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sanction for a discovery violation in Florida

19 Florida opinions name it 2 courts 1982–2024 1 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 (13)

CaseFollowedCited
Ham v. Dunmiregreen
fla · 2004 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2018
2 sentences

2017Mary’s, Inc., 67 So.3d 422, 426 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011)) (“Before a court may dismiss a cause as a sanction, it must first consider the six factors delineated in Kozel v. Ostendorf, 629 So.2d 817 (Fla. 1993), and set forth explicit findings of fact in the order that imposes the sanction of dismissal.”); Ham v. Dunmire, 891 So.2d 492, 495 (Fla. 2004) (holding that dismissal as a sanction for a discovery violation is “an abuse of discretion where the trial court fails to make express written findings of fact supporting the conclusion that the failure to obey the court order demonstrated willful or d

2017A dismissal as a sanction for a discovery violation is “an abuse of discretion where the trial court fails to make express written findings of fact supporting the conclusion that the failure to obey the court order demonstrated willful or deliberate disregard .... ” Ham v. Dunmire, 891 So.2d 492, 495 (Fla. 2004); Toll v. Korge, 127 So.3d 883, 887 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013).

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McBride v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2005 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2019–2019
2 sentences

2019However, the "trial court's discretion can be properly exercised only after an adequate inquiry is made into three areas: (1) whether the discovery violation was willful or inadvertent; (2) whether it was trivial or substantial; and (3) whether it had a prejudicial effect on the opposing party's trial preparation." McDuffie v. State , 970 So.2d 312 , 321 (Fla. 2007) (citing Richardson , 246 So.2d at 775 ); see also McBride v. State , 913 So.2d 696 , 698-99 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005).

2019However, the "trial court's discretion can be properly exercised only after an adequate inquiry is made into three areas: (1) whether the discovery violation was willful or inadvertent; (2) whether it was trivial or substantial; and (3) whether it had a prejudicial effect on the opposing party's trial preparation." McDuffie v. State , 970 So.2d 312 , 321 (Fla. 2007) (citing Richardson , 246 So.2d at 775 ); see also McBride v. State , 913 So.2d 696 , 698-99 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005).

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A Professional Nurse, Inc. v. STATE, DHRSgreen
fladistctapp · 1988 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
2 sentences

1999See A Professional Nurse, Inc. v. State, Department of Health and Rehabilitative Servs., 519 So.2d 1061 (Fla. 1st DCA 1988).

1999See id.

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McDuffie v. Stategreen
fla · 2007 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2014–2019
2 sentences

2019However, the "trial court's discretion can be properly exercised only after an adequate inquiry is made into three areas: (1) whether the discovery violation was willful or inadvertent; (2) whether it was trivial or substantial; and (3) whether it had a prejudicial effect on the opposing party's trial preparation." McDuffie v. State , 970 So.2d 312 , 321 (Fla. 2007) (citing Richardson , 246 So.2d at 775 ); see also McBride v. State , 913 So.2d 696 , 698-99 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005).

2019However, the "trial court's discretion can be properly exercised only after an adequate inquiry is made into three areas: (1) whether the discovery violation was willful or inadvertent; (2) whether it was trivial or substantial; and (3) whether it had a prejudicial effect on the opposing party's trial preparation." McDuffie v. State , 970 So.2d 312 , 321 (Fla. 2007) (citing Richardson , 246 So.2d at 775 ); see also McBride v. State , 913 So.2d 696 , 698-99 (Fla. 1st DCA 2005).

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Kozel v. Ostendorfgreen
fla · 1994 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2013–2017
2 sentences

2017Mary’s, Inc., 67 So.3d 422, 426 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011)) (“Before a court may dismiss a cause as a sanction, it must first consider the six factors delineated in Kozel v. Ostendorf, 629 So.2d 817 (Fla. 1993), and set forth explicit findings of fact in the order that imposes the sanction of dismissal.”); Ham v. Dunmire, 891 So.2d 492, 495 (Fla. 2004) (holding that dismissal as a sanction for a discovery violation is “an abuse of discretion where the trial court fails to make express written findings of fact supporting the conclusion that the failure to obey the court order demonstrated willful or d

2013The award of $17,800 in attorney’s fees as a sanction for a discovery violation in this mortgage foreclosure case is reversed because the order does not contain the findings mandated by Kozel v. Ostendorf, 629 So.2d 817 (Fla.1993), and the record does not support a conclusion that the discovery violation was a willful and deliberate one as required by law.

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Utica Mut. v. Pennsylvania Nat. Mut.green
fladistctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024Co., 639 So. 2d 41, 43 (Fla. 5th DCA 1994) (finding no abuse of discretion in trial court’s decision to allow additional expert testimony despite late notice where opposing party had the opportunity to depose the new expert the night before trial); First Republic Corp. of Am. v. Hayes, 431 So. 2d 624 , 626–27 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983) (explaining that exclusion at a pretrial conference of an expert witness as a sanction for a discovery violation was an abuse of discretion where the violation of the court’s pretrial order resulted from the attorney’s noncompliance, not the client’s, and “the trial cou

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Toll v. Korgegreen
fladistctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017A dismissal as a sanction for a discovery violation is “an abuse of discretion where the trial court fails to make express written findings of fact supporting the conclusion that the failure to obey the court order demonstrated willful or deliberate disregard .... ” Ham v. Dunmire, 891 So.2d 492, 495 (Fla. 2004); Toll v. Korge, 127 So.3d 883, 887 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013).

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Bennett Ex Rel. Bennett v. Tenet St. Mary's, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 2011 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017Mary’s, Inc., 67 So.3d 422, 426 (Fla. 4th DCA 2011)) (“Before a court may dismiss a cause as a sanction, it must first consider the six factors delineated in Kozel v. Ostendorf, 629 So.2d 817 (Fla. 1993), and set forth explicit findings of fact in the order that imposes the sanction of dismissal.”); Ham v. Dunmire, 891 So.2d 492, 495 (Fla. 2004) (holding that dismissal as a sanction for a discovery violation is “an abuse of discretion where the trial court fails to make express written findings of fact supporting the conclusion that the failure to obey the court order demonstrated willful or d

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Dorothy Chappelle, Calvin Johnson and Evelyn Williams v. South Florida Guardianship Program, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 2015 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
1 sentence

2016See, e.g., Chappelle v. S. Fla. Guardianship Program, Inc., 169 So.3d 291, 294 (Fla. 4th DCA 2015) (“We have consistently required the record to show an express consideration of the Kozel factors.” (quoting Vista St.

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State v. Schwartzgreen
fladistctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015This most severe sanction, however, “should be a last resort and reserved for extreme or aggravated circumstances, particularly when the excluded testimony relates to critical issues or facts.” State v. Davis, 857 So.2d 349, 350 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003) (quoting State v. Schwartz, 605 So.2d 1000, 1001 (Fla. 2d DCA 1992)).

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State v. Davisgreen
fladistctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015This most severe sanction, however, “should be a last resort and reserved for extreme or aggravated circumstances, particularly when the excluded testimony relates to critical issues or facts.” State v. Davis, 857 So.2d 349, 350 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003) (quoting State v. Schwartz, 605 So.2d 1000, 1001 (Fla. 2d DCA 1992)).

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Alaska Steamship Co. v. Pettersongreen
scotus · 1954 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013However, the Supreme Court has held that “[t]here is no general constitutional right to discovery in a criminal case, and Brady did not create one; ... ‘the Due Process Clause has little to say regarding the amount of discovery which the parties must be afforded....’” Weatherford v. Bursey, 429 U.S. 545, 559 , 97 S.Ct. 837 , 51 L.Ed.2d 30 (1977) (quoting Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470, 474 , 93 S.Ct. 2208 , 37 L.Ed.2d 82 (1973)); see generally Taylor v. Illinois, 484 U.S. 400, 415 , 108 S.Ct. 646 , 98 L.Ed.2d 798 (1988) (holding that the exclusion of a defense witness’s testimony as a sanctio

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Taylor v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013However, the Supreme Court has held that “[t]here is no general constitutional right to discovery in a criminal case, and Brady did not create one; ... ‘the Due Process Clause has little to say regarding the amount of discovery which the parties must be afforded....’” Weatherford v. Bursey, 429 U.S. 545, 559 , 97 S.Ct. 837 , 51 L.Ed.2d 30 (1977) (quoting Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470, 474 , 93 S.Ct. 2208 , 37 L.Ed.2d 82 (1973)); see generally Taylor v. Illinois, 484 U.S. 400, 415 , 108 S.Ct. 646 , 98 L.Ed.2d 798 (1988) (holding that the exclusion of a defense witness’s testimony as a sanctio

2013However, the Supreme Court has held that “[t]here is no general constitutional right to discovery in a criminal case, and Brady did not create one; ... ‘the Due Process Clause has little to say regarding the amount of discovery which the parties must be afforded....’” Weatherford v. Bursey, 429 U.S. 545, 559 , 97 S.Ct. 837 , 51 L.Ed.2d 30 (1977) (quoting Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470, 474 , 93 S.Ct. 2208 , 37 L.Ed.2d 82 (1973)); see generally Taylor v. Illinois, 484 U.S. 400, 415 , 108 S.Ct. 646 , 98 L.Ed.2d 798 (1988) (holding that the exclusion of a defense witness’s testimony as a sanctio

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (1)

CaseNegativeCited
Edwards v. Edwardsyellow
fladistctapp · 1994 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2005–2005
1 sentence

2005See Edwards v. Edwards, 634 So.2d 284 (Fla. 4th DCA 1994) ("The trial court has discretion to sanction a party who refuses to comply with a discovery order, but that discretion is limited by the provisions of rule 1.380(b), Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Dominguez v. Wolfe green
fladistctapp · 1988
2 sentences

1999The adequacy of the initial petition has never been questioned. [8] Where no lesser sanction will suffice, see generally Dominguez v. Wolfe, 524 So.2d 1101 (Fla. 3d DCA 1988) (affirming dismissal for failure to comply with discovery order), an administrative law judge may dismiss a pleading as a sanction for a discovery violation.

1999Where no lesser sanction will suffice, see generally Dominguez v. Wolfe, 524 So.2d 1101 (Fla. 3d DCA 1988) (affirming dismissal for failure to comply with discovery order), an administrative law judge may dismiss a pleading as a sanction for a discovery violation.

21999–1999
First Republic Corp. of America v. Hayes green
fladistctapp · 1983
1 sentence

2024Co., 639 So. 2d 41, 43 (Fla. 5th DCA 1994) (finding no abuse of discretion in trial court’s decision to allow additional expert testimony despite late notice where opposing party had the opportunity to depose the new expert the night before trial); First Republic Corp. of Am. v. Hayes, 431 So. 2d 624 , 626–27 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983) (explaining that exclusion at a pretrial conference of an expert witness as a sanction for a discovery violation was an abuse of discretion where the violation of the court’s pretrial order resulted from the attorney’s noncompliance, not the client’s, and “the trial cou

12024–2024
Wardius v. Oregon green
scotus · 1973
2 sentences

2013However, the Supreme Court has held that “[t]here is no general constitutional right to discovery in a criminal case, and Brady did not create one; ... ‘the Due Process Clause has little to say regarding the amount of discovery which the parties must be afforded....’” Weatherford v. Bursey, 429 U.S. 545, 559 , 97 S.Ct. 837 , 51 L.Ed.2d 30 (1977) (quoting Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470, 474 , 93 S.Ct. 2208 , 37 L.Ed.2d 82 (1973)); see generally Taylor v. Illinois, 484 U.S. 400, 415 , 108 S.Ct. 646 , 98 L.Ed.2d 798 (1988) (holding that the exclusion of a defense witness’s testimony as a sanctio

2013However, the Supreme Court has held that “[t]here is no general constitutional right to discovery in a criminal case, and Brady did not create one; ... ‘the Due Process Clause has little to say regarding the amount of discovery which the parties must be afforded....’” Weatherford v. Bursey, 429 U.S. 545, 559 , 97 S.Ct. 837 , 51 L.Ed.2d 30 (1977) (quoting Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470, 474 , 93 S.Ct. 2208 , 37 L.Ed.2d 82 (1973)); see generally Taylor v. Illinois, 484 U.S. 400, 415 , 108 S.Ct. 646 , 98 L.Ed.2d 798 (1988) (holding that the exclusion of a defense witness’s testimony as a sanctio

12013–2013
Weatherford v. Bursey green
scotus · 1977
2 sentences

2013However, the Supreme Court has held that “[t]here is no general constitutional right to discovery in a criminal case, and Brady did not create one; ... ‘the Due Process Clause has little to say regarding the amount of discovery which the parties must be afforded....’” Weatherford v. Bursey, 429 U.S. 545, 559 , 97 S.Ct. 837 , 51 L.Ed.2d 30 (1977) (quoting Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470, 474 , 93 S.Ct. 2208 , 37 L.Ed.2d 82 (1973)); see generally Taylor v. Illinois, 484 U.S. 400, 415 , 108 S.Ct. 646 , 98 L.Ed.2d 798 (1988) (holding that the exclusion of a defense witness’s testimony as a sanctio

2013However, the Supreme Court has held that “[t]here is no general constitutional right to discovery in a criminal case, and Brady did not create one; ... ‘the Due Process Clause has little to say regarding the amount of discovery which the parties must be afforded....’” Weatherford v. Bursey, 429 U.S. 545, 559 , 97 S.Ct. 837 , 51 L.Ed.2d 30 (1977) (quoting Wardius v. Oregon, 412 U.S. 470, 474 , 93 S.Ct. 2208 , 37 L.Ed.2d 82 (1973)); see generally Taylor v. Illinois, 484 U.S. 400, 415 , 108 S.Ct. 646 , 98 L.Ed.2d 798 (1988) (holding that the exclusion of a defense witness’s testimony as a sanctio

12013–2013
Gosman v. Luzinski green
fladistctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2007Florida's courts generally recognize that an implicit waiver of an important privilege as a sanction for a discovery violation should not be favored, but resorted to only when the violation is serious." Gosman, 937 So.2d at 296 .

12007–2007
Insurance Co. of N. America v. Noya green
fladistctapp · 1981
1 sentence

2004Cf. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Lease America, Inc., 735 So.2d 560 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999) (the judiciary of this state should protect communications which Floridians recognize as privileged, without being hobbled by less important considerations); Insurance Co. v. Noya, 398 So.2d 836 (Fla. 5th DCA 1981) (failure to file timely motion for protective order or written objections does not bar party from asserting privilege for matters outside scope of discovery).

12004–2004
Liberty Mut. Ins. v. Lease America, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1999
1 sentence

2004Cf. Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. v. Lease America, Inc., 735 So.2d 560 (Fla. 4th DCA 1999) (the judiciary of this state should protect communications which Floridians recognize as privileged, without being hobbled by less important considerations); Insurance Co. v. Noya, 398 So.2d 836 (Fla. 5th DCA 1981) (failure to file timely motion for protective order or written objections does not bar party from asserting privilege for matters outside scope of discovery).

12004–2004
Momenah v. Ammache green
fladistctapp · 1993
1 sentence

2001Before dismissing an action as a sanction for a discovery violation, the court must find that the plaintiffs failure to comply was “willful, flagrant, contumacious, or contemptuous.” Id. at 123 .

12001–2001
Ferrante v. Waters green
fladistctapp · 1980
1 sentence

1990Ferrante v. Waters, 383 So.2d 749 (Fla. 4th DCA 1980).

11990–1990
Richardson v. State green
fla · 1971
1 sentence

1982Richardson v. State, 246 So.2d 771 (Fla 1971); State v. Bowers, 1 Fla. L.

11982–1982

Where else courts name it

OH 41 (1998–2026) IL 28 (1980–2026) FL 19 (1982–2024) OR 13 (1993–2026) MD 11 (1983–2024) ID 10 (1999–2021) WA 9 (2003–2019) MS 8 (2001–2025) CO 6 (2009–2026) AZ 6 (1995–2017) NJ 5 (2017–2020) MI 5 (2016–2026) ME 4 (2012–2025) PA 4 (2005–2016) NY 4 (2015–2026) MO 4 (1993–2020) ND 4 (2012–2023) CA 4 (2013–2024) OK 3 (1998–2009) NC 3 (2009–2021) WI 2 (1991–2019) TN 2 (2002–2002) NM 2 (2016–2025) WY 2 (2016–2016) NE 2 (2024–2025) MA 2 (1999–2023)

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