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sound principle in Florida

37 Florida opinions name it 3 courts 1881–2013 0 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 (14)

CaseFollowedCited
International Lubricant Corp. v. Grantgreen
fla · 1937 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1942–1945
2 sentences

1945See International Lubricant Corp. v. Grant, 128 Fla. 670 , 175 So. 727 ; Atlantic Greyhound Lines v. Lovett, 134 Fla. 505 , 184 So. 133 .

1945See International Lubricant Corp. v. Grant, 128 Fla. 670 , 175 So. 727 ; Atlantic Greyhound Lines v. Lovett, 134 Fla. 505 , 184 So. 133 .

22
Florida Power Corporation v. Willisgreen
fladistctapp · 1959 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1962–1979
2 sentences

1979The judgment is affirmed upon authority of the rule stated in Florida Power Corporation v. Willis, 112 So.2d 15, 20 (Fla. 1st DCA 1959): “It is a sound rule that when physical situations or matters of common knowledge point so certainly to the truth as to leave no room for a contrary determination, based on reason and common sense, such physical situation and reasonable probabilities are not affected by sworn testimony which, in mere words, conflicts therewith.” Affirmed.

1967As we stated in Florida Power Corporation v. Willis (Fla.App.), 112 So.2d 15 , and again in World Insurance Company v. Kincaid, Fla.App., 145 So.2d 268 : “It is a sound rule that when physical situations or matters of common knowledge point so certainly to the truth as to leave no room for a contrary determination, based on reason and common sense, such physical situation and reasonable probabilities are not affected by sworn testimony which, in mere words, conflicts therewith.” Our function on appeal is not to try a casede novo or to substitute our judgment for the trier of the facts, but rat

13
Schwab v. Stategreen
fla · 2007 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2009–2013
2 sentences

2013This Court has thus previously rejected each of these challenges to Florida’s lethal-injection protocol and — based upon the sound principle of stare decisis — we continue the same course here.” (citations and footnote omitted)); Schwab v. State, 969 So.2d 318, 323, n. 2, 325 (Fla.2007) (“In this case, judicial notice would have been sufficient because Schwab has not presented any argument as to specific evidence he wanted to present in this case that had not been presented in the Lightbourne proceeding.” “Given the record in Lightb-ourne and our extensive analysis in our opinion in Lightbourn

2009See, e.g., Lightbourne, 969 So.2d at 349-53 ; Schwab, 969 So.2d at 321-25 .

12
Hallman v. Stategreen
fla · 1979 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1980–1999
2 sentences

1999Id. at 484-85 (citations and emphasis omitted). [2] We subsequently held that rule 3.850 was patterned after the writ of error coram nobis and largely supplanted the writ for criminal defendants in custody: The rule was copied almost verbatim from its federal counterpart, section 2255 of Title 28 of the United States Code, in effect since 1948.

1980This is a sound principle, for litigants and courts alike must be able to determine with certainty a time when a dispute has come to an end.” Id., 371 So.2d at 484-485 .

12
Lightbourne v. McCollumgreen
fla · 2007 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
2 sentences

2009See, e.g., Lightbourne, 969 So.2d at 349-53 ; Schwab, 969 So.2d at 321-25 .

2009See, e.g., Lightbourne, 969 So.2d at 349-53 ; Schwab, 969 So.2d at 321-25 .

11
Mallory v. O'NEILgreen
fla · 1954 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Malicki v. Doe, 814 So.2d 347, 361 (Fla. 2002); Mallory v. O’Neil, 69 So.2d 313, 315 (Fla.l954)(adopting Section 317 of the First Restatement of Torts as “a sound rule”).

11
Malicki v. Doegreen
fla · 2002 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Malicki v. Doe, 814 So.2d 347, 361 (Fla. 2002); Mallory v. O’Neil, 69 So.2d 313, 315 (Fla.l954)(adopting Section 317 of the First Restatement of Torts as “a sound rule”).

11
Nixon v. Singletarygreen
fla · 2000 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
1 sentence

2003See id. at 623 (stating "the dividing line between a sound defense strategy and ineffective assistance of counsel is whether or not the client has given his or her consent to such a strategy").

11
Universal Const. Co. v. City of Fort Lauderdalegreen
fla · 1953 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001This doctrine rests upon the sound principle that litigation should come to an end and that "in the interest of the State every justiciable controversy should be settled in one action in order that the courts and the parties will not be pothered for the same cause by interminable litigation." See Universal Const. Co. v. City of Fort Lauderdale, 68 So.2d 366, 369 (Fla.1953), quoting Gordon v. Gordon, 59 So.2d 40, 44 (Fla.1952).

11
Gordon v. Gordongreen
fla · 1952 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
1 sentence

2001This doctrine rests upon the sound principle that litigation should come to an end and that "in the interest of the State every justiciable controversy should be settled in one action in order that the courts and the parties will not be pothered for the same cause by interminable litigation." See Universal Const. Co. v. City of Fort Lauderdale, 68 So.2d 366, 369 (Fla.1953), quoting Gordon v. Gordon, 59 So.2d 40, 44 (Fla.1952).

11
Robert Francis, Warden, Georgia Diagnostic and Classification Center v. Eddie Spragginsgreen
ca11 · 1983 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
1 sentence

2000See Francis v. Spraggins, 720 F.2d 1190 (11th Cir.1983); Wiley v. Sowders, 647 F.2d 642 (6th Cir.1981); Jones v. State, 110 Nev. 730 , 877 P.2d 1052 (1994); State v. Anaya, 134 N.H. 346 , 592 A.2d 1142 (1991); State v. Harbison, 315 N.C. 175 , 337 S.E.2d 504 (1995).

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Schwab v. Tolleygreen
fladistctapp · 1977 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998Schwab v. Tolley, 345 So.2d 747, 750 (Fla. 4th DCA 1977).

11
Washewich v. LeFavegreen
fladistctapp · 1971 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11
Niagara Duplicator Co. v. Shacklefordgreen
cadc · 1947 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1973–1973
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 (39)

CaseCitedYears
Salve Regina College v. Russell green
scotus · 1991
2 sentences

2009In adopting this standard, the majority not only has gone beyond what is warranted by the statute but also has departed from the sound principle that “the reviewing attitude that [an appellate court] takes toward a [trial] court decision should depend upon ‘the respective institutional advantages of trial and appellate courts, not upon what standard of review will more likely produce a particular substantive result.’ ” First Options of Chicago, Inc. v. Kaplan, 514 U.S. 938, 948 , 115 S.Ct. 1920 , 131 L.Ed.2d 985 (1995) (quoting Salve Regina College v. Russell, 499 U.S. 225, 233 , 111 S.Ct. 121

2009In adopting this standard, the majority not only has gone beyond what is warranted by the statute but also has departed from the sound principle that “the reviewing attitude that [an appellate court] takes toward a [trial] court decision should depend upon ‘the respective institutional advantages of trial and appellate courts, not upon what standard of review will more likely produce a particular substantive result.’ ” First Options of Chicago, Inc. v. Kaplan, 514 U.S. 938, 948 , 115 S.Ct. 1920 , 131 L.Ed.2d 985 (1995) (quoting Salve Regina College v. Russell, 499 U.S. 225, 233 , 111 S.Ct. 121

22009–2009
First Options of Chicago, Inc. v. Kaplan green
scotus · 1995
2 sentences

2009In adopting this standard, the majority not only has gone beyond what is warranted by the statute but also has departed from the sound principle that “the reviewing attitude that [an appellate court] takes toward a [trial] court decision should depend upon ‘the respective institutional advantages of trial and appellate courts, not upon what standard of review will more likely produce a particular substantive result.’ ” First Options of Chicago, Inc. v. Kaplan, 514 U.S. 938, 948 , 115 S.Ct. 1920 , 131 L.Ed.2d 985 (1995) (quoting Salve Regina College v. Russell, 499 U.S. 225, 233 , 111 S.Ct. 121

2009In adopting this standard, the majority not only has gone beyond what is warranted by the statute but also has departed from the sound principle that “the reviewing attitude that [an appellate court] takes toward a [trial] court decision should depend upon ‘the respective institutional advantages of trial and appellate courts, not upon what standard of review will more likely produce a particular substantive result.’ ” First Options of Chicago, Inc. v. Kaplan, 514 U.S. 938, 948 , 115 S.Ct. 1920 , 131 L.Ed.2d 985 (1995) (quoting Salve Regina College v. Russell, 499 U.S. 225, 233 , 111 S.Ct. 121

22009–2009
Atlantic Greyhound Lines v. Lovett green
fla · 1938
2 sentences

1945See International Lubricant Corp. v. Grant, 128 Fla. 670 , 175 So. 727 ; Atlantic Greyhound Lines v. Lovett, 134 Fla. 505 , 184 So. 133 .

1945See International Lubricant Corp. v. Grant, 128 Fla. 670 , 175 So. 727 ; Atlantic Greyhound Lines v. Lovett, 134 Fla. 505 , 184 So. 133 .

21942–1945
Merchants' National Bank v. Grunthal green
fla · 1897
2 sentences

1926In the case of Merchants’ National Bank v. Grunthal, 39 Fla. 388 , 22 So. 685 , an effort was made at a subsequent term, on a second application for rehearing, to have this court grant a rehearing and in connection therewith issue a certiorari to the lower court to send up the record of certain papers which had not been properly exhibited by the transcript upon which the original action of the court had been taken.

1926In the case of Merchants' National Bank v. Grunthal, 39 Fla. 388 , 22 So. 685 , an effort was made at a subsequent term, on a second application for rehearing, to have this court grant a rehearing and in connection therewith issue a certiorari to the lower court to send up the record of certain papers which had not been properly exhibited by the *Page 746 transcript upon which the original action of the court had been taken.

21926–1926
State v. Anaya green
nh · 1991
2 sentences

2000See Francis v. Spraggins, 720 F.2d 1190 (11th Cir.1983); Wiley v. Sowders, 647 F.2d 642 (6th Cir.1981); Jones v. State, 110 Nev. 730 , 877 P.2d 1052 (1994); State v. Anaya, 134 N.H. 346 , 592 A.2d 1142 (1991); State v. Harbison, 315 N.C. 175 , 337 S.E.2d 504 (1995).

2000See Francis v. Spraggins, 720 F.2d 1190 (11th Cir.1983); Wiley v. Sowders, 647 F.2d 642 (6th Cir.1981); Jones v. State, 110 Nev. 730 , 877 P.2d 1052 (1994); State v. Anaya, 134 N.H. 346 , 592 A.2d 1142 (1991); State v. Harbison, 315 N.C. 175 , 337 S.E.2d 504 (1995).

12000–2000
Earl Wayne Wiley v. Dewey Sowders, Superintendent, Kentucky State Reformatory green
ca6 · 1981
1 sentence

2000See Francis v. Spraggins, 720 F.2d 1190 (11th Cir.1983); Wiley v. Sowders, 647 F.2d 642 (6th Cir.1981); Jones v. State, 110 Nev. 730 , 877 P.2d 1052 (1994); State v. Anaya, 134 N.H. 346 , 592 A.2d 1142 (1991); State v. Harbison, 315 N.C. 175 , 337 S.E.2d 504 (1995).

12000–2000
State v. Harbison green
nc · 1985
2 sentences

2000See Francis v. Spraggins, 720 F.2d 1190 (11th Cir.1983); Wiley v. Sowders, 647 F.2d 642 (6th Cir.1981); Jones v. State, 110 Nev. 730 , 877 P.2d 1052 (1994); State v. Anaya, 134 N.H. 346 , 592 A.2d 1142 (1991); State v. Harbison, 315 N.C. 175 , 337 S.E.2d 504 (1995).

2000See Francis v. Spraggins, 720 F.2d 1190 (11th Cir.1983); Wiley v. Sowders, 647 F.2d 642 (6th Cir.1981); Jones v. State, 110 Nev. 730 , 877 P.2d 1052 (1994); State v. Anaya, 134 N.H. 346 , 592 A.2d 1142 (1991); State v. Harbison, 315 N.C. 175 , 337 S.E.2d 504 (1995).

12000–2000
Jones v. State green
nev · 1994
2 sentences

2000See Francis v. Spraggins, 720 F.2d 1190 (11th Cir.1983); Wiley v. Sowders, 647 F.2d 642 (6th Cir.1981); Jones v. State, 110 Nev. 730 , 877 P.2d 1052 (1994); State v. Anaya, 134 N.H. 346 , 592 A.2d 1142 (1991); State v. Harbison, 315 N.C. 175 , 337 S.E.2d 504 (1995).

2000See Francis v. Spraggins, 720 F.2d 1190 (11th Cir.1983); Wiley v. Sowders, 647 F.2d 642 (6th Cir.1981); Jones v. State, 110 Nev. 730 , 877 P.2d 1052 (1994); State v. Anaya, 134 N.H. 346 , 592 A.2d 1142 (1991); State v. Harbison, 315 N.C. 175 , 337 S.E.2d 504 (1995).

12000–2000
Preston v. State green
fla · 1988
1 sentence

1991In Preston v. State, 531 So.2d 154 (Fla. 1988), we explained that under the Hallman standard, if the sole prosecution witness recanted his testimony, a petition for coram nobis could be granted.

11991–1991
Jenkins v. United States green
scotus · 1965
1 sentence

1991Id.

11991–1991
United States v. Glenn Dale Seawell green
ca9 · 1977
1 sentence

1991The Court elected, on the basis of their supervisory powers, to adopt a per se rule, `conclud[ing] that as a sound rule of practice it is reversible error to repeat an Allen charge in a federal prosecution in [the Ninth] circuit after a jury has reported itself deadlocked and has not itself requested a repetition of the instruction.' 550 F.2d at 1163 .

11991–1991
Martin v. Mott green
· 1827
2 sentences

1987It is no answer that such a power may be abused, for there is no power which is not susceptible of abuse." Martin v. Mott, 25 U.S. (12 Wheat.) 19, 31 , 6 L.Ed. 537 (1827) (e.s.).

1987It is no answer that such a power may be abused, for there is no power which is not susceptible of abuse." Martin v. Mott, 25 U.S. (12 Wheat.) 19, 31 , 6 L.Ed. 537 (1827) (e.s.).

11987–1987
Pennsylvania Railroad Company v. Clarence A. McKinley green
ca6 · 1961
1 sentence

1983Co. v. McKinley, 288 F.2d 262 (6th Cir.1961); Andrews v. Gulfstream Ventures, Inc., 411 So.2d 1336 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982), rev. denied, 419 So.2d 1195 (Fla. 1982); cf. Haddigan v. Harkins, 441 F.2d 844 (3d Cir.1970) (failure of plaintiff to introduce such evidence results in reversal on defendant's appeal). [3] Not only is there apparently no reported decision to the contrary of this proposition, we are convinced, viewing the matter independently, that it represents a sound rule.

11983–1983
Haddigan v. Harkins green
ca3 · 1971
1 sentence

1983Co. v. McKinley, 288 F.2d 262 (6th Cir.1961); Andrews v. Gulfstream Ventures, Inc., 411 So.2d 1336 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982), rev. denied, 419 So.2d 1195 (Fla. 1982); cf. Haddigan v. Harkins, 441 F.2d 844 (3d Cir.1970) (failure of plaintiff to introduce such evidence results in reversal on defendant's appeal). [3] Not only is there apparently no reported decision to the contrary of this proposition, we are convinced, viewing the matter independently, that it represents a sound rule.

11983–1983
Andrews v. Gulfstream Ventures, Inc. neutral
fladistctapp · 1982
1 sentence

1983Co. v. McKinley, 288 F.2d 262 (6th Cir.1961); Andrews v. Gulfstream Ventures, Inc., 411 So.2d 1336 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982), rev. denied, 419 So.2d 1195 (Fla. 1982); cf. Haddigan v. Harkins, 441 F.2d 844 (3d Cir.1970) (failure of plaintiff to introduce such evidence results in reversal on defendant's appeal). [3] Not only is there apparently no reported decision to the contrary of this proposition, we are convinced, viewing the matter independently, that it represents a sound rule.

11983–1983
Brewer v. State green
fladistctapp · 1982
1 sentence

1982Brewer v. State, 413 So.2d 1217 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982) [1982 FLW 820], upheld an information that incompletely alleged the essential element of mental intent in a theft case where the allegation was "within intent to deprive" rather than the correct "with intent to permanently deprive." In Green v. State, 414 So.2d 1171 , No. 81-1013 (Fla. 5th DCA June 9, 1982) [1982 FLW 1241], a robbery case, the information alleged that Green did rob and steal by force and it was held that the word "steal" was an incomplete allegation of all of the elements of larceny and included the mental intent to permanent

11982–1982
Green v. State green
fladistctapp · 1982
1 sentence

1982Brewer v. State, 413 So.2d 1217 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982) [1982 FLW 820], upheld an information that incompletely alleged the essential element of mental intent in a theft case where the allegation was "within intent to deprive" rather than the correct "with intent to permanently deprive." In Green v. State, 414 So.2d 1171 , No. 81-1013 (Fla. 5th DCA June 9, 1982) [1982 FLW 1241], a robbery case, the information alleged that Green did rob and steal by force and it was held that the word "steal" was an incomplete allegation of all of the elements of larceny and included the mental intent to permanent

11982–1982
Russ v. State green
fla · 1957
1 sentence

1980This is a sound principle, for litigants and courts alike must be able to determine with certainty a time when a dispute has come to an end.” Id., 371 So.2d at 484-485 .

11980–1980
Lash v. Lash green
fladistctapp · 1975
11978–1978
State, Ex Rel. Landis v. Town of Boca Raton neutral
fla · 1937
11975–1975
Grant v. State green
fla · 1965
11974–1974
Bristol Myers Company v. District Court green
colo · 1967
11973–1973
World Insurance Company v. Kincaid green
fladistctapp · 1962
11967–1967
Jacksonville Express. Auth. v. Henry G. Du Pree Co. green
fla · 1959
11964–1964
Pyms v. Meranda green
fla · 1957
11963–1963
Poindexter v. Seaboard Air Line R. Co. neutral
fla · 1951
11963–1963
Mead v. Bentley neutral
fla · 1952
11963–1963
People v. Boss green
cal · 1930
11955–1955
Carnley v. State neutral
fla · 1940
11945–1945
Tampa Shipbuilding & Engineering Corp. v. Adams green
fla · 1938
11945–1945
Turner v. Modern Beauty Supply Co., Inc. green
fla · 1942
11945–1945
Webb Fur. Co. Inc. v. Everett green
fla · 1932
11940–1940
Goetz v. Smith green
tenn · 1925
11936–1936
In re Crow green
wis · 1884
11925–1925
Turgeon v. Bean neutral
me · 1912
11925–1925
Royce v. Guggenheim green
mass · 1870
11911–1911
Crawford v. Feder neutral
fla · 1894
11901–1901
Lawrence v. Barker neutral
nysupct · 1830
11881–1881
Jackson ex dem. Van Slyck v. Son neutral
nysupct · 1804
11881–1881

Statutes the citing opinions construe

FL § 810.02 (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

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