salami Co. (554...

Florida Supreme Court Invalidates Parental Consent for Minor Abortions Under State Privacy Amendment

Date: Dec 5, 1989

Florida Supreme Court Invalidates Parental Consent for Minor Abortions Under State Privacy Amendment Introduction In the landmark case of IN RE T.W., A Minor (551 So. 2d 1186), decided on December 4,...

Promissory Estoppel in Written Contracts: Analysis of W.R. Grace & Co. v. Geodata Services, Inc.

Date: Sep 16, 1989

Promissory Estoppel in Written Contracts: Analysis of W.R. Grace & Co. v. Geodata Services, Inc. Introduction The case of W.R. Grace and Company v. Geodata Services, Inc. adjudicated by the Supreme...

Florida Supreme Court Overrides Carawan: Legislative Intent Prevails on Multiple Punishments and Double Jeopardy

Date: Sep 12, 1989

Florida Supreme Court Overrides Carawan: Legislative Intent Prevails on Multiple Punishments and Double Jeopardy Introduction The case of State of Florida v. Ben Smith, Jr., et al. (1989), represents...

KAISNER v. KOLB: Establishing Duty of Care in Police Operational Functions

Date: Jun 23, 1989

KAISNER v. KOLB: Establishing Duty of Care in Police Operational Functions Introduction KAISNER v. KOLB, 543 So. 2d 732 (Fla. 1989), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Florida, marks a pivotal...

Probation Violations Insufficient for Guideline Departure Without Conviction: LAMBERT v. STATE

Date: Jun 16, 1989

Probation Violations Insufficient for Guideline Departure Without Conviction: LAMBERT v. STATE Introduction The landmark case David LAMBERT v. STATE of Florida, decided by the Supreme Court of...

Clarifying the Nexus Requirement for Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Intentional Assault Cases

Date: May 27, 1989

Clarifying the Nexus Requirement for Uninsured Motorist Coverage in Intentional Assault Cases Introduction The case of Richard T. Race and Suzanne Race, His Wife, Petitioners, v. Nationwide Mutual...

Finality of Arbitration Awards in Florida: Insight from Schnurmacher Holding, Inc. v. Noriega

Date: May 5, 1989

Finality of Arbitration Awards in Florida: Insight from Schnurmacher Holding, Inc. v. Noriega Introduction Schnurmacher Holding, Inc. v. William L. Noriega, 542 So. 2d 1327 (Fla. 1989), is a pivotal...

Felix v. Hoffmann-La Roche: Establishing Manufacturer’s Adequate Drug Warnings as a Matter of Law

Date: Apr 20, 1989

Felix v. Hoffmann-La Roche: Establishing Manufacturer’s Adequate Drug Warnings as a Matter of Law Introduction Felix v. Hoffmann-La Roche, Inc., 540 So. 2d 102 (Fla. 1989), is a pivotal case...

State v. Wells: Clarifying the Boundaries of Consent and Inventory Searches in Florida

Date: Mar 3, 1989

State v. Wells: Clarifying the Boundaries of Consent and Inventory Searches in Florida Introduction State of Florida v. Martin Leslie Wells, 539 So. 2d 464 (Fla. 1989), is a landmark case adjudicated...

Admissibility of Out-of-Court Statements by Child Victims: Upholding Florida Statute Section 90.803(23)

Date: Feb 4, 1989

Admissibility of Out-of-Court Statements by Child Victims: Upholding Florida Statute Section 90.803(23) Introduction GLENDENING v. STATE, 536 So. 2d 212 (Fla. 1989), is a pivotal case in Florida's...

Florida Supreme Court Reinforces Separation of Powers: Invalidates Sentencing Guidelines as Legislative Delegation Improper

Date: Jan 6, 1989

Florida Supreme Court Reinforces Separation of Powers: Invalidates Sentencing Guidelines as Legislative Delegation Improper Introduction The case of Alphonso P. SMITH v. STATE of Florida, decided by...

Admissibility of Similar Fact Evidence in Florida: Insights from Bryan v. State

Date: Dec 6, 1988

Admissibility of Similar Fact Evidence in Florida: Insights from Bryan v. State Introduction Anthony B. Bryan v. State of Florida, 533 So. 2d 744 (1988), is a landmark case adjudicated by the Supreme...

Admissibility of Similar Fact Evidence in Capital Cases: Analysis of Swafford v. State

Date: Dec 3, 1988

Admissibility of Similar Fact Evidence in Capital Cases: Analysis of Swafford v. State Introduction Swafford v. State, 533 So. 2d 270 (Fla. 1988), is a pivotal case in Florida's legal landscape,...

Clarifying Split Sentence Sentencing: POORE v. STATE and Its Impact on Florida Law

Date: Sep 23, 1988

Clarifying Split Sentence Sentencing: POORE v. STATE and Its Impact on Florida Law Introduction POORE v. STATE, 531 So. 2d 161 (1988), adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Florida, stands as a pivotal...

Harmless Error and Limitations on Victim Impact Statements in Death Penalty Sentencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of Grossman v. State

Date: May 26, 1988

Harmless Error and Limitations on Victim Impact Statements in Death Penalty Sentencing: A Comprehensive Analysis of Grossman v. State Introduction The case of Martin Grossman v. State of Florida (525...

Waiver of the Right to Testify: Not a Fundamental Right Requiring On-Record Waiver

Date: May 25, 1988

Waiver of the Right to Testify: Not a Fundamental Right Requiring On-Record Waiver Introduction The case of Oscar Torres-Arboledo v. State of Florida (524 So. 2d 403) presents a comprehensive...

Guarding Due Process in Insanity Defense and Penal Proceedings: Garron v. State of Florida

Date: May 20, 1988

Guarding Due Process in Insanity Defense and Penal Proceedings: Garron v. State of Florida Introduction In Joseph Henry Garron v. State of Florida (528 So. 2d 353, 1988), the Supreme Court of Florida...

Florida Supreme Court Abolishes Interspousal Tort Immunity for Deceased Spouses and Upholds Lex Loci Contractus in Automobile Insurance Claims

Date: May 17, 1988

Florida Supreme Court Abolishes Interspousal Tort Immunity for Deceased Spouses and Upholds Lex Loci Contractus in Automobile Insurance Claims Introduction In the landmark case of Josephine Sturiano...

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