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due diligence requirement in Florida

38 Florida opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2026 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Florida courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (24)

CaseFollowedCited
Wood v. Stategreen
fla · 1999 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2002–2006
2 sentences

2006Wood, 750 So.2d at 595 (citation omitted).

2002See Wood, 750 So.2d at 595 .

22
De La Rosa v. Zequeiragreen
fla · 1995 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002However, I am not convinced that Kelly's counsel met the due diligence requirement of De La Rosa, 659 So.2d at 241 ("[T]he complaining party must establish ... that the failure to disclose the information was not attributable to the complaining party's lack of diligence.").

2002Our reversal was premised on the notion that Pfenninger failed to meet the due diligence requirement of De La Rosa v. Zequeira, 659 So.2d 239 (Fla.1995).

12
Junda v. Diezgreen
fladistctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Junda, 848 So. 2d at 458 .

11
Hillsboro Management, LLC v. Pagonogreen
fladistctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Tricam Indus., 100 So.3d at 114 , quashed on other grounds, Coba, 164 So.3d 637 (quashing portion of decision analyzing inconsistent verdict); see also Pagano, 112 So.3d at 625 (suggesting that it was time “to rethink how the courts handle juror non-disclosure,” and suggesting that due to online availability of public records', searches could be conducted during voir dire).

11
Murrah v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2000 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Murrah v. State, 773 So.2d 622, 623 (Fla. 1st DCA 2000).

11
Ventura v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010In Ventura v. State, 977 So.2d 794, 797 (Fla. 2d DCA 2008), this court rejected the argument that a defendant whose case was already final prior to the issuance of the Green opinion had to meet the due diligence requirement.

11
PHOTO 60 OF MIAMI INTERN. v. Roundtreegreen
fladistctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See, e.g., Photo 60 of Miami Int'l v. Roundtree, 541 So.2d 687, 688 (Fla. 3d DCA 1989)(reversing denial of continuance with no mention of whether expert witness was subpoenaed); Taylor v. Inst. for Medical Weight Loss, 863 So.2d 398, 399 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003)(same).

11
State v. Baumangreen
fladistctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See also Lazcar Int'l, Inc. v. Caraballo, 957 So.2d 1191, 1192 (Fla. 3d DCA 2007)("Unsworn argument of counsel is insufficient to satisfy the due diligence requirement of a motion to vacate a default final judgment."); State v. Bauman, 425 So.2d 32 , 35 n. 3 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982)("Facts are established by testimony, affidavits and stipulations.

11
Taylor v. Institute for Medical Weight Lossgreen
fladistctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See, e.g., Photo 60 of Miami Int'l v. Roundtree, 541 So.2d 687, 688 (Fla. 3d DCA 1989)(reversing denial of continuance with no mention of whether expert witness was subpoenaed); Taylor v. Inst. for Medical Weight Loss, 863 So.2d 398, 399 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003)(same).

11
McRae v. Boothgreen
alacivapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See also McRae v. Booth, 938 So.2d 432 (Ala.Civ.App.2006).

11
LAZCAR INTERN., INC. v. Caraballogreen
fladistctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007See also Lazcar Int'l, Inc. v. Caraballo, 957 So.2d 1191, 1192 (Fla. 3d DCA 2007)("Unsworn argument of counsel is insufficient to satisfy the due diligence requirement of a motion to vacate a default final judgment."); State v. Bauman, 425 So.2d 32 , 35 n. 3 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982)("Facts are established by testimony, affidavits and stipulations.

11
McDaniel v. McElvygreen
fla · 1926 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
2 sentences

2005Id. (quoting Grammer v. Grammer, 80 So.2d 457, 460-61 (Fla.1955) (quoting McDaniel v. McElvy, 91 Fla. 770 , 108 So. 820, 831 (1926))).

2005Id. (quoting Grammer v. Grammer, 80 So.2d 457, 460-61 (Fla.1955) (quoting McDaniel v. McElvy, 91 Fla. 770 , 108 So. 820, 831 (1926))).

11
Grammer v. Grammergreen
fla · 1955 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005Id. (quoting Grammer v. Grammer, 80 So.2d 457, 460-61 (Fla.1955) (quoting McDaniel v. McElvy, 91 Fla. 770 , 108 So. 820, 831 (1926))).

11
Davis v. Stategreen
fla · 1999 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
11
Williamson v. Duggergreen
fla · 1994 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Jones v. Stategreen
fla · 1991 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Hallman v. Statered
fla · 1979 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Vonia v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Fawaz v. Florida Polymersgreen
fladistctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
11
McCallum v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Hanson v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1966 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
DM v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
11
Louisville & Nashville R. Co. v. Hickmangreen
fladistctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
11
Webb v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Florida. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (27)

CaseCitedYears
Kyles v. Whitley green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2018This would of course be a serious misstatement of the purpose of Brady , which imposes the important requirement on prosecutors "to learn of any favorable evidence known to the others acting on the government's behalf in the case," Kyles v. Whitley , 514 U.S. 419 , 437, 115 S.Ct. 1555 , 131 L.Ed.2d 490 (1995), and to produce that evidence if it is material.

2018This would of course be a serious misstatement of the purpose of Brady , which imposes the important requirement on prosecutors "to learn of any favorable evidence known to the others acting on the government's behalf in the case," Kyles v. Whitley , 514 U.S. 419 , 437, 115 S.Ct. 1555 , 131 L.Ed.2d 490 (1995), and to produce that evidence if it is material.

22018–2018
Pittman v. State green
fla · 2011
2 sentences

2018As I explained in Pittman v. State , 90 So.3d 794 (Fla. 2011) : [T]he majority could be read to approve of a due diligence requirement in Brady when Brady has no such requirement. ...

2018As l explained in Pittman v. State, 90 So. 3d 794 (Fla. 2011): [T]he majority could be read to approve of a due diligence requirement in Brady when Brady has no such requirement. . . .

22018–2018
Wiggam v. Bamford green
fladistctapp · 1990
2 sentences

2014Id. (internal citations omitted).

2005Id. (quoting Grammer v. Grammer, 80 So.2d 457, 460-61 (Fla.1955) (quoting McDaniel v. McElvy, 91 Fla. 770 , 108 So. 820, 831 (1926))).

22005–2014
Davis v. State green
fla · 2009
2 sentences

2012Accordingly, the postconviction trial court erred in summarily denying this claim on the basis that the pleading failed to sufficiently satisfy the due diligence requirement at that stage of the proceeding. 26 So.3d at 528-29 .

2010Accordingly, the postconviction trial court erred in summarily denying this claim on the basis that the pleading failed to sufficiently satisfy the due diligence requirement at that stage of the proceeding. 26 So.3d at 528-29 .

22010–2012
Roberts Ex Rel. Estate of Roberts v. Tejada green
fla · 2002
2 sentences

2007Addressing the attorney's due diligence requirement, the court further held that trial counsel was not required to conduct a public records search of venire members prior to trial. 814 So.2d at 344-45 .

2002Second, I hope Roberts v. Tejada, 814 So.2d 334 (Fla.2002), was not intended to eliminate the due diligence requirement of De La Rosa altogether.

22002–2007
Gaither v. Anderson green
fla · 1931
2 sentences

1990Gaither v. Anderson, 103 Fla. 1190 , 135 So. 840 , 139 So. 587 (1932).

1990Gaither v. Anderson, 103 Fla. 1190 , 135 So. 840 , 139 So. 587 (1932).

21982–1990
Jackson v. State green
fladistctapp · 1982
2 sentences

1988Ragen, 434 So.2d at 908 ; Jackson, 416 So.2d at 10 .

1983Jackson v. State, 416 So.2d 10 (Fla. 3d DCA 1982); In re Estate of Hill, 294 So.2d 46 (Fla. 3d DCA 1974).

21983–1988
Children's Medical Center, P.A. v. Jakyung Kim green
fladistctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2026We noted that we would consider “trial counsel’s failure to run a juror’s litigation history as one of several factors under a due diligence inquiry.” Id.

12026–2026
Fisher v. Perez green
fladistctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2025In considering whether counsel had exercised the required due diligence under the civil rule, the court noted that "there has been no case explicitly stating a subpoena is the only way to satisfy the due diligence requirement." Id. at 651 .

12025–2025
Diana Coba, etc. v. Tricam Industries, Inc. green
fla · 2015
1 sentence

2017Tricam Indus., 100 So.3d at 114 , quashed on other grounds, Coba, 164 So.3d 637 (quashing portion of decision analyzing inconsistent verdict); see also Pagano, 112 So.3d at 625 (suggesting that it was time “to rethink how the courts handle juror non-disclosure,” and suggesting that due to online availability of public records', searches could be conducted during voir dire).

12017–2017
Hooks v. Quaintance green
fladistctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2017Id. at 911 .

12017–2017
Tricam Industries, Inc. v. Coba green
fladistctapp · 2012
1 sentence

2017Tricam Indus., 100 So.3d at 114 , quashed on other grounds, Coba, 164 So.3d 637 (quashing portion of decision analyzing inconsistent verdict); see also Pagano, 112 So.3d at 625 (suggesting that it was time “to rethink how the courts handle juror non-disclosure,” and suggesting that due to online availability of public records', searches could be conducted during voir dire).

12017–2017
Yusem v. Butler green
fladistctapp · 2009
1 sentence

2010Butler III, 10 So.3d at 1160 n. 2.

12010–2010
State v. Green green
fla · 2006
1 sentence

2010This due diligence requirement “compels the defendant to allege and prove that affirmative steps were taken in an attempt to discover the effect of the plea on his or her residency status.” Id.

12010–2010
Jackson v. Rupp green
fladistctapp · 1969
1 sentence

2007Weekly D26 , 949 So.2d 1054 , 2006 WL 3733310 (Fla. 2d DCA Dec.20, 2006) (addressing daughter's suit against funeral home and recognizing that section 497.005 does not impose a due diligence requirement on the funeral home and that the applicable statutes dictate the funeral home's duties); Andrews v. McGowan, 739 So.2d 132 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999) (lineal descendant sued funeral homes after one home released the decedent's remains to another without the personal representative's authorization); Jackson v. Rupp, 228 So.2d 916 (Fla. 4th DCA 1969) (next of kin sued medical examiner).

12007–2007
Matsumoto v. AMERICAN BURIAL AND CREMATION green
fladistctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2007Weekly D26 , 949 So.2d 1054 , 2006 WL 3733310 (Fla. 2d DCA Dec.20, 2006) (addressing daughter's suit against funeral home and recognizing that section 497.005 does not impose a due diligence requirement on the funeral home and that the applicable statutes dictate the funeral home's duties); Andrews v. McGowan, 739 So.2d 132 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999) (lineal descendant sued funeral homes after one home released the decedent's remains to another without the personal representative's authorization); Jackson v. Rupp, 228 So.2d 916 (Fla. 4th DCA 1969) (next of kin sued medical examiner).

2007Weekly D26 , 949 So.2d 1054 , 2006 WL 3733310 (Fla. 2d DCA Dec.20, 2006) (addressing daughter's suit against funeral home and recognizing that section 497.005 does not impose a due diligence requirement on the funeral home and that the applicable statutes dictate the funeral home's duties); Andrews v. McGowan, 739 So.2d 132 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999) (lineal descendant sued funeral homes after one home released the decedent's remains to another without the personal representative's authorization); Jackson v. Rupp, 228 So.2d 916 (Fla. 4th DCA 1969) (next of kin sued medical examiner).

12007–2007
Andrews v. McGowan green
fladistctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2007Weekly D26 , 949 So.2d 1054 , 2006 WL 3733310 (Fla. 2d DCA Dec.20, 2006) (addressing daughter's suit against funeral home and recognizing that section 497.005 does not impose a due diligence requirement on the funeral home and that the applicable statutes dictate the funeral home's duties); Andrews v. McGowan, 739 So.2d 132 (Fla. 5th DCA 1999) (lineal descendant sued funeral homes after one home released the decedent's remains to another without the personal representative's authorization); Jackson v. Rupp, 228 So.2d 916 (Fla. 4th DCA 1969) (next of kin sued medical examiner).

12007–2007
Apolaro v. Falcon green
fladistctapp · 1990
12004–2004
Techvend, Inc. v. Phoenix Network, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1990
12004–2004
Oakdell, Inc. v. Gallardo green
fladistctapp · 1987
11995–1995
Metropolitan Dade County v. Barry neutral
fladistctapp · 1993
11995–1995
Roberto v. Allstate Ins. Co. green
fladistctapp · 1984
11989–1989
Ragen v. Paramount Hudson, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1983
11988–1988
King v. Harrington green
fladistctapp · 1982
11987–1987
Battle v. General Sand & Stone neutral
fladistctapp · 1985
11987–1987
In Re Estate of Hill neutral
fladistctapp · 1974
11983–1983
Dade National Bank of Miami v. Kay green
fladistctapp · 1961
11983–1983

Where else courts name it

PA 163 (1979–2026) IL 140 (1976–2026) NY 136 (1984–2026) TX 110 (1979–2026) CA 51 (1946–2026) FL 38 (1982–2026) MI 32 (1973–2025) WA 21 (1987–2026) TN 21 (1995–2026) AL 13 (1992–2025) VA 9 (1996–2010) MD 9 (1990–2022) LA 7 (1976–2005) GA 7 (1998–2024) ME 7 (1997–2020) IA 7 (1994–2026) NV 7 (1994–2022) MO 7 (1994–2013) NM 7 (2001–2014) AK 6 (1985–2023) CO 6 (1994–2025) NC 6 (1985–2022) OH 6 (1998–2019) IN 5 (1972–2017) MT 5 (1980–2025) UT 4 (2003–2023) MS 4 (2009–2014) MN 4 (1987–1997) CT 4 (1976–2017) AZ 3 (1986–2021) HI 3 (1967–2026) SD 3 (1981–2015) DC 2 (1993–2013) WY 2 (1991–2002) WI 2 (2002–2019) KS 2 (1996–2004) OK 2 (1982–2023) DE 2 (2018–2019) MA 2 (1991–2013)

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