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privilege bar in Florida

30 Florida opinions name it 4 courts 1931–2025 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 (15)

CaseFollowedCited
Schmerber v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1966 · cited in 5 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1970–1987
2 sentences

1987The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling "communications" or "testimony," but that compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of "real or physical evidence" does not violate it. 384 U.S. 757, 763-64 , 86 S.Ct. 1826, 1832 (footnote omitted).

1987The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling "communications" or "testimony," but that compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of "real or physical evidence" does not violate it. 384 U.S. 757, 763-64 , 86 S.Ct. 1826, 1832 (footnote omitted).

15
Gosman v. Luzinskigreen
fladistctapp · 2006 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025See Gosman v. Luzinski, 937 So. 2d 293 , 296 n.1 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006) (“Obviously, if the sole objection to discovery were that degrees to support both its jurisdictional and merits arguments— indubitably fall within the supreme court’s disapprobation— rendering them of no use to salvage Swift’s petition, their arising out of product-liability suits being a distinction without a difference for the purpose of jurisdictional analysis.

11
Nevin v. Palm Beach County School Bd.green
fladistctapp · 2007 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025Bd., 958 So. 2d 1003, 1008 (Fla. 1st DCA 2007) (holding that a privilege claim was not waived, despite the absence of a log, because the party consistently asserted the claim as “to all findings and opinions of an expert retained by counsel in anticipation of litigation and who is not going to testify at trial,” which “clearly [was] a categorical claim of privilege, [] the category referenced [] undeniably protected by work-product immunity” based on “the very nature of the individual who prepared the findings, documents, reports, and 12 opinions”).

11
American Bankers Ins. Co. v. Wheelergreen
fladistctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Co. of Fla. v. Wheeler, 711 So. 2d 1347, 1348 (Fla. 5th DCA 1998) (quashing order “compelling disclosure of the privilege claim file” prior to the determination of coverage); State Farm Fire & Cas.

11
State Farm Fire and Cas. Co. v. Martingreen
fladistctapp · 1996 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Co. v. Martin, 673 So. 2d 518, 519 (Fla. 5th DCA 1996) (granting 5 petition for certiorari and quashing discovery order as “no judicial determination that State Farm ha[d] an obligation to provide coverage” under the terms of the policy had been made).

11
Goodwin v. Stategreen
fla · 1999 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Co. of N. Am. v. Warfel, 82 So. 3d 47, 65 (Fla. 2012) (“Fundamental error is waived where defense counsel requests an erroneous instruction.”); Goodwin v. State, 751 So. 2d 537, 544 (Fla. 1999) (“If the error is ‘invited,’ . . . the appellate court will not consider the error a basis for reversal.” (footnote omitted)).

11
Universal Insurance Co. of North America v. Warfelgreen
fla · 2012 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
1 sentence

2019Co. of N. Am. v. Warfel, 82 So. 3d 47, 65 (Fla. 2012) (“Fundamental error is waived where defense counsel requests an erroneous instruction.”); Goodwin v. State, 751 So. 2d 537, 544 (Fla. 1999) (“If the error is ‘invited,’ . . . the appellate court will not consider the error a basis for reversal.” (footnote omitted)).

11
Lewis v. Lewisgreen
fladistctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018Id. at 385 (citing Levin). 14 fees.” Lewis v. Lewis, 689 So. 2d 1271, 1273 (Fla. 1st DCA 1997).

11
Liberty Mut. Ins. v. Lease America, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 1999 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
2 sentences

2014Co. v. Lease Am., Inc., 735 So. 2d 560, 562 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999) (“[W]e do not countenance dilatory tactics in belatedly asserting a privilege claim.”).

2014Co. v. Lease Am., Inc., 735 So.2d 560, 562 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999) (“[W]e do not countenance dilatory tactics in belatedly asserting a privilege claim.”).

11
United States v. Philip Morris Incgreen
cadc · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See also United States v. Philip Morris, Inc., 347 F.3d 951 , 954 (D.C.Cir.2003); In the matter of the Complaint of Yugo Marine, Inc., 1997 WL 610878 (E.D.La.

11
Spevack v. Kleingreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511 , 87 S.Ct. 625 , 17 L.Ed.2d 574 (1967). [4] As noted by the trial judge in his suppression order, an attorney has "a right to take refuge under the Fifth Amendment if his answer would tend to incriminate him." Sheiner v. State, 82 So.2d 657, 661 (Fla.1955).

1998See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511 , 87 S.Ct. 625 , 17 L.Ed.2d 574 (1967). [4] As noted by the trial judge in his suppression order, an attorney has "a right to take refuge under the Fifth Amendment if his answer would tend to incriminate him." Sheiner v. State, 82 So.2d 657, 661 (Fla.1955).

11
Sheiner v. Stategreen
fla · 1955 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
1 sentence

1998See Spevack v. Klein, 385 U.S. 511 , 87 S.Ct. 625 , 17 L.Ed.2d 574 (1967). [4] As noted by the trial judge in his suppression order, an attorney has "a right to take refuge under the Fifth Amendment if his answer would tend to incriminate him." Sheiner v. State, 82 So.2d 657, 661 (Fla.1955).

11
Weisfeld v. Peterseil School Corp.green
fladistctapp · 1993 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
1 sentence

1993See Weisfeld v. Peterseil School Corp., 623 So.2d 515, 515 (Fla. 3d DCA 1993) (whether the privilege defense exists is a question of fact which must be resolved at trial).

11
Smith v. Mogelvanggreen
fladistctapp · 1983 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
1 sentence

1986See Smith v. Mogelvang, 432 So.2d 119 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983).

11
Wyman v. Eatongreen
iowa · 1899 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1931–1931
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (23)

CaseCitedYears
Steffens v. Steffens green
fladistctapp · 1982
2 sentences

2020On remand, in order to be entitled to relief, seller will have to establish that this clerical error was a mutual mistake, as described in Steffens v. Steffens, 422 So. 2d 963 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982): When an instrument is drawn and executed which is intended to carry into execution an agreement but which by mistake of the draftsman violates or does not fulfill that intention, equity will reform the instrument so as to conform to the intent of the parties.

2002On remand, in order to be entitled to relief, seller will have to establish that this clerical error was a mutual mistake, [2] as described in Steffens v. Steffens, 422 So.2d 963 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982): When an instrument is drawn and executed which is intended to carry into execution an agreement but which by mistake of the draftsman violates or does not fulfill that intention, equity will reform the instrument so as to conform to the intent of the parties.

22002–2020
United States v. Wade green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1984The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling ‘communications’ or ‘testimony’, but the compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of ‘real or physical evidence’ does not violate it.” Following Schmerber , the Supreme Court further clarified the meaning of the phrase testimonial or communicative nature in: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218 , 87 S.Ct. 1926 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149 (1967); Gilbert v. California, 388 U.S. 263 , 87 SCt. 1951, 18 L.Ed.2d 1178 (1967); and United States v. Dionisio, 410 U.S. 1 , 93 S.Ct.

1984The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling ‘communications’ or ‘testimony’, but the compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of ‘real or physical evidence’ does not violate it.” Following Schmerber , the Supreme Court further clarified the meaning of the phrase testimonial or communicative nature in: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218 , 87 S.Ct. 1926 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149 (1967); Gilbert v. California, 388 U.S. 263 , 87 SCt. 1951, 18 L.Ed.2d 1178 (1967); and United States v. Dionisio, 410 U.S. 1 , 93 S.Ct.

21970–1984
Rorick v. Chancey green
fla · 1937
2 sentences

1983Citing Rorick v. Chancey, 130 Fla. 442 , 178 So. 112 (1937), vacated on other grounds on rehearing, 142 Fla. 298 , 195 So. 422 (1939), we stated that this privilege of immunity came down to us from the common law.

1983Citing Rorick v. Chancey, 130 Fla. 442 , 178 So. 112 (1937), vacated on other grounds on rehearing, 142 Fla. 298 , 195 So. 422 (1939), we stated that this privilege of immunity came down to us from the common law.

21951–1983
ECHEVARRIA, McCALLA, RAYMER v. Cole green
fla · 2007
1 sentence

2018Id. at 385 (citing Levin). 14 fees.” Lewis v. Lewis, 689 So. 2d 1271, 1273 (Fla. 1st DCA 1997).

12018–2018
Visual Scene v. PILKINGTON BROS., Plc. green
fladistctapp · 1987
1 sentence

2015We have considered whether in this case there was a waiver of the privilege by virtue of communications sent to an investment advisor for a member of one of the LLCs. “[W]hen a member of the common interest group discloses this information to a non-member, a waiver of the privilege, as in the ordinary case, occurs.” Visual Scene, 508 So.2d at 440 .

12015–2015
Levin, Middlebrooks v. US Fire Ins. Co. green
fla · 1994
1 sentence

2013Id.

12013–2013
9 to 5 Fashions, Inc. v. Spurney green
la · 1989
1 sentence

2013Id. at 231 .

12013–2013
Anderson v. Hale green
ilnd · 2001
1 sentence

2004Sept.16, 2002) (the filing of a privilege log six months late would not constitute a waiver of the work-product claim, where defendant had already given plaintiff notice of the privilege claim, defendant produced a privilege log before the hearing on plaintiff's motion to compel, and there was no evidence that the delay prejudiced the plaintiff); Anderson v. Hale, 202 F.R.D. 548 (N.D.Ill.2001) (previous notice of the work-product doctrine claim precluded the imposition of the waiver sanction).

12004–2004
Kujawa v. Manhattan Nat. Life Ins. Co. green
fla · 1989
1 sentence

1994Agreeing with the district court that "an adversarial, not a fiduciary, relationship existed between the parties," the supreme court also agreed that the insurance company "was entitled to the privilege and immunity to the same extent as any other litigant." Id.

11994–1994
Perl v. Omni Intern. of Miami, Ltd. green
fladistctapp · 1983
2 sentences

1990Defendants also point to Wright v. Yurko, supra , and Perl v. Omni International of Miami Ltd., supra, [ 439 So.2d 316 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983)] both of which hold squarely that all false testimony damages claims are barred by the privilege rule of Myers.

1990Defendants also point to Wright v. Yurko, supra , and Perl v. Omni International of Miami Ltd., supra, [ 439 So.2d 316 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983)] both of which hold squarely that all false testimony damages claims are barred by the privilege rule of Myers.

11990–1990
Wright v. Yurko green
fladistctapp · 1984
1 sentence

1990Defendants also point to Wright v. Yurko, supra , and Perl v. Omni International of Miami Ltd., supra, [ 439 So.2d 316 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983)] both of which hold squarely that all false testimony damages claims are barred by the privilege rule of Myers.

11990–1990
Gilbert v. California green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

1984The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling ‘communications’ or ‘testimony’, but the compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of ‘real or physical evidence’ does not violate it.” Following Schmerber , the Supreme Court further clarified the meaning of the phrase testimonial or communicative nature in: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218 , 87 S.Ct. 1926 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149 (1967); Gilbert v. California, 388 U.S. 263 , 87 SCt. 1951, 18 L.Ed.2d 1178 (1967); and United States v. Dionisio, 410 U.S. 1 , 93 S.Ct.

1984The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling ‘communications’ or ‘testimony’, but the compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of ‘real or physical evidence’ does not violate it.” Following Schmerber , the Supreme Court further clarified the meaning of the phrase testimonial or communicative nature in: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218 , 87 S.Ct. 1926 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149 (1967); Gilbert v. California, 388 U.S. 263 , 87 SCt. 1951, 18 L.Ed.2d 1178 (1967); and United States v. Dionisio, 410 U.S. 1 , 93 S.Ct.

11984–1984
United States v. Dionisio green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

1984The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling ‘communications’ or ‘testimony’, but the compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of ‘real or physical evidence’ does not violate it.” Following Schmerber , the Supreme Court further clarified the meaning of the phrase testimonial or communicative nature in: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218 , 87 S.Ct. 1926 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149 (1967); Gilbert v. California, 388 U.S. 263 , 87 SCt. 1951, 18 L.Ed.2d 1178 (1967); and United States v. Dionisio, 410 U.S. 1 , 93 S.Ct.

1984The distinction which has emerged, often expressed in different ways, is that the privilege is a bar against compelling ‘communications’ or ‘testimony’, but the compulsion which makes a suspect or accused the source of ‘real or physical evidence’ does not violate it.” Following Schmerber , the Supreme Court further clarified the meaning of the phrase testimonial or communicative nature in: United States v. Wade, 388 U.S. 218 , 87 S.Ct. 1926 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1149 (1967); Gilbert v. California, 388 U.S. 263 , 87 SCt. 1951, 18 L.Ed.2d 1178 (1967); and United States v. Dionisio, 410 U.S. 1 , 93 S.Ct.

11984–1984
Associated Medical Inst., Inc. v. Trube neutral
fladistctapp · 1981
1 sentence

1981Cf. Associated Medical Institution, Inc. v. Trube, 394 So.2d 563 (Fla.3d DCA 1981), in which the court held that a party could not be compelled to produce his attorney's work product.

11981–1981
Myers v. Hodges green
fla · 1907
1 sentence

1973In this manner the State attempts to distinguish the privilege doctrine as enunciated in Myers v. Hodges, 1907, 53 Fla. 197 , 44 So. 357 , which held that such defamatory statements to be absolutely privileged must be connected with or relevant or material to the cause in hand or subject of inquiry.

11973–1973
Asbury Hospital v. Cass County green
scotus · 1945
2 sentences

1971Adams v. American Agricultural Chemical Co., 1919, 78 Fla. 362 , 82 So. 850 ; Asbury Hospital v. Cass County, 1945, 326 U.S. 207 , 66 S.Ct. 61 , 90 L.Ed. 6 .

1971Adams v. American Agricultural Chemical Co., 1919, 78 Fla. 362 , 82 So. 850 ; Asbury Hospital v. Cass County, 1945, 326 U.S. 207 , 66 S.Ct. 61 , 90 L.Ed. 6 .

11971–1971
Adams v. American Agricultural Chemical Co. green
fla · 1919
11971–1971
New Orleans City Park Improvement Association v. Detiege green
scotus · 1958
11962–1962
Kovrak v. Ginsburg green
scotus · 1958
11962–1962
Ginsburg v. Kovrak green
pa · 1958
11962–1962
West Virginia State Bar v. Earley green
wva · 1959
11962–1962
State Ex Rel. Brown v. Dewell green
fla · 1936
11959–1959
Taplin-Rice-Clerkin Co. v. Hower green
ohio · 1931
11959–1959

Statutes the citing opinions construe

FL § 316.193 (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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