Affirmation of Death Penalty in First-Degree Murder: Ronald J. Straight v. State of Florida Introduction The case of Ronald J. Straight v. State of Florida (397 So. 2d 903) was adjudicated by the...
Affirmation of First-Degree Murder Conviction and Death Sentence in Palmes v. State of Florida Introduction Palmes v. State of Florida is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Florida on...
Establishing Reliability of Anonymous Tips in Stop and Frisk Procedures: Insights from State of Florida v. Webb Introduction State of Florida v. Webb (398 So.2d 820, 1981) is a pivotal case...
Peek v. State of Florida: Upholding Capital Conviction Amidst Evidentiary and Sentencing Disputes Introduction Peek v. State of Florida, 1981, is a landmark decision by the Supreme Court of Florida...
Limiting Incarceration as a Condition of Probation to One Year: LULA M. VILLERY v. The Florida Parole and Probation Commission Introduction The case of Lula M. Villery v. The Florida Parole and...
Revised Standard Jury Instructions in Florida Criminal and Misdemeanor Cases: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction On April 16, 1981, the Supreme Court of Florida rendered a pivotal judgment in "In...
Florida's Section 893.135 Upholds Mandatory Drug Trafficking Penalties Introduction The case of State of Florida, Appellant, v. Carlos M. Benitez and Esperanza Benitez, Appellees (395 So.2d 514)...
KNIGHT v. STATE of Florida: Establishing Standards for Effective Assistance of Appellate Counsel in Death Penalty Cases Introduction Thomas KNIGHT v. STATE of Florida, 394 So. 2d 997 (1981),...
Corporate Vicarious Liability for Punitive Damages Requires Employer Fault: Analysis of Mercury Motors Express, Inc. v. Smith Introduction MERCURY MOTORS EXPRESS, INC. v. PATRICIA LYNN SMITH is a...
Florida Supreme Court Reinforces Individual Standards in Habeas Corpus for Death Sentences Introduction In the landmark case of Joseph Green Brown et al. v. Louie L. Wainwright, the Supreme Court of...
Florida Supreme Court Upholds Fraudulent Misrepresentation Claims Without Pre-Investigation Introduction In Merle E. Besett, Irene D. Besett, and C. Joe Czerwinski v. Robert K. Basnett and Barbara L....
Florida Supreme Court Affirms Judicial Discretion and Burden of Proof in Capital Bail Cases Introduction The case of State of Florida v. Danny W. Arthur, adjudicated by the Supreme Court of Florida...
Finality vs. Fairness: Limited Application of Post-Conviction Relief in Capital Cases JOHNNY PAUL WITT v. STATE OF FLORIDA, 387 So. 2d 922 (1980) Introduction The case of Johnny Paul WITT v. STATE of...
Insurer's Duty in Settlement Offers: Insights from Boston Old Colony Ins. Co. v. Gutierrez Introduction The case of Boston Old Colony Insurance Company v. Raul Gutierrez, adjudicated by the Supreme...
JENKINS v. STATE of Florida: Limiting Supreme Court Jurisdiction Over Per Curiam Decisions Introduction The case of Philip H. JENKINS v. STATE of Florida, 385 So. 2d 1356 (Fla. 1980), presented a...
Right to Evidentiary Hearing under Rule 3.850 for Ineffective Assistance Claims: MEEKS v. STATE of Florida Introduction MEEKS v. STATE of Florida (382 So.2d 673, 1980) is a pivotal Supreme Court of...
Establishing Criteria for State-Funded Legal Representation in Juvenile Dependency Proceedings Introduction The Supreme Court of Florida's decision in In the Interest of D.B. and D.S. (1980)...
Affirmation of Florida's Habitual Offender Statute under Due Process: Eutsey v. State of Florida (1980) Introduction Case: Eutsey v. State of Florida, 383 So.2d 219 (Fla. 1980) Court: Supreme Court...
Florida Supreme Court Reaffirms Alimony Discretion and Clarifies 'Special Equity' in CANAKARIS v. CANAKARIS Introduction CANAKARIS v. CANAKARIS, 382 So. 2d 1197 (Fla. 1980), is a seminal case in...
Defining 'Special Equity' and 'Exclusive Possession' in Divorce Proceedings: Insights from DUNCAN v. DUNCAN Introduction Dorothy Nell Duncan v. Tommy David Duncan, 379 So.2d 949 (Fla. 1980), is a...