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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Schmerber v. Californiagreen2 sentences1987The 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). | 1 | 5 |
Gosman v. Luzinskigreen1 sentence2025See 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. | 1 | 1 |
Nevin v. Palm Beach County School Bd.green1 sentence2025Bd., 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”). | 1 | 1 |
American Bankers Ins. Co. v. Wheelergreen1 sentence2021Co. 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. | 1 | 1 |
State Farm Fire and Cas. Co. v. Martingreen1 sentence2021Co. 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). | 1 | 1 |
Goodwin v. Stategreen1 sentence2019Co. 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)). | 1 | 1 |
Universal Insurance Co. of North America v. Warfelgreen1 sentence2019Co. 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)). | 1 | 1 |
Lewis v. Lewisgreen1 sentence2018Id. at 385 (citing Levin). 14 fees.” Lewis v. Lewis, 689 So. 2d 1271, 1273 (Fla. 1st DCA 1997). | 1 | 1 |
Liberty Mut. Ins. v. Lease America, Inc.green2 sentences2014Co. 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.”). | 1 | 1 |
United States v. Philip Morris Incgreen1 sentence2004See 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. | 1 | 1 |
Spevack v. Kleingreen2 sentences1998See 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). | 1 | 1 |
Sheiner v. Stategreen1 sentence1998See 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). | 1 | 1 |
Weisfeld v. Peterseil School Corp.green1 sentence1993See 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). | 1 | 1 |
Smith v. Mogelvanggreen1 sentence1986See Smith v. Mogelvang, 432 So.2d 119 (Fla. 2d DCA 1983). | 1 | 1 |
| Wyman v. Eatongreen | 1 | 1 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Florida. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
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Steffens v. Steffens
green
2 sentences2020On 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. | 2 | 2002–2020 |
United States v. Wade
green
2 sentences1984The 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. | 2 | 1970–1984 |
Rorick v. Chancey
green
2 sentences1983Citing 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. | 2 | 1951–1983 |
ECHEVARRIA, McCALLA, RAYMER v. Cole
green
1 sentence2018Id. at 385 (citing Levin). 14 fees.” Lewis v. Lewis, 689 So. 2d 1271, 1273 (Fla. 1st DCA 1997). | 1 | 2018–2018 |
Visual Scene v. PILKINGTON BROS., Plc.
green
1 sentence2015We 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 . | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Levin, Middlebrooks v. US Fire Ins. Co.
green
1 sentence2013Id. | 1 | 2013–2013 |
9 to 5 Fashions, Inc. v. Spurney
green
1 sentence2013Id. at 231 . | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Anderson v. Hale
green
1 sentence2004Sept.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). | 1 | 2004–2004 |
Kujawa v. Manhattan Nat. Life Ins. Co.
green
1 sentence1994Agreeing 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. | 1 | 1994–1994 |
Perl v. Omni Intern. of Miami, Ltd.
green
2 sentences1990Defendants 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. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Wright v. Yurko
green
1 sentence1990Defendants 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. | 1 | 1990–1990 |
Gilbert v. California
green
2 sentences1984The 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. | 1 | 1984–1984 |
United States v. Dionisio
green
2 sentences1984The 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. | 1 | 1984–1984 |
Associated Medical Inst., Inc. v. Trube
neutral
1 sentence1981Cf. 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. | 1 | 1981–1981 |
Myers v. Hodges
green
1 sentence1973In 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. | 1 | 1973–1973 |
Asbury Hospital v. Cass County
green
2 sentences1971Adams 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 . | 1 | 1971–1971 |
| Adams v. American Agricultural Chemical Co. green | 1 | 1971–1971 |
| New Orleans City Park Improvement Association v. Detiege green | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| Kovrak v. Ginsburg green | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| Ginsburg v. Kovrak green | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| West Virginia State Bar v. Earley green | 1 | 1962–1962 |
| State Ex Rel. Brown v. Dewell green | 1 | 1959–1959 |
| Taplin-Rice-Clerkin Co. v. Hower green | 1 | 1959–1959 |
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.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.