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preponderance of evidence rule in Florida

14 Florida opinions name it 3 courts 1958–2024 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 (11)

CaseFollowedCited
Topper v. Alcazar Operating Co.green
fla · 1948 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1958–1959
2 sentences

1959See Topper v. Alcazar Operating Co., 1948, 160 Fla. 421 , 35 So.2d 392 ; Todd v. Hyzer, 1944, 154 Fla. 702 , 18 So.2d 888 ; Williams v. Neeld-Gordon Co., 1923, 86 Fla. 59 , 97 So. 315 ; and Miller v. Murray, Fla.1953, 68 So.2d 594 .” The Chancellor was fully justified by the record in finding that appellants’ delay of more than three years was unexcused.

1959See Topper v. Alcazar Operating Co., 1948, 160 Fla. 421 , 35 So.2d 392 ; Todd v. Hyzer, 1944, 154 Fla. 702 , 18 So.2d 888 ; Williams v. Neeld-Gordon Co., 1923, 86 Fla. 59 , 97 So. 315 ; and Miller v. Murray, Fla.1953, 68 So.2d 594 .” The Chancellor was fully justified by the record in finding that appellants’ delay of more than three years was unexcused.

22
Humphrys v. Jarrellgreen
fladistctapp · 1958 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1971–1982
2 sentences

1982This test imposes a greater degree of proof than that required under the preponderance of evidence rule.” Humphrys v. Jarrell, 104 So.2d 404, 410 (Fla. 2d DCA 1958).

1971Humphrys v. Jarrell, Fla., 104 So.2d 404 .

12
City of Tallahassee v. Big Bend Police Benevolent Ass'ngreen
fladistctapp · 1998 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See City of Tallahassee v. Big Bend Police Benevolent Ass’n, 710 So.2d 214, 215 (Fla. 1st DCA 1998) (“Assuming, without deciding, that the application of the preponderance of evidence standard was required, the arbitrator’s use of the stricter standard is not a basis for vacating the arbitrator’s decision under section 682.13(1), Florida Statutes (1995).”).

11
Commercial Interiors Corp. of Boca Raton v. Pinkerton & Laws, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 2009 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See also Schnurmacher, 542 So.2d at 1329 (rejecting argument that arbitrator exceeds his power under section 682.13(l)(c) if the arbitrator “departs from the accepted rule of law” and holding that, absent a showing that the arbitrator went beyond the authority granted by the parties or the operative documents and decided an issue not pertinent to the resolution of the issue submitted to arbitration, an “award cannot be vacated under section 682.13(l)(c)”); Commercial Interiors Corp. of Boca Raton v. Pinkerton & Laws, Inc., 19 So.3d 1062, 1064 (Fla. 5th DCA 2009) (“[I]t appears that the trial c

11
Schnurmacher Holding, Inc. v. Noriegagreen
fla · 1989 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
1 sentence

2011See also Schnurmacher, 542 So.2d at 1329 (rejecting argument that arbitrator exceeds his power under section 682.13(l)(c) if the arbitrator “departs from the accepted rule of law” and holding that, absent a showing that the arbitrator went beyond the authority granted by the parties or the operative documents and decided an issue not pertinent to the resolution of the issue submitted to arbitration, an “award cannot be vacated under section 682.13(l)(c)”); Commercial Interiors Corp. of Boca Raton v. Pinkerton & Laws, Inc., 19 So.3d 1062, 1064 (Fla. 5th DCA 2009) (“[I]t appears that the trial c

11
Roseboro v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1988 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999
1 sentence

1999See Roseboro v. State, 528 So.2d 499 (Fla. 2d DCA 1988).

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Board of Education v. Boxgreen
illappct · 1989 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990See Board of Educ. v. Box, 191 Ill.

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Ferris v. Turlingtongreen
fla · 1987 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
1 sentence

1990Ferris v. Turlington, 510 So.2d at 294, n. 2 . [2] Other jurisdictions have specifically applied the preponderance of evidence standard in teacher dismissal cases.

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Estate of Ganier v. Estate of Ganiergreen
fla · 1982 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989See Estate of Ganier v. Estate of Ganier, 418 So.2d 256 (Fla. 1982).

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Denehy v. Stategreen
fla · 1980 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1988–1988
1 sentence

1988See Denehy v. State, 400 So.2d 1216 (Fla.1980).

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Muller v. Gables Racing Association, Inc.green
fla · 1940 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982This law applies with particular force to a parol contract where the requirements of definiteness, certainty and completeness are especially applicable. 29A Fla.Jur., “Specific Performance” § 27, at 613 (1967); see Muller v. Gables Racing Ass’n, 142 Fla. 834 , 196 So. 864, 867 (1940).

1982This law applies with particular force to a parol contract where the requirements of definiteness, certainty and completeness are especially applicable. 29A Fla.Jur., “Specific Performance” § 27, at 613 (1967); see Muller v. Gables Racing Ass’n, 142 Fla. 834 , 196 So. 864, 867 (1940).

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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 (13)

CaseCitedYears
Miller v. Murray green
fla · 1953
2 sentences

1959See Topper v. Alcazar Operating Co., 1948, 160 Fla. 421 , 35 So.2d 392 ; Todd v. Hyzer, 1944, 154 Fla. 702 , 18 So.2d 888 ; Williams v. Neeld-Gordon Co., 1923, 86 Fla. 59 , 97 So. 315 ; and Miller v. Murray, Fla.1953, 68 So.2d 594 .” The Chancellor was fully justified by the record in finding that appellants’ delay of more than three years was unexcused.

1958See Topper v. Alcazar Operating Co., 1948, 160 Fla. 421 , 35 So.2d 392 ; Todd v. Hyzer, 1944, 154 Fla. 702 , 18 So.2d 888 ; Williams v. Neeld-Gordon Co., 1923, 86 Fla. 59 , 97 So. 315 ; and Miller v. Murray, Fla. 1953, 68 So.2d 594 .

21958–1959
Todd v. Hyzer green
fla · 1944
2 sentences

1959See Topper v. Alcazar Operating Co., 1948, 160 Fla. 421 , 35 So.2d 392 ; Todd v. Hyzer, 1944, 154 Fla. 702 , 18 So.2d 888 ; Williams v. Neeld-Gordon Co., 1923, 86 Fla. 59 , 97 So. 315 ; and Miller v. Murray, Fla.1953, 68 So.2d 594 .” The Chancellor was fully justified by the record in finding that appellants’ delay of more than three years was unexcused.

1959See Topper v. Alcazar Operating Co., 1948, 160 Fla. 421 , 35 So.2d 392 ; Todd v. Hyzer, 1944, 154 Fla. 702 , 18 So.2d 888 ; Williams v. Neeld-Gordon Co., 1923, 86 Fla. 59 , 97 So. 315 ; and Miller v. Murray, Fla.1953, 68 So.2d 594 .” The Chancellor was fully justified by the record in finding that appellants’ delay of more than three years was unexcused.

21958–1959
Williams v. Neeld-Gordon Co. green
fla · 1923
2 sentences

1959See Topper v. Alcazar Operating Co., 1948, 160 Fla. 421 , 35 So.2d 392 ; Todd v. Hyzer, 1944, 154 Fla. 702 , 18 So.2d 888 ; Williams v. Neeld-Gordon Co., 1923, 86 Fla. 59 , 97 So. 315 ; and Miller v. Murray, Fla.1953, 68 So.2d 594 .” The Chancellor was fully justified by the record in finding that appellants’ delay of more than three years was unexcused.

1959See Topper v. Alcazar Operating Co., 1948, 160 Fla. 421 , 35 So.2d 392 ; Todd v. Hyzer, 1944, 154 Fla. 702 , 18 So.2d 888 ; Williams v. Neeld-Gordon Co., 1923, 86 Fla. 59 , 97 So. 315 ; and Miller v. Murray, Fla.1953, 68 So.2d 594 .” The Chancellor was fully justified by the record in finding that appellants’ delay of more than three years was unexcused.

21958–1959
Cox v. State green
fladistctapp · 2002
1 sentence

2024In Cox v. State, 816 So. 2d 160 (Fla. 2d DCA 2002), involving a probation revocation proceeding, which is also governed by a preponderance of evidence standard, the court concluded that a prior conviction could not be proved by name identity alone: Cox argues that the similarity in names and birth dates is insufficient to meet the preponderance of the evidence standard for revoking probation.

12024–2024
DEPT. OF BANKING & FIN. v. Osborne Stern green
fla · 1996
1 sentence

2008DCF relies on Department of Banking and Finance v. Osborne Stern and Co., 670 So.2d 932 (Fla.1996), in support of its argument.

12008–2008
Florida Dept. of Transp. v. JWC Co., Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1981
1 sentence

2008In J.W.C., cited in the above passage from Osborne, the First District explained that, in the context of a license application, a party's request for an administrative hearing "commenced a de novo proceeding, which, as previously indicated, is intended 'to formulate final agency action, not to review action taken earlier and preliminarily.'" J.W.C., 396 So.2d at 786-87 .

12008–2008
Cochran v. Broward County Police Benevolent Association, Inc. green
fladistctapp · 1997
1 sentence

1998Cochran v. Broward County Police Benevolent Ass’n, Inc., 693 So.2d 134 (Fla. 4th DCA 1997).

11998–1998
Howard v. Goodspeed green
fla · 1931
2 sentences

1975Fla. 1931, 101 Fla. 699 , 135 So. 294 ), the grantor satisfies this burden by meeting the preponderance of evidence test.

1975Fla. 1931, 101 Fla. 699 , 135 So. 294 ), the grantor satisfies this burden by meeting the preponderance of evidence test.

11975–1975
Marcus v. Hull green
fla · 1939
2 sentences

1975(Marcus v. Hull, 1940, 142 Fla. 306 , 195 So. 170 ) Sub judice, the trial court determined, as best he could, the true intent of the parties.

1975(Marcus v. Hull, 1940, 142 Fla. 306 , 195 So. 170 ) Sub judice, the trial court determined, as best he could, the true intent of the parties.

11975–1975
State v. Graham green
fladistctapp · 1970
1 sentence

1974As to the second question, we recently adopted in the case of McDole v. State, 283 So.2d 553 , opinion filed May 16, 1973, the preponderance of evidence rule in place of the clear and convincing evidence rule heretofore noted in Perkins v. State, (Fla. 1969), 228 So.2d 382 , 381; State v. Graham, (Fla.App. 1970), 240 So.2d 486 , and State v. Ansley, (Fla.App. 1971), 251 So.2d 42 .

11974–1974
Perkins v. State green
fla · 1969
1 sentence

1974As to the second question, we recently adopted in the case of McDole v. State, 283 So.2d 553 , opinion filed May 16, 1973, the preponderance of evidence rule in place of the clear and convincing evidence rule heretofore noted in Perkins v. State, (Fla. 1969), 228 So.2d 382 , 381; State v. Graham, (Fla.App. 1970), 240 So.2d 486 , and State v. Ansley, (Fla.App. 1971), 251 So.2d 42 .

11974–1974
McDole v. State green
fla · 1973
1 sentence

1974As to the second question, we recently adopted in the case of McDole v. State, 283 So.2d 553 , opinion filed May 16, 1973, the preponderance of evidence rule in place of the clear and convincing evidence rule heretofore noted in Perkins v. State, (Fla. 1969), 228 So.2d 382 , 381; State v. Graham, (Fla.App. 1970), 240 So.2d 486 , and State v. Ansley, (Fla.App. 1971), 251 So.2d 42 .

11974–1974
State v. Ansley neutral
fladistctapp · 1971
1 sentence

1974As to the second question, we recently adopted in the case of McDole v. State, 283 So.2d 553 , opinion filed May 16, 1973, the preponderance of evidence rule in place of the clear and convincing evidence rule heretofore noted in Perkins v. State, (Fla. 1969), 228 So.2d 382 , 381; State v. Graham, (Fla.App. 1970), 240 So.2d 486 , and State v. Ansley, (Fla.App. 1971), 251 So.2d 42 .

11974–1974

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