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apportionment requirement in Florida

33 Florida opinions name it 4 courts 1940–2026 2 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 (17)

CaseFollowedCited
Ancel Pratt, Jr. v. Michael C. Weiss, D.O.green
fla · 2015 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2024
2 sentences

2024“The purpose of the apportionment requirement in the rule is to allow each offeree to evaluate the terms and the amount of the offer as it pertains to him or her.” Id. at 1272 .

2018In Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc. v. Gorka, 36 So. 3d 646 (Fla. 2010), the Florida Supreme Court’s strict application of the apportionment requirement of rule 1.442(c)(3)4 resulted in the invalidation of a joint proposal for settlement “where one defendant presented an offer to two plaintiffs that was conditioned upon the acceptance of both plaintiffs.” Pratt, 161 So. 3d at 1272 (stating that “[s]trict application” of the apportionment requirement of rule 1.442 resulted in invalidation of proposal for settlement in Gorka).

23
Valerie Audiffred v. Thomas B. Arnoldgreen
fla · 2015 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2019“The supreme court has recently held that ‘when a single offeror submits a settlement proposal to a single offeree . . . and the offer resolves pending claims by or against additional parties who are neither offerors nor offerees, it constitutes a joint proposal that is subject to the apportionment requirement . . . .” Miley v. Nash, 171 So. 3d 145, 149 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015) (emphasis added) (quoting Audiffred v. Arnold, 161 So. 3d 1274, 1280 (Fla. 2015)).

2015The supreme court has recently held that “when a single offeror submits a settlement proposal to a single offeree ... and the offer resolves pending claims by or against additional parties who are neither offerors nor offerees, it constitutes a joint proposal that is subject to the apportionment requirement....” Audiffred v. Arnold, 161 So.3d 1274, 1280 (Fla.2015).

22
Willis Shaw Express, Inc. v. Hilyer Sod, Inc.green
fla · 2003 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015See id. at 278 (quoting Allstate Ins.

2015See id. at 278 (quoting Allstate Ins.

22
Twiddy v. Guttenplangreen
fladistctapp · 1996 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Co. v. Hingson, 808 So.2d 197, 199 (Fla.2002); see also Twiddy v. Guttenplan, 678 So.2d 488, 489 (Fla. 2d DCA 1996) (“[W]e are required to reverse because the joint offer of judgment was not specific enough to enable the trial judge to determine that the ... verdict against [one offeror] was at least twenty-five percent less than the offer made on her behalf.”).

2014Co. v. Hingson, 808 So. 2d 197, 199 (Fla. 2002); see also Twiddy v. Guttenplan, 678 So. 2d 488, 489 (Fla. 2d DCA 1996) (“[W]e are required to reverse because the joint offer of judgment was not specific enough to enable the trial judge to determine that the . . . verdict against [one offeror] was at least twenty-five percent less than the offer made on her behalf.”).

22
Allstate Indem. Co. v. Hingsongreen
fla · 2002 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Co. v. Hingson, 808 So.2d 197, 199 (Fla.2002); see also Twiddy v. Guttenplan, 678 So.2d 488, 489 (Fla. 2d DCA 1996) (“[W]e are required to reverse because the joint offer of judgment was not specific enough to enable the trial judge to determine that the ... verdict against [one offeror] was at least twenty-five percent less than the offer made on her behalf.”).

2014Co. v. Hingson, 808 So. 2d 197, 199 (Fla. 2002); see also Twiddy v. Guttenplan, 678 So. 2d 488, 489 (Fla. 2d DCA 1996) (“[W]e are required to reverse because the joint offer of judgment was not specific enough to enable the trial judge to determine that the . . . verdict against [one offeror] was at least twenty-five percent less than the offer made on her behalf.”).

22
Kidron, Inc. v. Carmonagreen
fladistctapp · 1995 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–2001
2 sentences

2001When Ford appealed, the Second District Court of Appeal reversed, holding that "[o]n the facts in this crash-worthiness case, the appellant [Ford] properly raised an apportionment defense." D'Amario, 732 So.2d at 1145 (citing Kidron, Inc. v. Carmona, 665 So.2d 289 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995)).

1999See Kidron, Inc. v. Carmona, 665 So.2d 289 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995).

12
Dama v. Record Bar, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 1987 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1992–1996
2 sentences

1996Dama v. *170 Record Bar Inc., 512 So.2d 206 (Fla. 1st DCA 1987).

1992Dama v. Record Bar, Inc., 512 So.2d 206, 208 (Fla. 1st DCA 1987).

12
Florida Medical Ass'n v. Spiresgreen
fladistctapp · 1963 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2026–2026
1 sentence

2026Ass'n, v. Spires, 153 So. 2d 756, 757 (Fla. 1st DCA 1963) (holding that the corporate board of a corporation was not itself an entity subject to suit). 1 Rule 1.442 contains one exception to the apportionment requirement that is inapplicable here.

11
Miley v. Nashgreen
fladistctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019“The supreme court has recently held that ‘when a single offeror submits a settlement proposal to a single offeree . . . and the offer resolves pending claims by or against additional parties who are neither offerors nor offerees, it constitutes a joint proposal that is subject to the apportionment requirement . . . .” Miley v. Nash, 171 So. 3d 145, 149 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015) (emphasis added) (quoting Audiffred v. Arnold, 161 So. 3d 1274, 1280 (Fla. 2015)).

11
Coho Resources, Inc. v. McCarthygreen
miss · 2002 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Young v. Guild, 3 7 So. 3d 251 , 261–62 (Miss. 2009) ("Young's denial in her discovery response was binding on her; she waived her right to an apportionment instruction."); Coho Res., Inc. v. McCarthy, 829 So. 2d 1, 24 (Miss. 2002) (holding that failure to identify other tortfeasors in response to interrogatory requesting identity of any parties defendant believed caused the accident waived right to apportion fault to another tortfeasor); Allstate Indem.

2018Co. v. Camillo, 80 So. 3d 394, 402 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) ("Proof of mailing of 4 7 So. 3d 251 , 261–62 (Miss. 2009) ("Young's denial in her discovery response was binding on her; she waived her right to an apportionment instruction."); Coho Res., Inc. v. McCarthy, 829 So. 2d 1, 24 (Miss. 2002) (holding that failure to identify other tortfeasors in response to interrogatory requesting identity of any parties defendant believed caused the accident waived right to apportion fault to another tortfeasor); Allstate Indem.

11
Young v. Guildgreen
miss · 2009 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See Young v. Guild, 3 7 So. 3d 251 , 261–62 (Miss. 2009) ("Young's denial in her discovery response was binding on her; she waived her right to an apportionment instruction."); Coho Res., Inc. v. McCarthy, 829 So. 2d 1, 24 (Miss. 2002) (holding that failure to identify other tortfeasors in response to interrogatory requesting identity of any parties defendant believed caused the accident waived right to apportion fault to another tortfeasor); Allstate Indem.

2018Co. v. Camillo, 80 So. 3d 394, 402 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) ("Proof of mailing of 4 7 So. 3d 251 , 261–62 (Miss. 2009) ("Young's denial in her discovery response was binding on her; she waived her right to an apportionment instruction."); Coho Res., Inc. v. McCarthy, 829 So. 2d 1, 24 (Miss. 2002) (holding that failure to identify other tortfeasors in response to interrogatory requesting identity of any parties defendant believed caused the accident waived right to apportion fault to another tortfeasor); Allstate Indem.

11
Allstate Indemnity Co. v. Browngreen
indctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Co. v. Brown, 696 N.E.2d 92, 97 (Ind. Ct. App. 1998) (finding waiver of issue on "consent to sue" clause in insurance contract because insurer's "complaints and its responses to interrogatories gave [plaintiff] no reason to believe that he had failed to comply with the policy terms" (citing Indiana Ins.

2018Co. v. Brown, 696 N.E.2d 92, 97 (Ind. Ct. App. 1998) (finding waiver of issue on "consent to sue" clause in insurance contract because insurer's "complaints and its responses to interrogatories gave [plaintiff] no reason to believe that he had failed to comply with the policy terms" (citing Indiana Ins.

11
Progressive Express Insurance v. Camillogreen
fladistctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Co. v. Camillo, 80 So. 3d 394, 402 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012) ("Proof of mailing of 4 7 So. 3d 251 , 261–62 (Miss. 2009) ("Young's denial in her discovery response was binding on her; she waived her right to an apportionment instruction."); Coho Res., Inc. v. McCarthy, 829 So. 2d 1, 24 (Miss. 2002) (holding that failure to identify other tortfeasors in response to interrogatory requesting identity of any parties defendant believed caused the accident waived right to apportion fault to another tortfeasor); Allstate Indem.

11
Campbell v. Goldmangreen
fla · 2007 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See id. at 278 (quoting Allstate Ins.

2015See id. at 278 (quoting Allstate Ins.

11
Lamb v. Matetzschkgreen
fla · 2005 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2009–2009
1 sentence

2009See Lamb v. Matetzschk, 906 So.2d 1037 (Fla.2005).

11
Trump Enterprises, Inc. v. Publix Supermarkets, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See also, Trump Enterprises, Inc. v. Publix Supermarkets, Inc., 682 So.2d 168 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996) (eminent domain or condemnation proceeding where property is encumbered by leasehold requires determination of value of fee interest and the value of the leasehold interest; thereafter parties proceed to an apportionment hearing where court determines their respective rights in the amount awarded). 10 See, Making Ends Meet, Inc. v. Cusick, 1998 WL 551974 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998) (tenant not entitled to apportionment of condemnation proceeds where lease contained condemnation clause expressly providing t

11
National Advertising Co. v. STATE, DOTgreen
fladistctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1994–1994
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (21)

CaseCitedYears
Goldberg v. Sweet green
scotus · 1989
2 sentences

2000“In analyzing these contentions, we are mindful that the central purpose behind the apportionment requirement is to ensure that each State taxes only its fair share of an interstate transaction.” Goldberg v. Sweet, 488 U.S. 252, 260-61 , 109 S.Ct. 582 , 102 L.Ed.2d 607 (1989).

2000“In analyzing these contentions, we are mindful that the central purpose behind the apportionment requirement is to ensure that each State taxes only its fair share of an interstate transaction.” Goldberg v. Sweet, 488 U.S. 252, 260-61 , 109 S.Ct. 582 , 102 L.Ed.2d 607 (1989).

21991–2000
Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc. v. Gorka green
fla · 2010
2 sentences

2018In Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund, Inc. v. Gorka, 36 So. 3d 646 (Fla. 2010), the Florida Supreme Court’s strict application of the apportionment requirement of rule 1.442(c)(3)4 resulted in the invalidation of a joint proposal for settlement “where one defendant presented an offer to two plaintiffs that was conditioned upon the acceptance of both plaintiffs.” Pratt, 161 So. 3d at 1272 (stating that “[s]trict application” of the apportionment requirement of rule 1.442 resulted in invalidation of proposal for settlement in Gorka).

2018In Gorka, the issue before the Court was “whether a joint offer of settlement or judgment that is conditioned on the mutual acceptance of all of the joint offerees is valid and enforceable.” 36 So. 3d at 649 .

12018–2018
Reynolds v. Sims green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

2012We evaluate this federal principle in conjunction with the newly enacted state constitutional requirement set forth in article III, section 21(b), requiring districts to be “as nearly equal in population as is practicable.” As interpreted by the United States Supreme Court, the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment mandates that “state legislatures be apportioned in such a way that each person’s vote carries the same weight — that is, each legislator represents the same number of voters.” In re Apportionment Law-1992, 597 So.2d at 278 (citing Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. 533 , 84 S

2012We evaluate this federal principle in conjunction with the newly enacted state constitutional requirement set forth in article III, section 21(b), requiring districts to be “as nearly equal in population as is practicable.” As interpreted by the United States Supreme Court, the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment mandates that “state legislatures be apportioned in such a way that each person’s vote carries the same weight — that is, each legislator represents the same number of voters.” In re Apportionment Law-1992, 597 So.2d at 278 (citing Reynolds v. Sims, 377 U.S. 533 , 84 S

12012–2012
Staffmark v. Merrell green
fladistctapp · 2010
2 sentences

2012In apportioning the benefits, the JCC cited to our opinion in Staffmark v. Merrell, 43 So.3d 792 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010), and concluded that the E/C was entitled to avail itself of the apportionment defense provided for in section 440.15(5)(b) because, although Claimant’s prior injuries occurred in an occupational setting, they were never claimed or treated as compen-sable injuries under the workers’ compensation system.

2012In apportioning the benefits, the JCC cited to our opinion in Staffmark v. Merrell, 43 So.3d 792 (Fla. 1st DCA 2010), and concluded that the E/C was entitled to avail itself of the apportionment defense provided for in section 440.15(5)(b) because, although Claimant's prior injuries occurred in an occupational setting, they were never claimed or treated as compensable injuries under the workers' compensation system.

12012–2012
Grobman v. Posey green
fladistctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2008In Grobman v. Posey, 863 So.2d 1230 (Fla. 4th DCA 2003), which also involved a settlement with an HMO in a medical malpractice action, we held that: “setoff turns on whether [the HMO] was a party defendant to which the apportionment requirement of section 768.81(3) applied.

2008If section 768.81(3) did not apply, then ... the failure to include it on the verdict form had no legal effect.” 863 So.2d at 1233 .

12008–2008
Ford Motor Co. v. D'AMARIO green
fladistctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2001When Ford appealed, the Second District Court of Appeal reversed, holding that "[o]n the facts in this crash-worthiness case, the appellant [Ford] properly raised an apportionment defense." D'Amario, 732 So.2d at 1145 (citing Kidron, Inc. v. Carmona, 665 So.2d 289 (Fla. 3d DCA 1995)).

12001–2001
Making Ends Meet, Inc. v. Cusick green
fladistctapp · 1998
1 sentence

1999See also, Trump Enterprises, Inc. v. Publix Supermarkets, Inc., 682 So.2d 168 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996) (eminent domain or condemnation proceeding where property is encumbered by leasehold requires determination of value of fee interest and the value of the leasehold interest; thereafter parties proceed to an apportionment hearing where court determines their respective rights in the amount awarded). 10 See, Making Ends Meet, Inc. v. Cusick, 1998 WL 551974 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998) (tenant not entitled to apportionment of condemnation proceeds where lease contained condemnation clause expressly providing t

11999–1999
Angrand v. Key green
fla · 1995
1 sentence

1996Finally, we note that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in admitting a doctor's testimony on the issue of grief and bereavement in light of the supreme court's recent pronouncement in Angrand v. Key, 657 So.2d 1146 (Fla.1995).

11996–1996
Lee County v. Sager green
fladistctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1996Bolduc ; State Road Dept. v. Thibaut, 190 So.2d 53 (Fla. 4th DCA 1966), cert. denied, 196 So.2d 922 (1967); Lee County v. Sager, 595 So.2d 177 (Fla. 2d DCA), rev. denied, 606 So.2d 1165 (Fla.1992); Division of Admin., State of Fla. v. Allen, 447 So.2d 1383 (Fla. 5th DCA 1984).

11996–1996
DIV. OF ADMIN., STATE, DEPT OF TRANSP. v. Allen green
fladistctapp · 1984
1 sentence

1996Bolduc ; State Road Dept. v. Thibaut, 190 So.2d 53 (Fla. 4th DCA 1966), cert. denied, 196 So.2d 922 (1967); Lee County v. Sager, 595 So.2d 177 (Fla. 2d DCA), rev. denied, 606 So.2d 1165 (Fla.1992); Division of Admin., State of Fla. v. Allen, 447 So.2d 1383 (Fla. 5th DCA 1984).

11996–1996
State Road Department v. Thibaut green
fladistctapp · 1966
1 sentence

1996Bolduc ; State Road Dept. v. Thibaut, 190 So.2d 53 (Fla. 4th DCA 1966), cert. denied, 196 So.2d 922 (1967); Lee County v. Sager, 595 So.2d 177 (Fla. 2d DCA), rev. denied, 606 So.2d 1165 (Fla.1992); Division of Admin., State of Fla. v. Allen, 447 So.2d 1383 (Fla. 5th DCA 1984).

11996–1996
State v. Stanley green
fla · 1967
1 sentence

1996Bolduc ; State Road Dept. v. Thibaut, 190 So.2d 53 (Fla. 4th DCA 1966), cert. denied, 196 So.2d 922 (1967); Lee County v. Sager, 595 So.2d 177 (Fla. 2d DCA), rev. denied, 606 So.2d 1165 (Fla.1992); Division of Admin., State of Fla. v. Allen, 447 So.2d 1383 (Fla. 5th DCA 1984).

11996–1996
FLAGSHIP NAT. BK. OF BROWARD v. Hinkle green
fladistctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1994Thus, whenever it can be finally determined that one or the other of the carriers is responsible for all or any severable parts of the obligations and duties owed the claimant under the statute, the judge may resolve the controversy and order reimbursement or divide liability "upon appropriate findings of fact." Flagship National Bank of Broward County v. Hinkle, 479 So.2d at 831 . 8 Apportionment of permanent benefits is of course premature until MMI from the subsequent injury... . 564 So.2d at 1198 .

11994–1994
Cruise Quality Painting v. Paige green
fladistctapp · 1990
1 sentence

1994Thus, whenever it can be finally determined that one or the other of the carriers is responsible for all or any severable parts of the obligations and duties owed the claimant under the statute, the judge may resolve the controversy and order reimbursement or divide liability "upon appropriate findings of fact." Flagship National Bank of Broward County v. Hinkle, 479 So.2d at 831 . 8 Apportionment of permanent benefits is of course premature until MMI from the subsequent injury... . 564 So.2d at 1198 .

11994–1994
Dionese v. City of West Palm Beach green
fla · 1987
11993–1993
City of Pompano Beach v. Beatty green
fladistctapp · 1965
11990–1990
ESCAMBIA CTY. COUNCIL v. Goldsmith green
fladistctapp · 1986
11990–1990
Escambia County Council v. Goldsmith neutral
fladistctapp · 1985
11986–1986
Evans v. Florida Industrial Commission green
fla · 1967
11986–1986
Lemus v. Industrial Sites Services green
fladistctapp · 1986
11986–1986
Pereles v. Magoon neutral
wis · 1890
11940–1940

Statutes the citing opinions construe

FL § 768.79 (12) FL § 440.15 (5) FL § 440.02 (3) FL § 440.42 (3) FL § 440.49 (3) FL § 768.81 (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

FL 33 (1940–2026) NY 28 (1916–2017) CA 26 (1951–2024) CT 23 (1985–2011) KY 23 (1988–2026) PA 21 (1844–2017) IL 16 (1967–2013) AZ 11 (1969–2025) TX 11 (1941–2022) MI 11 (1929–2018) SC 11 (1941–2022) WA 10 (1999–2021) IA 9 (1991–2023) NJ 9 (1964–2018) NE 9 (1981–2026) ME 8 (1978–2016) MS 8 (1992–2020) MD 7 (1914–2013) UT 7 (2004–2025) GA 7 (1988–2020) MN 7 (1933–2018) AL 6 (1938–2010) IN 5 (1932–2009) OR 5 (1963–2017) MT 4 (1920–2003) MO 4 (1986–2005) WV 4 (1981–2024) KS 4 (1991–2010) OK 3 (1962–2021) SD 3 (1996–2010) MA 3 (1997–2013) OH 3 (2014–2019) AR 3 (1980–2021) AK 3 (1998–2022) DE 3 (1953–2018) WI 3 (1960–1970) CO 3 (1959–2025) LA 2 (1987–2004) WY 2 (1989–2001) VA 2 (1995–2019) DC 2 (1994–1998) NC 2 (1969–2006) NV 2 (1985–1985) NH 2 (1986–1999)

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