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York Times rule in Florida

22 Florida opinions name it 7 courts 1969–2010 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 (9)

CaseFollowedCited
Garrison v. Louisianagreen
scotus · 1964 · cited in 4 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1976–2010
2 sentences

2010See Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64, 73 , 85 S.Ct. 209 , 13 L.Ed.2d 125 (1964); see also Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc., 501 U.S. 496, 510 , 111 S.Ct. 2419 , 115 L.Ed.2d 447 (1991) (“Actual malice under the New York Times standard should not be confused with the concept of malice as an evil intent or a motive arising from spite or ill will.”).

2010See Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64, 73 , 85 S.Ct. 209 , 13 L.Ed.2d 125 (1964); see also Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc., 501 U.S. 496, 510 , 111 S.Ct. 2419 , 115 L.Ed.2d 447 (1991) (“Actual malice under the New York Times standard should not be confused with the concept of malice as an evil intent or a motive arising from spite or ill will.”).

24
Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc.green
scotus · 1974 · cited in 7 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1975–2002
2 sentences

1984In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Supreme Court rejected the argument that the New York Times rule must apply not only to public officials and public figures but also to private persons defamed in the course of media publications or broadcasts reporting or commenting on or discussing matters of public interest.

1984In Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974), the Supreme Court rejected the argument that the New York Times rule must apply not only to public officials and public figures but also to private persons defamed in the course of media publications or broadcasts reporting or commenting on or discussing matters of public interest.

17
Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc.green
scotus · 1991 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64, 73 , 85 S.Ct. 209 , 13 L.Ed.2d 125 (1964); see also Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc., 501 U.S. 496, 510 , 111 S.Ct. 2419 , 115 L.Ed.2d 447 (1991) (“Actual malice under the New York Times standard should not be confused with the concept of malice as an evil intent or a motive arising from spite or ill will.”).

2010See Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64, 73 , 85 S.Ct. 209 , 13 L.Ed.2d 125 (1964); see also Masson v. New Yorker Magazine, Inc., 501 U.S. 496, 510 , 111 S.Ct. 2419 , 115 L.Ed.2d 447 (1991) (“Actual malice under the New York Times standard should not be confused with the concept of malice as an evil intent or a motive arising from spite or ill will.”).

11
Nodar v. Galbreathgreen
fla · 1984 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
1 sentence

2002See Gertz, 418 U.S. at 342 , 94 S.Ct. 2997 ; see also Nodar v. Galbreath, 462 So.2d 803, 806 (Fla. 1984) (stating that: "`actual malice,' which must be shown before a public official or public figure may recover for defamation relating to a matter of his official conduct or of public concern, consists of knowledge of falsity or reckless disregard of truth or falsity, and must be shown by clear and convincing evidence.").

11
Milkovich v. Lorain Journal Co.green
scotus · 1990 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Milkovich, 497 U.S. at 20 n. 6, 110 S.Ct. 2695 ("[p]rior to Hepps , ... where public official or public figure plaintiffs were involved, the New York Times rule already required a showing of falsity before liability could result." (citations omitted)).

2002See Milkovich, 497 U.S. at 20 n. 6, 110 S.Ct. 2695 ("[p]rior to Hepps , ... where public official or public figure plaintiffs were involved, the New York Times rule already required a showing of falsity before liability could result." (citations omitted)).

11
Rodriguez v. Nishikigreen
haw · 1982 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
1 sentence

1984As the court stated in Rodriguez v. Nishiki, 653 P.2d 1145, 1149 (Hawaii 1982), wherein local entertainment personalities sued a candidate for public office: Although at one time there was some dispute about whether the actual malice standard of liability would only be applicable to media defendants, it is now generally recognized, at least with regard to defamation actions involving public officials and public figures, that the New York Times standard of actual malice is applicable to both media and nonmedia defendants.

11
Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union of United States, Inc.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
2 sentences

1984See Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union of United States, Inc., ___ U.S. ___, 104 S.Ct. 1949 , 80 L.Ed.2d 502 (1984); Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323, 342 , 94 S.Ct. 2997, 3008 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974).

1984See Bose Corp. v. Consumers Union of United States, Inc., ___ U.S. ___, 104 S.Ct. 1949 , 80 L.Ed.2d 502 (1984); Gertz v. Robert Welch, Inc., 418 U.S. 323, 342 , 94 S.Ct. 2997, 3008 , 41 L.Ed.2d 789 (1974).

11
Beckley Newspapers Corp. v. Hanksgreen
scotus · 1967 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1976–1976
11
All Diet Foods Distributors, Inc. v. Time, Inc.green
nysupct · 1967 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
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 (46)

CaseCitedYears
Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts green
scotus · 1967
2 sentences

2002Later, in Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967), the high court extended the New York Times test to criticisms of "public figures," as well as "public officials." The Court concluded that for both "public officials" and "public figures," "actual malice" must be shown by a clear and convincing standard of proof.

2002Later, in Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967), the high court extended the New York Times test to criticisms of "public figures," as well as "public officials." The Court concluded that for both "public officials" and "public figures," "actual malice" must be shown by a clear and convincing standard of proof.

61969–2002
New York Times Co. v. Sullivan green
scotus · 1964
2 sentences

1978In Time, Inc. v. Firestone, 424 U.S. 448 , 96 S.Ct. 958 , 47 L.Ed.2d 154 (1976) the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed the Gertz holdings albeit finding the particular plaintiff did not fall within the Gertz definition of a "public figure." The New York Times rule is as follows: The constitutional guarantees require ... a federal rule that prohibits a *451 public official from recovering damages for a defamatory falsehood relating to his official conduct unless he proves that the statement was made with "actual malice" — that is, with knowledge that it was false or with reckless disregard

1978In Time, Inc. v. Firestone, 424 U.S. 448 , 96 S.Ct. 958 , 47 L.Ed.2d 154 (1976) the United States Supreme Court reaffirmed the Gertz holdings albeit finding the particular plaintiff did not fall within the Gertz definition of a "public figure." The New York Times rule is as follows: The constitutional guarantees require ... a federal rule that prohibits a *451 public official from recovering damages for a defamatory falsehood relating to his official conduct unless he proves that the statement was made with "actual malice" — that is, with knowledge that it was false or with reckless disregard

51971–1984
Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc. red
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1978Then, in Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc., 403 U.S. 29 , 91 S.Ct. 1811 , 29 L.Ed.2d 296 (1971) the Court extended the New York Times rule by applying it to all those involved in matters of public or general concern even if they were neither public officials nor public figures.

1978Then, in Rosenbloom v. Metromedia, Inc., 403 U.S. 29 , 91 S.Ct. 1811 , 29 L.Ed.2d 296 (1971) the Court extended the New York Times rule by applying it to all those involved in matters of public or general concern even if they were neither public officials nor public figures.

31978–1986
Rosenblatt v. Baer green
scotus · 1966
2 sentences

1984No matter how gross the untruth, the New York Times rule deprives a defamed public official of any hope for legal redress without proof that the lie was a knowing one, or uttered in reckless disregard of the truth." Rosenblatt v. Baer, 383 U.S. 75, 92 , 86 S.Ct. 669, 679 , 15 L.Ed.2d 597 (1966) (Stewart, J., concurring).

1984No matter how gross the untruth, the New York Times rule deprives a defamed public official of any hope for legal redress without proof that the lie was a knowing one, or uttered in reckless disregard of the truth." Rosenblatt v. Baer, 383 U.S. 75, 92 , 86 S.Ct. 669, 679 , 15 L.Ed.2d 597 (1966) (Stewart, J., concurring).

31969–1984
Menendez v. Key West Newspaper Corp. green
fladistctapp · 1974
2 sentences

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

1975New York Times v. Sullivan 376 U. S. 254 (1964); Gertz v. Welch, 418 U. S. 323 (1974); Gurtis Publishing Company v. Butts, 388 U. S. 130 (1967); Menendez v. Key West Newspaper Corporation, 293 So.2d 751 (3d Dist.

21975–1984
Firestone v. Time, Inc. green
fla · 1972
2 sentences

1982Firestone v. Time, Inc., 271 So.2d 745 (Fla. 1972); Nigro v. Miami Herald Publishing Co., 262 So.2d 698 (Fla. 3d DCA), cert. denied, 267 So.2d 834 (Fla. 1972).

1974Upon appeal, the District Court of Appeal, Fourth District, reversed the judgment primarily on the ground that the divorce was an event of great public interest within the rationale of New York Times v. Sullivan, 376 U.S. 254 , 84 S.Ct. 710 , 11 L.Ed.2d 686 (1964), and that there was no malice on the part of Time, Inc. shown as required for recovery under the doctrine of New York Times v. Sullivan, supra. This Court granted certiorari and reversed the above decision of the District Court on the basis that the publication did *175 not come within the New York Times doctrine, specifically statin

21974–1982
Bishop v. Wometco Enterprises, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1970
2 sentences

1976In Bishop v. Wometco (Fla. DCA-3, 1970) 235 So.2d 759, 760 , involving an “investigator”, the court held — “The appellant, as a paid professional employee of the city of Miami, brought rimself into the public arena and subjected himself to criticism and fair comment, and the mere fact that certain portions of the editorial may have been inaccurate would not constitute a libel, per se.” See Gibson v. Maloney (Fla. DCA-1, 1972) 263 So.2d, 632 , cer. den. 410 U. S. 974 , where there is an excellent discussion of the New York Times doctrine.

1971There, the court upheld summary judgment for the defendant news magazine, and said at pages 864-5 — “It is clear that, where a publication is protected by the New York Times immunity rule, summary judgment, rather than trial on the merits, is a proper vehicle for affording constitutional protection in the proper case.” Other excellent cases summarizing the reasons for summary judgment in libel cases are — Bishop v. Wometco (Fla. DCA-3, 1970) 235 So.2d 759 ; Merritt-Chapman & Scott v. Associated Press (C.C.

21971–1976
Shiell v. the Metropolis Co. green
fla · 1931
2 sentences

1973That is to say, being a report of a judicial proceeding (one such privileged publication) it may be so privileged within the contemplation of our previous holdings in Walsh v. Miami Herald Publishing Co. [(Fla.1955), 80 So.2d 669 ] and Shiell v. Metropolis Co. [(1931), 102 Fla. 794 , 136 So. 537 ].

1973That is to say, being a report of a judicial proceeding (one such privileged publication) it may be so privileged within the contemplation of our previous holdings in Walsh v. Miami Herald Publishing Co. [(Fla.1955), 80 So.2d 669 ] and Shiell v. Metropolis Co. [(1931), 102 Fla. 794 , 136 So. 537 ].

21973–1973
Walsh v. Miami Herald Publishing Co. green
fla · 1955
2 sentences

1973That is to say, being a report of a judicial proceeding (one such privileged publication) it may be so privileged within the contemplation of our previous holdings in Walsh v. Miami Herald Publishing Co. [(Fla.1955), 80 So.2d 669 ] and Shiell v. Metropolis Co. [(1931), 102 Fla. 794 , 136 So. 537 ].

1973That is to say, being a report of a judicial proceeding (one such privileged publication) it may be so privileged within the contemplation of our previous holdings in Walsh v. Miami Herald Publishing Co. [(Fla. 1955), 80 So.2d 669 ] and Shiell v. Metropolis Co. [(1931), 102 Fla. 794 , 136 So. 537 ].

21973–1973
Monitor Patriot Co. v. Roy green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1990Monitor Patriot Co. v. Roy, 401 U.S. 265 , 91 S.Ct. 621 , 28 L.Ed.2d 35 (1971); Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64 , 85 S.Ct. 209 , 13 L.Ed.2d 125 (1964); Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967). *405 In Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242 , 106 S.Ct. 2505 , 91 L.Ed.2d 202 (1986), the Supreme Court applied the New York Times analysis to review a summary judgment in a libel action.

1990Monitor Patriot Co. v. Roy, 401 U.S. 265 , 91 S.Ct. 621 , 28 L.Ed.2d 35 (1971); Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64 , 85 S.Ct. 209 , 13 L.Ed.2d 125 (1964); Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967). *405 In Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242 , 106 S.Ct. 2505 , 91 L.Ed.2d 202 (1986), the Supreme Court applied the New York Times analysis to review a summary judgment in a libel action.

11990–1990
Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc. green
scotus · 1986
2 sentences

1990Monitor Patriot Co. v. Roy, 401 U.S. 265 , 91 S.Ct. 621 , 28 L.Ed.2d 35 (1971); Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64 , 85 S.Ct. 209 , 13 L.Ed.2d 125 (1964); Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967). *405 In Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242 , 106 S.Ct. 2505 , 91 L.Ed.2d 202 (1986), the Supreme Court applied the New York Times analysis to review a summary judgment in a libel action.

1990Monitor Patriot Co. v. Roy, 401 U.S. 265 , 91 S.Ct. 621 , 28 L.Ed.2d 35 (1971); Garrison v. Louisiana, 379 U.S. 64 , 85 S.Ct. 209 , 13 L.Ed.2d 125 (1964); Curtis Publishing Co. v. Butts, 388 U.S. 130 , 87 S.Ct. 1975 , 18 L.Ed.2d 1094 (1967). *405 In Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242 , 106 S.Ct. 2505 , 91 L.Ed.2d 202 (1986), the Supreme Court applied the New York Times analysis to review a summary judgment in a libel action.

11990–1990
Thomson v. Cash green
nh · 1979
2 sentences

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

11984–1984
Woy v. Turner green
gand · 1981
1 sentence

1984To like effect are: Avins v. White, 627 F.2d 637 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 982 , 101 S.Ct. 398 , 66 L.Ed.2d 244 (1980) (former law school dean suing member of accreditation team which investigated the school); Woy v. Turner, 533 F. Supp. 102 (N.D.Ga. 1981) (agent of ball player suing team owner); Antwerp Diamond Exch. v. Better Bus.

11984–1984
Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler green
fladistctapp · 1982
11984–1984
Rinaldi v. Viking Penguin, Inc. green
nysupct · 1979
2 sentences

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

11984–1984
Alfred Avins, in No. 79-1747 v. James P. White, in No. 79-1748 green
ca3 · 1980
1 sentence

1984To like effect are: Avins v. White, 627 F.2d 637 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 982 , 101 S.Ct. 398 , 66 L.Ed.2d 244 (1980) (former law school dean suing member of accreditation team which investigated the school); Woy v. Turner, 533 F. Supp. 102 (N.D.Ga. 1981) (agent of ball player suing team owner); Antwerp Diamond Exch. v. Better Bus.

11984–1984
Archie E. Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., and the Associated Press, Inc. green
ca7 · 1981
1 sentence

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

11984–1984
Holter v. WLCY TV, INC. green
fladistctapp · 1978
1 sentence

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

11984–1984
Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early green
fladistctapp · 1976
1 sentence

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

11984–1984
Ocala Star-Banner Co. v. Damron green
scotus · 1971
2 sentences

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

11984–1984
Finkel v. Sun Tattler Co., Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1977
11984–1984
Coleman v. Collins green
fladistctapp · 1980
11984–1984
Early v. Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. green
scotus · 1978
11984–1984
Avins v. White green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1984To like effect are: Avins v. White, 627 F.2d 637 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 982 , 101 S.Ct. 398 , 66 L.Ed.2d 244 (1980) (former law school dean suing member of accreditation team which investigated the school); Woy v. Turner, 533 F. Supp. 102 (N.D.Ga. 1981) (agent of ball player suing team owner); Antwerp Diamond Exch. v. Better Bus.

11984–1984
Parker v. United States green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1984To like effect are: Avins v. White, 627 F.2d 637 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 982 , 101 S.Ct. 398 , 66 L.Ed.2d 244 (1980) (former law school dean suing member of accreditation team which investigated the school); Woy v. Turner, 533 F. Supp. 102 (N.D.Ga. 1981) (agent of ball player suing team owner); Antwerp Diamond Exch. v. Better Bus.

11984–1984
Shames v. Superior Court of San Francisco green
scotus · 1980
1 sentence

1984To like effect are: Avins v. White, 627 F.2d 637 (3d Cir.), cert. denied, 449 U.S. 982 , 101 S.Ct. 398 , 66 L.Ed.2d 244 (1980) (former law school dean suing member of accreditation team which investigated the school); Woy v. Turner, 533 F. Supp. 102 (N.D.Ga. 1981) (agent of ball player suing team owner); Antwerp Diamond Exch. v. Better Bus.

11984–1984
Early v. Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. green
fla · 1977
1 sentence

1984The designation of public official has been given (1) to persons who are elected: Simonson v. United Press International, Inc., 654 F.2d 478 (7th Cir.1981) (county judge); Times Publishing Co. v. Huffstetler, 409 So.2d 112 (Fla. 5th DCA), petition for review denied, 417 So.2d 329 (Fla. 1982) (circuit judge); Coleman v. Collins, 384 So.2d 229 (Fla. 5th DCA 1980) (city attorney); Holter v. WLCY T.V., Inc., 366 So.2d 445 (Fla. 2d DCA 1978), cert. denied, 373 So.2d 462 (Fla. 1979) (town mayor); Palm Beach Newspapers, Inc. v. Early, 334 So.2d 50 (Fla. 4th DCA 1976), appeal dismissed, 354 So.2d 351

11984–1984
Nigro v. Miami Herald Publishing Company neutral
fladistctapp · 1972
11982–1982
Metz v. B & B Supermarkets, Inc. neutral
fla · 1972
11982–1982
Bennett v. Transamerican Press neutral
iasd · 1969
11978–1978
Time, Inc. v. Firestone green
scotus · 1976
11978–1978
Guam Federation of Teachers, Local 1581, of the American Federation of Teachers, a Corporation v. Alfred C. Ysrael, Also Known as Al Ysrael green
ca9 · 1974
11978–1978
Moity v. Louisiana green
scotus · 1964
11976–1976
State v. Moity green
la · 1963
11976–1976
Gibson v. Maloney green
fladistctapp · 1972
11976–1976
Henry v. Collins green
scotus · 1965
11976–1976
St. Amant v. Thompson green
scotus · 1968
11976–1976
Gibson v. Maloney green
fla · 1970
11976–1976
Greenbelt Cooperative Publishing Assn., Inc. v. Bresler green
scotus · 1970
11976–1976
Mutter v. Wisconsin green
scotus · 1964
11976–1976

Where else courts name it

CA 45 (1969–2016) TX 32 (1975–2019) IL 30 (1968–2019) LA 23 (1966–2017) FL 22 (1969–2010) MD 20 (1970–2016) NY 19 (1964–2009) PA 18 (1971–2015) NJ 16 (1965–1995) OH 15 (1974–2021) MA 14 (1973–2009) SC 14 (1980–2021) AZ 14 (1966–2021) IN 11 (1970–2023) IA 11 (1979–2014) TN 11 (1978–2019) WA 11 (1967–2025) MN 11 (1967–2023) MI 9 (1969–2022) OK 8 (1973–2000) VA 8 (1972–2024) WI 8 (1966–2024) MS 8 (1967–2002) NC 7 (1980–2020) CO 7 (1975–2012) DC 7 (1979–2023) MO 6 (1972–1991) OR 5 (1977–2022) VT 5 (1977–1992) NH 5 (1967–2019) MT 5 (1978–2025) KS 5 (1975–1983) ID 4 (1990–2016) GA 4 (1979–2025) HI 4 (1967–1983) RI 4 (1980–1995) ME 3 (1978–1986) WY 3 (1980–1992) CT 3 (1975–2002) AR 3 (1975–1983) KY 3 (1989–2005) NM 3 (1982–2012) WV 3 (1984–1992) PR 2 (1996–2004) AL 2 (2003–2004) NE 2 (1985–1993) AK 2 (1971–1982) UT 2 (1983–1988) SD 2 (1969–1993)

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.

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