On Thursday, the Supreme Court approved the Water and Land Conservation Amendment for placement on the ballot. According to the ballot summary, the amendment would fund “the Land Acquisition Trust Fund to acquire, restore, improve, and manage conservation lands including
Florida Supreme Court to Decide Legality of Life Long Term of Years Sentences for Juvenile Non-homicide Offenders
By Scott Kalish In Gridine v. State of Florida (SC12-1223) and Henry v. State of Florida (SC12-578), argued on Monday, the court was presented with the issue of whether the 8th amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits a juvenile
Interpreting Ownership and the Right of Control Under the Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine
By Herron Bond Today the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments in Bowen v. Christensen (SC12-2078), about whether, as a matter of law, a holder of legal title who has not transferred his or her interest in a vehicle by sale
September’s Packed Oral Argument Schedule at the Florida Supreme Court
This week has one of the busiest oral argument schedules for the Florida Supreme Court this year, with the Court hearing several cases that are likely to set important precedents in various areas of law. Here are some selected cases.
Florida Supreme Court Accepts Jurisdiction Over Online Travel Company Tourist Development Tax Dispute
The Florida Supreme Court issued an order on Tuesday accepting jurisdiction in Alachua County, et al. v. Expedia, Inc., et al. (SC13-838). The central issue in the case is whether online travel companies such as Expedia and Hotels.com are required
Legal Conclusions Supporting an Order to Grant a New Trial are Entitled to Little Deference, Rules the Supreme Court
In Van v. Schmidt (SC11-1467), the Florida Supreme Court clarified the applicable standards and remedies available to an appellate court when reviewing a trial court’s order to grant a new trial on the grounds that the jury verdict was contrary