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purposes rule in Florida

38 Florida opinions name it 3 courts 1911–2026 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 (22)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re GAULTgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983See In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 , 18 L.Ed.2d 527 (1967) (privilege against self-incrimination obtains in juvenile delinquency proceedings); Aaron v. State, 284 So.2d 673 (Fla.1973) (criminal contempt proceedings effectively criminal in nature and persons accused entitled to basic constitutional rights).

1983See In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 , 18 L.Ed.2d 527 (1967) (privilege against self-incrimination obtains in juvenile delinquency proceedings); Aaron v. State, 284 So.2d 673 (Fla.1973) (criminal contempt proceedings effectively criminal in nature and persons accused entitled to basic constitutional rights).

22
Ronald Palmer Heath v. State of Floridagreen
fla · 2018 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Heath v. State, 3 So. 3d 1017, 1021, 1035 (Fla. 2009) (affirming denial of initial motion for postconviction relief); Heath v. State, 237 So. 3d 931, 932 (Fla. 2018) (affirming denial of first successive motion for postconviction relief); Heath v. Tucker, No. 1:09-cv-00148-MCR, at *62 (N.D.

11
State v. Gomezgreen
fladistctapp · 2018 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See State v. Gomez, 247 So. 3d 592, 594 (Fla. 3d DCA 2018) (“As this Court has previously held, a conviction and sentence become final for the purposes of rule 3.850 when this Court affirms following resentencing.”); see also Ross v. State, 947 So. 2d 699, 701 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007) (holding that rule 3.850 motion was timely filed where the motion was filed within two years of both the conviction and sentence becoming final).

11
Heath v. Stategreen
fla · 2009 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Heath v. State, 3 So. 3d 1017, 1021, 1035 (Fla. 2009) (affirming denial of initial motion for postconviction relief); Heath v. State, 237 So. 3d 931, 932 (Fla. 2018) (affirming denial of first successive motion for postconviction relief); Heath v. Tucker, No. 1:09-cv-00148-MCR, at *62 (N.D.

11
Ross v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See State v. Gomez, 247 So. 3d 592, 594 (Fla. 3d DCA 2018) (“As this Court has previously held, a conviction and sentence become final for the purposes of rule 3.850 when this Court affirms following resentencing.”); see also Ross v. State, 947 So. 2d 699, 701 (Fla. 4th DCA 2007) (holding that rule 3.850 motion was timely filed where the motion was filed within two years of both the conviction and sentence becoming final).

11
Weinberger v. Salfigreen
scotus · 1975 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The Supreme Court summarized those purposes in Weinberger v. Salfi, 422 U.S. 749, 765 (1975), as follows: Exhaustion is generally required as a matter of preventing premature interference with agency processes, so that the agency may function efficiently and so that it may have an opportunity to correct its own errors, to afford the parties and the courts the benefit of 15 its experience and expertise, and to compile a record which is adequate for judicial review.

11
Valdes v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Valdes v. State, 904 So. 2d 515, 516 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005).

11
Asay v. Stategreen
fla · 2000 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See Asay II, 769 So. 2d at 978 n.5.

2016See Asay II, 769 So.2d at 978 n.5.

11
Torres v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See U.S. Bank Nat’l Ass’n v. Proenza, 157 So. 3d 1075 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015); Courtney v. Catalina, Ltd., 130 So. 3d 739 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014); Dep’t of Revenue v. Thurmond, 721 So. 2d 827 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998); Falkner v. AmeriFirst 11I note that rule 1.540 is substantially modeled on rule 60 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

2016See U.S. Bank Natl Ass’n v. Proenza, 157 So.3d 1075 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015); Courtney v. Catalina, Ltd., 130 So.3d 739 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014); Dep’t of Revenue v. Thurmond, 721 So.2d 827 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998); Falkner v. Ameriflrst Fed.

11
Godwin v. Presleygreen
fladistctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013What constitutes “recently stolen” property for the purposes of applying the presumption is the issue presented in this case, where L.S. was found with the stolen gun in Fort Lauderdale nearly six months after its theft. 1 In Robinson v. State, 257 So.2d 300, 302 (Fla. 3d DCA 1972), the defendant was charged with knowingly buying a stolen firearm which the owner testified had been stolen “last year.” The state did not present evidence regarding how the defendant acquired the gun.

11
Braun v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Miller v. State, 848 So.2d 401, 402 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003) (citing Braun v. State, 789 So.2d 1250 , 1251 n. 1 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001) (holding that an oath in which the defendant swears the statements contained in the motion are true “to the best of my knowledge and belief’ is inadequate for the purposes of rule 3.850)).

11
Preuss v. Stevensgreen
arizctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
2 sentences

2011See Preuss v. Stevens, 150 Ariz. 6 , 721 P.2d 664 (1986) (holding that a trial court’s entry of summary judgment prior to acceptance of an offer of judgment renders the offer ineffectual for any purpose); Wersch v. Radnor/Landgrant-A Phoenix P’ship, 192 Ariz. 99 , 961 P.2d 1047 (1998) (upholding trial court’s rejection of plaintiffs attempt to accept a Rule 68 offer of judgment made after entry of summary judgment but within the thirty-day period within which such offers remain effective under the state rule); Day v. Krystal Co., 241 F.R.D. 474 (E.D.Tenn.2007) (disagreeing with Perkins , and h

2011See Preuss v. Stevens, 150 Ariz. 6 , 721 P.2d 664 (1986) (holding that a trial court’s entry of summary judgment prior to acceptance of an offer of judgment renders the offer ineffectual for any purpose); Wersch v. Radnor/Landgrant-A Phoenix P’ship, 192 Ariz. 99 , 961 P.2d 1047 (1998) (upholding trial court’s rejection of plaintiffs attempt to accept a Rule 68 offer of judgment made after entry of summary judgment but within the thirty-day period within which such offers remain effective under the state rule); Day v. Krystal Co., 241 F.R.D. 474 (E.D.Tenn.2007) (disagreeing with Perkins , and h

11
Allen v. Stategreen
fla · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Allen v. State, 854 So.2d 1255, 1262 (Fla.2003).

11
Miller v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See Miller v. State, 848 So.2d 401, 402 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003) (citing Braun v. State, 789 So.2d 1250 , 1251 n. 1 (Fla. 4th DCA 2001) (holding that an oath in which the defendant swears the statements contained in the motion are true “to the best of my knowledge and belief’ is inadequate for the purposes of rule 3.850)).

11
Forcelledo v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Forcelledo v. State, 898 So.2d 1058 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005)(“The State is allowed to give notice under as many classifications as it chooses, where the State is prepared to show the defendant meets the statutory criteria.”); Cooper v. State, 817 So.2d 934 (Fla. 3d DCA 2002)(notice deficiency does not render a sentence “illegal” for the purposes of a rule 3.800 petition; claim should have been raised via 3.850 and is now time barred).

11
The Florida Bar v. Adamsgreen
fla · 1994 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001See Florida Bar v. Adams, 641 So.2d 399 (Fla.1994) (letter from attorney accusing another attorney of suborning perjury basis for violation of rule 4-4.1(a)).

11
State v. Coneygreen
fla · 1974 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Coney, 294 So.2d at 82 .

11
Lee v. Stategreen
fla · 1996 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
11
Chambers v. Floridagreen
scotus · 1940 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Amends. to Fl. Rules of Crim. Proc.green
fla · 1996 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
In Interest of MEgreen
fla · 1979 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11
Wisconsin Life Ins. Co. v. Sillsgreen
fladistctapp · 1979 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
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 (45)

CaseCitedYears
Strader v. Morrill green
fladistctapp · 1978
2 sentences

2005This court noted that the purposes of rule 1.420 "are (1) to require prompt and efficient prosecution of cases until submitted for disposition or determination by the trial judge or jury, and (2) to prevent the clogging of trial court dockets with litigation that has been abandoned for the stated period." 459 So.2d at 1178 (citing Strader v. Morrill, 360 So.2d 1137 (Fla. 1st DCA 1978)).

1984Id. at 1138 .

21984–2005
Aaron v. State green
fla · 1973
2 sentences

1983See In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 , 18 L.Ed.2d 527 (1967) (privilege against self-incrimination obtains in juvenile delinquency proceedings); Aaron v. State, 284 So.2d 673 (Fla.1973) (criminal contempt proceedings effectively criminal in nature and persons accused entitled to basic constitutional rights).

1983See In re Gault, 387 U.S. 1 , 87 S.Ct. 1428 , 18 L.Ed.2d 527 (1967) (privilege against self-incrimination obtains in juvenile delinquency proceedings); Aaron v. State, 284 So.2d 673 (Fla. 1973) (criminal contempt proceedings effectively criminal in nature and persons accused entitled to basic constitutional rights).

21983–1983
Stecher v. Pomeroy green
fla · 1971
2 sentences

1978The routine granting of such motions for severance except for such good cause related to insurance coverage would be a misapprehension of this Court’s holding.” 253 So.2d at 424 .

1977The routine granting of such motions for severance except for such good cause related to insurance coverage would be a misapprehension of this Court’s holding.’ “The interest which plaintiff has in presenting to the jury the truest possible picture of the existence of financial responsibility is much too important to allow the loss of that interest, through the granting of severance for any reason except those enumerated in Stecher [Stecher v. Pomeroy, 253 So.2d 421 (Fla. 1971) ] and repeated in this Court’s first opinion in this cause, to be dismissed as ‘harmless error.’ “For that reason, we

21977–1978
STATE, DEPT. OF REV. v. Thurmond green
fladistctapp · 1998
2 sentences

2016See U.S. Bank Nat’l Ass’n v. Proenza, 157 So. 3d 1075 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015); Courtney v. Catalina, Ltd., 130 So. 3d 739 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014); Dep’t of Revenue v. Thurmond, 721 So. 2d 827 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998); Falkner v. AmeriFirst 11I note that rule 1.540 is substantially modeled on rule 60 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

2016See U.S. Bank Natl Ass’n v. Proenza, 157 So.3d 1075 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015); Courtney v. Catalina, Ltd., 130 So.3d 739 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014); Dep’t of Revenue v. Thurmond, 721 So.2d 827 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998); Falkner v. Ameriflrst Fed.

12016–2016
Courtney v. Catalina, Ltd. green
fladistctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2016See U.S. Bank Nat’l Ass’n v. Proenza, 157 So. 3d 1075 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015); Courtney v. Catalina, Ltd., 130 So. 3d 739 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014); Dep’t of Revenue v. Thurmond, 721 So. 2d 827 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998); Falkner v. AmeriFirst 11I note that rule 1.540 is substantially modeled on rule 60 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.

2016See U.S. Bank Natl Ass’n v. Proenza, 157 So.3d 1075 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015); Courtney v. Catalina, Ltd., 130 So.3d 739 (Fla. 3d DCA 2014); Dep’t of Revenue v. Thurmond, 721 So.2d 827 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998); Falkner v. Ameriflrst Fed.

12016–2016
Day v. Krystal Co. green
tned · 2007
1 sentence

2011See Preuss v. Stevens, 150 Ariz. 6 , 721 P.2d 664 (1986) (holding that a trial court’s entry of summary judgment prior to acceptance of an offer of judgment renders the offer ineffectual for any purpose); Wersch v. Radnor/Landgrant-A Phoenix P’ship, 192 Ariz. 99 , 961 P.2d 1047 (1998) (upholding trial court’s rejection of plaintiffs attempt to accept a Rule 68 offer of judgment made after entry of summary judgment but within the thirty-day period within which such offers remain effective under the state rule); Day v. Krystal Co., 241 F.R.D. 474 (E.D.Tenn.2007) (disagreeing with Perkins , and h

12011–2011
Wersch v. Radnor/Landgrant green
arizctapp · 1997
2 sentences

2011See Preuss v. Stevens, 150 Ariz. 6 , 721 P.2d 664 (1986) (holding that a trial court’s entry of summary judgment prior to acceptance of an offer of judgment renders the offer ineffectual for any purpose); Wersch v. Radnor/Landgrant-A Phoenix P’ship, 192 Ariz. 99 , 961 P.2d 1047 (1998) (upholding trial court’s rejection of plaintiffs attempt to accept a Rule 68 offer of judgment made after entry of summary judgment but within the thirty-day period within which such offers remain effective under the state rule); Day v. Krystal Co., 241 F.R.D. 474 (E.D.Tenn.2007) (disagreeing with Perkins , and h

2011See Preuss v. Stevens, 150 Ariz. 6 , 721 P.2d 664 (1986) (holding that a trial court’s entry of summary judgment prior to acceptance of an offer of judgment renders the offer ineffectual for any purpose); Wersch v. Radnor/Landgrant-A Phoenix P’ship, 192 Ariz. 99 , 961 P.2d 1047 (1998) (upholding trial court’s rejection of plaintiffs attempt to accept a Rule 68 offer of judgment made after entry of summary judgment but within the thirty-day period within which such offers remain effective under the state rule); Day v. Krystal Co., 241 F.R.D. 474 (E.D.Tenn.2007) (disagreeing with Perkins , and h

12011–2011
Cooper v. State green
fladistctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2005See Forcelledo v. State, 898 So.2d 1058 (Fla. 3d DCA 2005)(“The State is allowed to give notice under as many classifications as it chooses, where the State is prepared to show the defendant meets the statutory criteria.”); Cooper v. State, 817 So.2d 934 (Fla. 3d DCA 2002)(notice deficiency does not render a sentence “illegal” for the purposes of a rule 3.800 petition; claim should have been raised via 3.850 and is now time barred).

12005–2005
Madeira Management, Inc. v. Chapman Realty Corp. green
fladistctapp · 1984
1 sentence

2005This court noted that the purposes of rule 1.420 "are (1) to require prompt and efficient prosecution of cases until submitted for disposition or determination by the trial judge or jury, and (2) to prevent the clogging of trial court dockets with litigation that has been abandoned for the stated period." 459 So.2d at 1178 (citing Strader v. Morrill, 360 So.2d 1137 (Fla. 1st DCA 1978)).

12005–2005
Berenyi v. Halifax Hosp. Medical Ctr. green
fladistctapp · 1986
1 sentence

2004Ctr., 498 So.2d 655 (Fla. 5th DCA 1986); cf. Wilson v. Salamon, 864 So.2d 1122 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003) (holding that an order allowing a foreign attorney to appear as co-counsel pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.061 does not constitute record activity for the purposes of rule 1.420(e)).

12004–2004
Wilson v. Salamon green
fladistctapp · 2003
1 sentence

2004Ctr., 498 So.2d 655 (Fla. 5th DCA 1986); cf. Wilson v. Salamon, 864 So.2d 1122 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003) (holding that an order allowing a foreign attorney to appear as co-counsel pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.061 does not constitute record activity for the purposes of rule 1.420(e)).

12004–2004
Brannon v. State green
fla · 2003
2 sentences

2003Therefore, both because a facial challenge to the constitutionality of a sentencing statute involves a pure question of law rather than the erroneous application of a sentencing statute, and because controlling precedent foreclosed relief at the time that the first brief was filed, requiring a motion to correct sentencing error under rule 3.800(b)(2) as a prerequisite to challenging the facial constitutionality of the statute in this case would not serve the purposes for which rule 3.800(b)(2) was adopted. *1067 Finally, I note that in Brannon v. State, 850 So.2d 452 , 2003 WL 21354797 (Fla. J

2003Therefore, both because a facial challenge to the constitutionality of a sentencing statute involves a pure question of law rather than the erroneous application of a sentencing statute, and because controlling precedent foreclosed relief at the time that the first brief was filed, requiring a motion to correct sentencing error under rule 3.800(b)(2) as a prerequisite to challenging the facial constitutionality of the statute in this case would not serve the purposes for which rule 3.800(b)(2) was adopted. *1067 Finally, I note that in Brannon v. State, 850 So.2d 452 , 2003 WL 21354797 (Fla. J

12003–2003
McMillian v. Monroe County green
scotus · 1997
2 sentences

2002In support of his motion for rehearing Sheriff Jenne newly calls our attention to McMillian v. Monroe County, 520 U.S. 781 , 117 S.Ct. 1734 , 138 L.Ed.2d 1 (1997), and argues that our holding conflicts with that decision.

2002In support of his motion for rehearing Sheriff Jenne newly calls our attention to McMillian v. Monroe County, 520 U.S. 781 , 117 S.Ct. 1734 , 138 L.Ed.2d 1 (1997), and argues that our holding conflicts with that decision.

12002–2002
Davis v. State green
fla · 1995
11999–1999
Siegert v. Gilley green
scotus · 1991
11997–1997
Groover v. State green
fla · 1984
11997–1997
Woodson v. State green
fladistctapp · 1986
11995–1995
People v. Severino green
nyappdiv · 1978
11995–1995
People v. Severino green
nysupct · 1977
11995–1995
Bivens v. State neutral
fladistctapp · 1991
11995–1995
Thomas v. State green
fladistctapp · 1983
11995–1995
People v. Kramer green
nyappdiv · 1987
11995–1995
Dixon v. State neutral
fladistctapp · 1991
11995–1995
Lowe's of Tallahassee v. Giaimo green
fladistctapp · 1989
11995–1995
Steward v. State green
fladistctapp · 1993
11995–1995
State v. DiGuilio green
fla · 1986
11995–1995
Conley v. State green
fla · 1993
11995–1995
Perkins v. State green
fla · 1991
11995–1995
Erickson v. State green
fladistctapp · 1990
11995–1995
Anderson v. State green
fladistctapp · 1989
11995–1995
Saul v. JOHN D. AND CATHERINE T. MacARTHUR green
fladistctapp · 1986
11995–1995
Rice v. Schuyler County Civil Service Commission neutral
ny · 1988
11995–1995
People v. Kramer neutral
ny · 1988
11995–1995
Comparato v. State green
fladistctapp · 1982
11995–1995
Gilling v. State neutral
fladistctapp · 1983
11995–1995
Florida Bar v. Larkin neutral
fla · 1984
11987–1987
Brown v. State green
fla · 1968
11983–1983
BOARD OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION OF DADE CTY. v. Dinkines green
fladistctapp · 1973
11979–1979
Ablah v. Eyman green
kan · 1961
11979–1979
Davis v. State green
fla · 1906
11979–1979

Statutes the citing opinions construe

FL § 782.04 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 198 (1924–2026) CA 184 (1867–2026) PA 106 (1898–2026) IL 95 (1909–2025) WA 80 (1968–2026) OH 67 (1977–2026) MD 66 (1932–2025) MA 66 (1819–2026) IN 63 (1882–2026) AL 62 (1888–2025) NY 60 (1840–2026) LA 54 (1903–2024) NJ 49 (1955–2026) MI 47 (1883–2026) IA 45 (1928–2025) NC 41 (1917–2022) CT 38 (1929–2025) FL 38 (1911–2026) OR 37 (1974–2026) CO 37 (1883–2026) UT 34 (1984–2026) WI 31 (1980–2026) MO 31 (1909–2025) TN 29 (1929–2026) AZ 27 (1970–2023) KS 25 (1911–2019) VA 25 (1973–2020) MN 22 (1973–2024) GA 20 (1902–2024) NM 18 (1981–2025) ID 17 (1908–2019) VT 17 (1916–2024) WY 16 (1975–2023) DC 16 (1978–2023) MS 15 (1956–2019) RI 15 (1972–2010) NE 14 (1965–2025) AK 14 (1970–2023) DE 13 (1920–2024) MT 13 (1900–2015) KY 13 (1886–2025) WV 12 (1936–2026) ME 12 (1976–2025) NV 11 (1980–2021) HI 10 (1984–2024) AR 10 (1927–2015) ND 8 (1968–2016) NH 7 (1966–2017) OK 6 (1929–2016) SC 5 (1893–2023) SD 2 (1982–2004)

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