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power inquiry in Florida

35 Florida opinions name it 5 courts 1918–2026 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Balesgreen
fla · 1977 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1982–2014
2 sentences

2014“If any state of facts, known or to be assumed, justify the law, the court’s power of inquiry ends.” State v. Bales, 343 So.2d 9, 11 (Fla.1977) (citing United States v. Carolene Prods.

2010“If any state of facts, known or to be assumed, justify the law, the court’s power of inquiry ends.” State v. Bales, 343 So.2d 9, 11 (Fla.1977).

23
Cashatt v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2004 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2026
2 sentences

2026See Cashatt v. State, 873 So. 2d 430, 434 (Fla. 1st DCCA 2004) (explaining that a facial constitutional challenge “must fail unless no set of circumstances exists in which the statute can be constitutionally applied”); see also Crist v. Ervin, 56 So. 3d 745, 747 (Fla. 2010) (“If any state of facts, known or to be assumed, justify the law, the court’s power of inquiry ends.” (citation omitted)); Smalley v. Duke Energy Fla., Inc., 154 So. 3d 439, 441 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014) (“A facial challenge fails when a statute has a ‘plainly legitimate sweep.’” (quoting Wash. State Grange, 552 U.S. at 449 )).

2005If any state of facts, known or to be assumed, justify the law, the court's power of inquiry ends.") (citation omitted); Cashatt, 873 So.2d at 434 ("A facial challenge to a statute is more difficult than an `as applied' challenge, because the challenger must establish that no set of circumstances exists under which the statute would be valid.") We conclude that in a situation in which municipal telecommunications services do not promote any of the goals set forth above from section 364.01, Florida Statutes, for the benefit of the municipal population, property used to provide those services do

22
Fulford v. Grahamgreen
fladistctapp · 1982 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1991–2005
2 sentences

2005For, “if any state of fact, known or to be assumed, justifies the law, the court’s power of inquiry ends; questions as to the wisdom, need or appropriateness are for the legislature.” Fulford v. Graham, 418 So.2d 1204, 1205 (Fla. 1st DCA 1982).

1991Fulford v. Graham, 418 So.2d 1204, 05 [1205] (Fla. 1st DCA 1982).

22
POINT E. MAN. CORP. v. Point E. One Condominium Corp.green
fladistctapp · 1972 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1978–1978
2 sentences

1978See Point East Management Corporation v. Point East One Condominium Corporation, Inc., 258 So.2d 322, 325 (Fla. 3d DCA 1972).

1978See Point East Management Corporation v. Point East One Condominium Corporation, Inc., 258 So.2d 322, 325 (Fla. 3d DCA 1972).

22
Turner v. HILLSBOROUGH AVIATION AUTH.green
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2002–2008
2 sentences

2008The Court expressly adopted the Second District's reasoning that "[t]his statutory prohibition of constitutional challenges by property appraisers is in accord with the general common law principle denying ministerial officers the power to challenge the constitutionality of statutes." Fuchs, 818 So.2d at 464 (quoting Turner v. Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, 739 So.2d 175, 179-80 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999) (citing Atlantic Coast Line; Barr )).

2002Indeed, it specifically provides, in pertinent part, that "nothing herein shall authorize the property appraiser to institute any suit to challenge the validity of any portion of the constitution or of any duly enacted legislative act of this state." As aptly observed by the Second District in Turner , "[t]his statutory prohibition of constitutional challenges by property appraisers is in accord with the general common law principle denying ministerial officers the power to challenge the constitutionality of statutes." 739 So.2d at 179 -80 (citing State ex rel.

12
Crist v. Ervingreen
fla · 2010 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Cashatt v. State, 873 So. 2d 430, 434 (Fla. 1st DCCA 2004) (explaining that a facial constitutional challenge “must fail unless no set of circumstances exists in which the statute can be constitutionally applied”); see also Crist v. Ervin, 56 So. 3d 745, 747 (Fla. 2010) (“If any state of facts, known or to be assumed, justify the law, the court’s power of inquiry ends.” (citation omitted)); Smalley v. Duke Energy Fla., Inc., 154 So. 3d 439, 441 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014) (“A facial challenge fails when a statute has a ‘plainly legitimate sweep.’” (quoting Wash. State Grange, 552 U.S. at 449 )).

11
Smalley v. Duke Energy Florida, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026See Cashatt v. State, 873 So. 2d 430, 434 (Fla. 1st DCCA 2004) (explaining that a facial constitutional challenge “must fail unless no set of circumstances exists in which the statute can be constitutionally applied”); see also Crist v. Ervin, 56 So. 3d 745, 747 (Fla. 2010) (“If any state of facts, known or to be assumed, justify the law, the court’s power of inquiry ends.” (citation omitted)); Smalley v. Duke Energy Fla., Inc., 154 So. 3d 439, 441 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014) (“A facial challenge fails when a statute has a ‘plainly legitimate sweep.’” (quoting Wash. State Grange, 552 U.S. at 449 )).

11
Andrew Richard Allred v. State of Floridagreen
fla · 2016 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See, e.g., Allred v. State, 186 So. 3d 530, 542-43 (Fla. 2016) (rejecting defendant’s claim that he was constitutionally entitled to know the identity of his execution team and explaining that identity of executioners was not ascertainable because Governor had not signed death warrant); Muhammad v. State, 132 So. 3d 176, 205 (Fla. 2013) (explaining that “section 945.10(g), Florida Statutes (2013), makes the identity of the executioner and any persons preparing, dispensing or administering lethal injection confidential”); Power v. State, 886 So. 2d 952, 958 (Fla. 2004) (rejecting Power’s claim

2017See, e.g., Allred v. State, 186 So.3d 530, 542-43 (Fla. 2016) (rejecting defendant’s claim that he was constitutionally entitled to know the identity of his execution team and explaining that identity of executioners was not ascer-tamable because Governor had not signed death warrant); Muhammad v. State, 132 So.3d 176, 205 (Fla. 2013) (explaining that “section 945.10(g), Florida Statutes (2013), makes the identity of the executioner and any persons preparing, dispensing or administer ing lethal injection confidential”); Power v. State, 886 So.2d 952, 958 (Fla. 2004) (rejecting Power’s claim th

11
Power v. Stategreen
fla · 2004 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See, e.g., Allred v. State, 186 So. 3d 530, 542-43 (Fla. 2016) (rejecting defendant’s claim that he was constitutionally entitled to know the identity of his execution team and explaining that identity of executioners was not ascertainable because Governor had not signed death warrant); Muhammad v. State, 132 So. 3d 176, 205 (Fla. 2013) (explaining that “section 945.10(g), Florida Statutes (2013), makes the identity of the executioner and any persons preparing, dispensing or administering lethal injection confidential”); Power v. State, 886 So. 2d 952, 958 (Fla. 2004) (rejecting Power’s claim

2017See, e.g., Allred v. State, 186 So.3d 530, 542-43 (Fla. 2016) (rejecting defendant’s claim that he was constitutionally entitled to know the identity of his execution team and explaining that identity of executioners was not ascer-tamable because Governor had not signed death warrant); Muhammad v. State, 132 So.3d 176, 205 (Fla. 2013) (explaining that “section 945.10(g), Florida Statutes (2013), makes the identity of the executioner and any persons preparing, dispensing or administer ing lethal injection confidential”); Power v. State, 886 So.2d 952, 958 (Fla. 2004) (rejecting Power’s claim th

11
Askari Abdullah Muhammad f/k/a Thomas Knight v. State of Floridagreen
fla · 2014 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017See, e.g., Allred v. State, 186 So. 3d 530, 542-43 (Fla. 2016) (rejecting defendant’s claim that he was constitutionally entitled to know the identity of his execution team and explaining that identity of executioners was not ascertainable because Governor had not signed death warrant); Muhammad v. State, 132 So. 3d 176, 205 (Fla. 2013) (explaining that “section 945.10(g), Florida Statutes (2013), makes the identity of the executioner and any persons preparing, dispensing or administering lethal injection confidential”); Power v. State, 886 So. 2d 952, 958 (Fla. 2004) (rejecting Power’s claim

2017See, e.g., Allred v. State, 186 So.3d 530, 542-43 (Fla. 2016) (rejecting defendant’s claim that he was constitutionally entitled to know the identity of his execution team and explaining that identity of executioners was not ascer-tamable because Governor had not signed death warrant); Muhammad v. State, 132 So.3d 176, 205 (Fla. 2013) (explaining that “section 945.10(g), Florida Statutes (2013), makes the identity of the executioner and any persons preparing, dispensing or administer ing lethal injection confidential”); Power v. State, 886 So.2d 952, 958 (Fla. 2004) (rejecting Power’s claim th

11
Straughn v. Grootemaatgreen
fladistctapp · 1974 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Although we do not reach the merits of the denial of the motion to dismiss, we vacate the order to the extent it denies the motion to dismiss because the motion “should be considered after the change of venue has been accomplished.” Straughn v. Grootemaat, 291 So.2d 669, 669 (Fla. 2d DCA 1974); see also Davis v. Fla. Power Corp., 486 So.2d 34, 35 (Fla. 2d DCA 1986) (“Upon a change of venue the transferor court generally loses the power to rule upon other matters pending in the case.”).

11
Parham v. Pricegreen
fladistctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Although we do not reach the merits of the denial of the motion to dismiss, we vacate the order to the extent it denies the motion to dismiss because the motion “should be considered after the change of venue has been accomplished.” Straughn v. Grootemaat, 291 So.2d 669, 669 (Fla. 2d DCA 1974); see also Davis v. Fla. Power Corp., 486 So.2d 34, 35 (Fla. 2d DCA 1986) (“Upon a change of venue the transferor court generally loses the power to rule upon other matters pending in the case.”).

11
Fitterman v. Fittermangreen
fladistctapp · 1986 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
11
State v. Dixongreen
fla · 1973 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Castor v. Stategreen
fla · 1978 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
11
Mann v. Stategreen
gactapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
11
Kovacs v. Coopergreen
scotus · 1949 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
11
Farragut v. City of Tampagreen
fla · 1945 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1974–1974
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (36)

CaseCitedYears
United States v. Carolene Products Co. green
scotus · 1938
2 sentences

2014Co., 304 U.S. 144 , 154, 58 S.Ct. 778 , 82 L.Ed. 1234 (1938)).

2014Co., 304 U.S. 144 , 154, 58 S.Ct. 778 , 82 L.Ed. 1234 (1938)).

31977–2014
Washington State Grange v. Washington State Republican Party green
scotus · 2008
1 sentence

2026See Cashatt v. State, 873 So. 2d 430, 434 (Fla. 1st DCCA 2004) (explaining that a facial constitutional challenge “must fail unless no set of circumstances exists in which the statute can be constitutionally applied”); see also Crist v. Ervin, 56 So. 3d 745, 747 (Fla. 2010) (“If any state of facts, known or to be assumed, justify the law, the court’s power of inquiry ends.” (citation omitted)); Smalley v. Duke Energy Fla., Inc., 154 So. 3d 439, 441 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014) (“A facial challenge fails when a statute has a ‘plainly legitimate sweep.’” (quoting Wash. State Grange, 552 U.S. at 449 )).

12026–2026
Awuah v. Coverall North America, Inc. green
ca1 · 2009
1 sentence

2022The predecessor AAA Rule stated that “[t]he arbitrator shall have the power to rule on his or her own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence, scope or - 14 - validity of the arbitration agreement.” The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit described this language as “about as ‘clear and unmistakable’ as language can get.” Awuah, 554 F.3d at 11 .

12022–2022
Reunion West Development Partners, LLLP v. Guimaraes green
fladistctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2021In Reunion West Development Partners, LLLP v. Guimaraes, 221 So. 3d 1278 (Fla. 5th DCA 2017), the Fifth District confronted a home purchase agreement with an arbitration provision that provided arbitration would 7 be conducted “in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (‘AAA’),” which the Fifth District noted had a “Jurisdiction” provision authorizing the arbitrator to rule on whether a dispute is within the scope of an arbitration agreement.

12021–2021
Terminix International Co. LP v. Palmer Ranch Ltd. Partnership green
ca11 · 2005
1 sentence

2021The specific reference to “the Commercial Arbitration Rules” was important in Terminix because those rules contained “Rule 8(a),” which provided that “[t]he arbitrator shall have the power to rule on his or her own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence, scope or validity of the arbitration agreement.” Id. (citation omitted).

12021–2021
Barenblatt v. United States green
scotus · 1959
2 sentences

2019In short, "[t]he scope of the power of inquiry ... is as penetrating and far-reaching as the potential power to enact and appropriate under the Constitution." Barenblatt v. United States , 360 U.S. 109 , 111, 79 S.Ct. 1081 , 3 L.Ed.2d 1115 (1959).

2019In short, "[t]he scope of the power of inquiry ... is as penetrating and far-reaching as the potential power to enact and appropriate under the Constitution." Barenblatt v. United States , 360 U.S. 109 , 111, 79 S.Ct. 1081 , 3 L.Ed.2d 1115 (1959).

12019–2019
Strickland v. Washington green
scotus · 1984
1 sentence

2017See, e.g., Allred v. State, 186 So. 3d 530, 542-43 (Fla. 2016) (rejecting defendant’s claim that he was constitutionally entitled to know the identity of his execution team and explaining that identity of executioners was not ascertainable because Governor had not signed death warrant); Muhammad v. State, 132 So. 3d 176, 205 (Fla. 2013) (explaining that “section 945.10(g), Florida Statutes (2013), makes the identity of the executioner and any persons preparing, dispensing or administering lethal injection confidential”); Power v. State, 886 So. 2d 952, 958 (Fla. 2004) (rejecting Power’s claim

12017–2017
Fuchs v. Robbins green
fla · 2002
1 sentence

2008The Court expressly adopted the Second District's reasoning that "[t]his statutory prohibition of constitutional challenges by property appraisers is in accord with the general common law principle denying ministerial officers the power to challenge the constitutionality of statutes." Fuchs, 818 So.2d at 464 (quoting Turner v. Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, 739 So.2d 175, 179-80 (Fla. 2d DCA 1999) (citing Atlantic Coast Line; Barr )).

12008–2008
Power v. State green
fla · 2008
1 sentence

2008Power, 992 So.2d at 222-23 .

12008–2008
Schrader v. Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority green
fla · 2003
1 sentence

2005As the trial court correctly recognized, this case is governed by Schrader v. Florida Keys Aqueduct Auth., 840 So.2d 1050 (Fla.2003).

12005–2005
In Re Miles green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2004We have rejected this claim in Bottoson v. Moore, 833 So.2d 693 (Fla.), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1070 , 123 S.Ct. 662 , 154 L.Ed.2d 564 (2002), and numerous other cases, and likewise, we deny Power's claim.

12004–2004
Hinnant v. Jones green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2004We have rejected this claim in Bottoson v. Moore, 833 So.2d 693 (Fla.), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1070 , 123 S.Ct. 662 , 154 L.Ed.2d 564 (2002), and numerous other cases, and likewise, we deny Power's claim.

12004–2004
Rasten v. Norfolk County, Massachusetts green
scotus · 2002
1 sentence

2004We have rejected this claim in Bottoson v. Moore, 833 So.2d 693 (Fla.), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1070 , 123 S.Ct. 662 , 154 L.Ed.2d 564 (2002), and numerous other cases, and likewise, we deny Power's claim.

12004–2004
Ring v. Arizona green
scotus · 2002
2 sentences

2004Moreover, regarding Power's claim that Florida's capital sentencing scheme violates Ring v. Arizona, 536 U.S. 584 , 122 S.Ct. 2428 , 153 L.Ed.2d 556 (2002), I also would hold, for the reasons stated in my specially concurring opinion in Windom v. State, Nos.

2004Moreover, regarding Power's claim that Florida's capital sentencing scheme violates Ring v. Arizona, 536 U.S. 584 , 122 S.Ct. 2428 , 153 L.Ed.2d 556 (2002), I also would hold, for the reasons stated in my specially concurring opinion in Windom v. State, Nos.

12004–2004
Windom v. State green
fla · 2004
2 sentences

2004SC01-2706 & SC02-2142, 886 So.2d 915 , 2004 WL 1057640 (Fla. May 6, 2004), that Ring does not apply retroactively.

2004SC01-2706 & SC02-2142, 886 So.2d 915 , 2004 WL 1057640 (Fla. May 6, 2004), that Ring does not apply retroactively.

12004–2004
Bottoson v. Moore green
fla · 2002
1 sentence

2004We have rejected this claim in Bottoson v. Moore, 833 So.2d 693 (Fla.), cert. denied, 537 U.S. 1070 , 123 S.Ct. 662 , 154 L.Ed.2d 564 (2002), and numerous other cases, and likewise, we deny Power's claim.

12004–2004
Broadband Eng'g, Inc. v. Quality RF Services, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1984
1 sentence

2000For instance, in Broadband Engineering, Inc. v. Quality RF Services, Inc., 450 So.2d 600 (Fla. 4th DCA 1984), this court wrote The parties to this appeal participated in litigation that produced a three-page, signed document entitled, "Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice." The trial court reviewed the stipulation and then entered an order of dismissal which reflected that the court had reviewed the stipulation together with other documents in the court file and that the action was being "dismissed with prejudice based upon the facts so stipulated to between the parties herein." Shortly the

12000–2000
Skaggs-Albertson's v. ABC Liquors, Inc. green
fla · 1978
11999–1999
Renard v. Dade County green
fla · 1972
11999–1999
City of Miami v. Save Brickell Ave., Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1983
1 sentence

1999The plaintiffs cite Renard v. Dade County, 261 So.2d 832 (Fla.1972); City of Miami v. Save Brickell Ave., Inc., 426 So.2d 1100 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983); and Skaggs-Albertson's v. ABC Liquors, Inc., 363 So.2d 1082 (Fla.1978); in further support of their standing position.

11999–1999
Proffitt v. Florida green
scotus · 1976
11992–1992
Arbuckle v. Scott green
scotus · 1974
11992–1992
Hutchinson v. Warden green
scotus · 1974
11992–1992
Costa v. Costa green
fladistctapp · 1983
11991–1991
Church of Scientology of California, Inc. v. Cazares neutral
fladistctapp · 1981
11986–1986
Ohralik v. Ohio State Bar Assn. green
scotus · 1978
11983–1983
Bates v. State Bar of Arizona green
scotus · 1977
11983–1983
Wood v. Twin Lakes Mobile Homes Village, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1960
11982–1982
McGrain v. Daugherty green
scotus · 1927
11981–1981
Dept. of Environmental Reg. v. Leon County green
fladistctapp · 1977
11977–1977
STATE, DEPT. OF ADMINSTRATION v. Stevens green
fladistctapp · 1977
11977–1977
Wolff v. McDonnell green
scotus · 1974
11976–1976
Fountainview Association, Inc. v. Bell neutral
fladistctapp · 1967
11972–1972
FOUNTAINVIEW ASSOCIATION, INC., 4 v. Bell green
fla · 1968
11972–1972
Riviera Condominium Apartments v. Weinberger green
fladistctapp · 1970
11972–1972
New York & New England Railroad v. Bristol green
· 1894
11918–1918

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