faith and credit clause in Florida

77 Florida opinions name it 4 courts 1922–2017 0 in the last five years

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Case	Followed	Cited
Trauger v. AJ Spagnol Lumber Co.green fla · 1983 · cited in 4 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1987–2014 2 sentences 2014Spagnol Lumber Co., 442 So. 2d 182, 183 (Fla. 1983) (“The full faith and credit clause does not . . . protect a judgment which was entered by a court that did not have personal or subject matter jurisdiction in the action . . . . ” (citing Miliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457 (1940))). 2014Spagnol Lumber Co., 442 So.2d 182, 183 (Fla.1983) (“The full faith and credit clause does not ... protect a judgment which was entered by a court that did not have personal or subject matter jurisdiction in the action .... ” (citing Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457 , 61 S.Ct. 339 , 85 L.Ed. 278 (1940))).	2	4
Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Huntgreen scotus · 1944 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1993–2017 2 sentences 2017White Co., 296 U.S. 268, 277 , 56 S.Ct. 229 , 80 L.Ed. 220 (1935); see also Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430, 439 , 64 S.Ct. 208 , 88 L.Ed. 149 (1943) (noting that “the clear purpose of the full faith and credit clause” was to establish the principle that “a litigation once pursued to judgment shall be as conclusive of the rights of the parties in every other court as in that where the judgment was rendered”); Pac. 2017White Co., 296 U.S. 268, 277 , 56 S.Ct. 229 , 80 L.Ed. 220 (1935); see also Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430, 439 , 64 S.Ct. 208 , 88 L.Ed. 149 (1943) (noting that “the clear purpose of the full faith and credit clause” was to establish the principle that “a litigation once pursued to judgment shall be as conclusive of the rights of the parties in every other court as in that where the judgment was rendered”); Pac.	2	3
Harris Investment Co. v. Hoodgreen fla · 1936 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1964–2013 2 sentences 2013Co. v. Hood, 123 Fla. 598 , 167 So. 25, 29 (1936) (describing the exception to the full faith and credit clause for a conflict in public policy as “narrow”). 2013Co. v. Hood, 123 Fla. 598 , 167 So. 25, 29 (1936) (describing the exception to the full faith and credit clause for a conflict in public policy as “narrow”).	2	3
Rhoades v. Bohngreen fladistctapp · 1959 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1961–1973 2 sentences 1973As stated by this Court in Rhoades v. Bohn, 114 So.2d 493, 499 (Fla.App. 1st, 1959), cert. den. 121 So.2d 777 (Fla.1960) and cases cited therein: “ ‘ * * * It possesses none of the attributes of finality so essential to entitle it to recognition and enforcement under the full faith and credit doctrine. 1970As stated by this Court in Rhoades v. Bohn, 114 So.2d 493, 499 (Fla.App. 1st, 1959), cert. den. 121 So.2d 777 (Fla. 1960) and cases cited therein: "* * * It possesses none of the attributes of finality so essential to entitle it to recognition and enforcement under the full faith and credit doctrine.	2	3
Minnesota v. Tarangreen fladistctapp · 1964 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1984–2013 2 sentences 2013However, “[lightweight contrary policies in one state will not counterbalance the top-heavy compulsion of the full faith and credit clause of the federal constitution to observe and enforce the judgments of another state.” State of Minn. v. Taran, 164 So.2d 893, 894 (Fla. 3d DCA 1964). 1984We repeat that "the room left for the play of conflicting policies is a narrow one," Harris Investment Co. v. Hood, 123 Fla. 598, 609 , 167 So. 25, 29 (1936) ( quoting from Broderick v. Rosner, 294 U.S. 629 , 55 S.Ct. 589 , 79 L.Ed. 1100 (1935)), and thus, "[l]ightweight contrary policies in one state will not counterbalance the top-heavy compulsion of the full faith and credit clause of the federal constitution to observe and enforce the judgments of another state." State of Minnesota v. Taran, 164 So.2d 893, 894 (Fla. 3d DCA 1964).	2	2
Milliken v. Meyergreen scotus · 1941 · cited in 5 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1983–2017 2 sentences 2017On the contrary, “the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution precludes any inquiry into the merits of the cause of action, the logic or consistency of the decision, or the validity of the legal principles on which the judgment is based.” Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457, 462 , 61 S.Ct. 339 , 85 L.Ed. 278 (1940). 2017On the contrary, “the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution precludes any inquiry into the merits of the cause of action, the logic or consistency of the decision, or the validity of the legal principles on which the judgment is based.” Milliken v. Meyer, 311 U.S. 457, 462 , 61 S.Ct. 339 , 85 L.Ed. 278 (1940).	1	5
Overly v. Overlygreen fla · 1953 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1976–1995 2 sentences 1995Dusesoi, 498 So.2d at 1349 ; see Baldwin v. Iowa State Traveling Men's Assn, 283 U.S. 522 , 51 S.Ct. 517 , 75 L.Ed. 1244 (1931); see also Overly v. Overly, 66 So.2d 706 (Fla. 1953); Baron v. Baron, 454 So.2d 86 (Fla. 4th DCA 1984) (trial court should have, under the full faith and credit clause, accorded res judicata effect to a New Hampshire divorce decree which was entered prior to the final judgment in the Florida proceeding where the husband did not attempt to appeal the New Hampshire court's determination of jurisdiction). 1984In Overly, supra, the Supreme Court concluded under similar circumstances that a foreign divorce decree was entitled to recognition in Florida under the full faith and credit clause of the Federal Constitution.	1	3
Herron v. Passailaiguegreen fla · 1926 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1932–1991 2 sentences 1991Herron v Passailaigue, 92 Fla. 818 , 110 So. at 539 (1926); Sammis v Wightman, 31 Fla. 10 , 12 So. 526 (1893). 1932J. 1135, Section 1611; Sammis v. Wightman, supra. In the Sammis case this Court also held, however, that where an action is brought upon a judgment obtained in another State "question of the former tribunal's jurisdiction *Page 590 of the person sued is open to inquiry and adjudication in the latter court;" and in the subsequent case of Herron v. Passailaigue, 92 Fla. 818 , 110 So.2d 539 , it was ruled that "neither the full faith and credit clause of the Federal Constitution nor the rules of comity prevent a collateral attack on a foreign judgment for the purpose of determining the applicatio	1	3
New York Ex Rel. Halvey v. Halveygreen scotus · 1947 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1949–1983 2 sentences 1983See, e.g., Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947); Griffin v. Griffin, 327 U.S. 220 , 66 S.Ct. 556 , 90 L.Ed. 635 (1946); Villano v. Harper, 248 So.2d 205 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). [11] See, e.g., Barber v. Barber, 323 U.S. 77 , 65 S.Ct. 137 , 89 L.Ed. 82 (1944); Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950); Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982); Courtney v. Warner, 290 So.2d 101 (Fla. 4th DCA 1974). [12] See, e.g., Sackler; McDuffie v. McDuffie, 155 Fla. 63 , 19 So.2d 511 (1944). [13] See, e.g., Yarborough v. Yarborough, 290 U.S. 202 , 54 S.Ct. 181 , 1983See, e.g., Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947); Griffin v. Griffin, 327 U.S. 220 , 66 S.Ct. 556 , 90 L.Ed. 635 (1946); Villano v. Harper, 248 So.2d 205 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). [11] See, e.g., Barber v. Barber, 323 U.S. 77 , 65 S.Ct. 137 , 89 L.Ed. 82 (1944); Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950); Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982); Courtney v. Warner, 290 So.2d 101 (Fla. 4th DCA 1974). [12] See, e.g., Sackler; McDuffie v. McDuffie, 155 Fla. 63 , 19 So.2d 511 (1944). [13] See, e.g., Yarborough v. Yarborough, 290 U.S. 202 , 54 S.Ct. 181 ,	1	3
Lechner v. Lechnergreen fla · 1944 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1947–1948 2 sentences 1948Since the adoption of our opinion and judgment in Lechner v. Lechner, supra, other jurisdictions have ruled upon the finality, power of modification and enforceability of similar final judgments entered under Section 1171-b of the Civil Practice Act supra. On this appeal we are requested, in light of these recent rulings by other jurisdictions, to re-examine, in part, the conclusion reached in the Lechner case as to finality, power of modification and enforceability under the full faith and credit clause of the judgment entered under said Section 1171-b. ..The following cases throw light on th 1948The weight of authority now sustains the view that a final judgment for alimony entered under Section 1171-b of the Civil Practice Act by the courts of the state of New York is final, not subject to modification, and is enforceable under the full faith and credit clause of the Federal Constitution, and to this extent we recede from and modify our opinion and judgment in Lechner v. Lechner, supra. The order sustaining the demurrer by the trial court was correct under Lechner v. Lechner prior to this-order of modification.	1	3
Baldwin v. Iowa State Traveling Men's Assn.green scotus · 1931 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1952–1995 2 sentences 1995Dusesoi, 498 So.2d at 1349 ; see Baldwin v. Iowa State Traveling Men's Assn, 283 U.S. 522 , 51 S.Ct. 517 , 75 L.Ed. 1244 (1931); see also Overly v. Overly, 66 So.2d 706 (Fla. 1953); Baron v. Baron, 454 So.2d 86 (Fla. 4th DCA 1984) (trial court should have, under the full faith and credit clause, accorded res judicata effect to a New Hampshire divorce decree which was entered prior to the final judgment in the Florida proceeding where the husband did not attempt to appeal the New Hampshire court's determination of jurisdiction). 1995Dusesoi, 498 So.2d at 1349 ; see Baldwin v. Iowa State Traveling Men's Assn, 283 U.S. 522 , 51 S.Ct. 517 , 75 L.Ed. 1244 (1931); see also Overly v. Overly, 66 So.2d 706 (Fla. 1953); Baron v. Baron, 454 So.2d 86 (Fla. 4th DCA 1984) (trial court should have, under the full faith and credit clause, accorded res judicata effect to a New Hampshire divorce decree which was entered prior to the final judgment in the Florida proceeding where the husband did not attempt to appeal the New Hampshire court's determination of jurisdiction).	1	2
Workingmen's Co-Operative Bank v. Wallacegreen fla · 1942 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1958–1987 2 sentences 1987See also Workingmens Cooperative Bank v. Wallace, 9 So.2d 731, 732 (Fla. 1942); Miller v. Kingsley, 194 Neb. 123 , 230 N.W.2d 472 (1975); Conquistador Hotel Corp. v. Fortina, 99 Wis.2d 16 , 298 N.W.2d 236 (Ct.App. 1980); Hilton International Company v. Arace, 35 Conn. Supp. 522 , 394 A.2d 739 (App. 1977); FMS Management Systems, Inc. v. Thomas, 65 N.C. 1958Irving Trust Co. v. Kaplan, 1944, 155 Fla. 120 , 20 So.2d 351 ; Workingmens Co-operative Bank v. Wallace, 1942, 151 Fla. 329 , 9 So.2d 731 .	1	2
Gaylord v. Gaylordgreen fla · 1950 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1961–1986 2 sentences 1986The law is clear that, “Florida Courts should not attempt to determine validity of a decree of a sister state or a foreign country unless something appears on face of record which discloses invalidity, and the most that a Florida court should do is to decide in proper cases whether foreign decrees should be accorded recognition under full faith and credit clause or rule of comity, U. S. Constitution, Article 4, Section 1.” Gaylord v. Gaylord, 45 So.2d 507 . 1961See Gaylord v. Gaylord, Fla.1950, 45 So.2d 507 ; 17A Am.Jur.	1	2
Roche v. McDonaldgreen scotus · 1928 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1944–1982 2 sentences 1982Fauntleroy v. Lum, 210 U.S. 230 , 28 S.Ct. 641 , 52 L.Ed. 1039 ; Roche v. McDonald, 275 U.S. 449 , 48 S.Ct. 142 , 72 L.Ed. 365 , 53 A.L.R. 1141 ; Titus v. Wallick, 306 U.S. 282 , 59 S.Ct. 557 , 83 L.Ed. 653 . 1982Fauntleroy v. Lum, 210 U.S. 230 , 28 S.Ct. 641 , 52 L.Ed. 1039 ; Roche v. McDonald, 275 U.S. 449 , 48 S.Ct. 142 , 72 L.Ed. 365 , 53 A.L.R. 1141 ; Titus v. Wallick, 306 U.S. 282 , 59 S.Ct. 557 , 83 L.Ed. 653 .	1	2
Haddock v. Haddockred · 1906 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1925–1935	1	2
Pitt Tyson Maner, Jr. v. Ingela Idfors Manergreen ca5 · 1969 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004	1	1
Fehlhaber v. Fehlhabergreen ca5 · 1982 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1999–1999	1	1
Morin v. Moringreen fladistctapp · 1985 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998	1	1
Boardwalk Regency Corp. v. Hornsteingreen fladistctapp · 1997 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997	1	1
Aldrich v. Aldrichgreen scotus · 1964 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995	1	1
SCG Travel, Inc. v. Westminster Financial Corp.green fladistctapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995	1	1
Elizabeth K. Knapp v. Walter P. McFarland Defendant-Appellee-Appellant, Sheriff of the City of New York, Appellant-Appelleegreen ca2 · 1972 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987	1	1
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway Co. v. Schendelgreen scotus · 1926 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984	1	1

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No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Florida. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (57)

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Sistare v. Sistare green · 1910 2 sentences 2012The court held that the “ ‘mere modes of execution provided by the laws of a state in which a judgment is rendered are not, by operation of the full faith and credit clause, obligatory upon the courts of another state in which the judgment is sought to be enforced[.]’ ” Id. (quoting Sistare v. Sistare, 218 U.S. 1, 26 , 30 S.Ct. 682 , 54 L.Ed. 905 (1910)). 2012The court held that the “ ‘mere modes of execution provided by the laws of a state in which a judgment is rendered are not, by operation of the full faith and credit clause, obligatory upon the courts of another state in which the judgment is sought to be enforced[.]’ ” Id. (quoting Sistare v. Sistare, 218 U.S. 1, 26 , 30 S.Ct. 682 , 54 L.Ed. 905 (1910)).	4	1944–2012
Barber v. Barber green scotus · 1944 2 sentences 1971I find no case in which this matter has been adequately treated, but I think Mr. Justice Jackson’s concurring opinion in Barber v. Barber, 1944, 323 U.S. 77, at 87 , 65 S.Ct. 137, 141 , 89 L.Ed. 82 , states the correct view: “Neither the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution nor the Act of Congress implementing it says anything about final judgments or, for that matter, about any judgments. 1971I find no case in which this matter has been adequately treated, but I think Mr. Justice Jackson’s concurring opinion in Barber v. Barber, 1944, 323 U.S. 77, at 87 , 65 S.Ct. 137, 141 , 89 L.Ed. 82 , states the correct view: “Neither the full faith and credit clause of the Constitution nor the Act of Congress implementing it says anything about final judgments or, for that matter, about any judgments.	4	1947–1983
In Re Petition for Adoption of an Infant by Vermeulen green fladistctapp · 1959 2 sentences 1973In re Vermeulen’s Petition, 114 So.2d 192 (Fla.App. 1st, 1959). 1962For this reason, it is settled in this jurisdiction that decrees affecting the custody of minors are not entitled to recognition under the full faith and credit clause of the United States * * *." See also Neal v. State, Fla.App. 1961, 135 So.2d 891 ; Carrier v. Vermeulen, Fla.App. 1959, 114 So.2d 192 ; Dahlke v. Dahlke, Fla. 1957, 97 So.2d 16 ; Little v. Franklin, Fla. 1949, 40 So.2d 768 ; People of State of New York ex rel.	4	1962–1973
Irving Trust Company v. Kaplan green fla · 1944 2 sentences 1961Irving Trust Co. v. Kaplan, 1944, 155 Fla. 120 , 20 So.2d 351 . 1961Irving Trust Co. v. Kaplan, 1944, 155 Fla. 120 , 20 So.2d 351 .	3	1953–1961
Milwaukee County v. M. E. White Co. green scotus · 1935 2 sentences 2017White Co., 296 U.S. 268, 277 , 56 S.Ct. 229 , 80 L.Ed. 220 (1935); see also Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430, 439 , 64 S.Ct. 208 , 88 L.Ed. 149 (1943) (noting that “the clear purpose of the full faith and credit clause” was to establish the principle that “a litigation once pursued to judgment shall be as conclusive of the rights of the parties in every other court as in that where the judgment was rendered”); Pac. 2017White Co., 296 U.S. 268, 277 , 56 S.Ct. 229 , 80 L.Ed. 220 (1935); see also Magnolia Petroleum Co. v. Hunt, 320 U.S. 430, 439 , 64 S.Ct. 208 , 88 L.Ed. 149 (1943) (noting that “the clear purpose of the full faith and credit clause” was to establish the principle that “a litigation once pursued to judgment shall be as conclusive of the rights of the parties in every other court as in that where the judgment was rendered”); Pac.	2	1983–2017
Palladay v. Palladay neutral fladistctapp · 1982 2 sentences 1986Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982). 1983See, e.g., Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947); Griffin v. Griffin, 327 U.S. 220 , 66 S.Ct. 556 , 90 L.Ed. 635 (1946); Villano v. Harper, 248 So.2d 205 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). [11] See, e.g., Barber v. Barber, 323 U.S. 77 , 65 S.Ct. 137 , 89 L.Ed. 82 (1944); Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950); Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982); Courtney v. Warner, 290 So.2d 101 (Fla. 4th DCA 1974). [12] See, e.g., Sackler; McDuffie v. McDuffie, 155 Fla. 63 , 19 So.2d 511 (1944). [13] See, e.g., Yarborough v. Yarborough, 290 U.S. 202 , 54 S.Ct. 181 ,	2	1983–1986
Berger v. Hollander green fladistctapp · 1980 2 sentences 1985Berger v. Hollander, 391 So.2d 716 (Fla. 2d DCA 1980); Sackler . 1983See, e.g., Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947); Griffin v. Griffin, 327 U.S. 220 , 66 S.Ct. 556 , 90 L.Ed. 635 (1946); Villano v. Harper, 248 So.2d 205 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). [11] See, e.g., Barber v. Barber, 323 U.S. 77 , 65 S.Ct. 137 , 89 L.Ed. 82 (1944); Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950); Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982); Courtney v. Warner, 290 So.2d 101 (Fla. 4th DCA 1974). [12] See, e.g., Sackler; McDuffie v. McDuffie, 155 Fla. 63 , 19 So.2d 511 (1944). [13] See, e.g., Yarborough v. Yarborough, 290 U.S. 202 , 54 S.Ct. 181 ,	2	1983–1985
Broderick v. Rosner green scotus · 1935 2 sentences 1984We repeat that "the room left for the play of conflicting policies is a narrow one," Harris Investment Co. v. Hood, 123 Fla. 598, 609 , 167 So. 25, 29 (1936) ( quoting from Broderick v. Rosner, 294 U.S. 629 , 55 S.Ct. 589 , 79 L.Ed. 1100 (1935)), and thus, "[l]ightweight contrary policies in one state will not counterbalance the top-heavy compulsion of the full faith and credit clause of the federal constitution to observe and enforce the judgments of another state." State of Minnesota v. Taran, 164 So.2d 893, 894 (Fla. 3d DCA 1964). 1984We repeat that "the room left for the play of conflicting policies is a narrow one," Harris Investment Co. v. Hood, 123 Fla. 598, 609 , 167 So. 25, 29 (1936) ( quoting from Broderick v. Rosner, 294 U.S. 629 , 55 S.Ct. 589 , 79 L.Ed. 1100 (1935)), and thus, "[l]ightweight contrary policies in one state will not counterbalance the top-heavy compulsion of the full faith and credit clause of the federal constitution to observe and enforce the judgments of another state." State of Minnesota v. Taran, 164 So.2d 893, 894 (Fla. 3d DCA 1964).	2	1964–1984
McDuffie v. McDuffie green fla · 1944 2 sentences 1983See, e.g., Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947); Griffin v. Griffin, 327 U.S. 220 , 66 S.Ct. 556 , 90 L.Ed. 635 (1946); Villano v. Harper, 248 So.2d 205 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). [11] See, e.g., Barber v. Barber, 323 U.S. 77 , 65 S.Ct. 137 , 89 L.Ed. 82 (1944); Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950); Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982); Courtney v. Warner, 290 So.2d 101 (Fla. 4th DCA 1974). [12] See, e.g., Sackler; McDuffie v. McDuffie, 155 Fla. 63 , 19 So.2d 511 (1944). [13] See, e.g., Yarborough v. Yarborough, 290 U.S. 202 , 54 S.Ct. 181 , 1983See, e.g., Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947); Griffin v. Griffin, 327 U.S. 220 , 66 S.Ct. 556 , 90 L.Ed. 635 (1946); Villano v. Harper, 248 So.2d 205 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). [11] See, e.g., Barber v. Barber, 323 U.S. 77 , 65 S.Ct. 137 , 89 L.Ed. 82 (1944); Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950); Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982); Courtney v. Warner, 290 So.2d 101 (Fla. 4th DCA 1974). [12] See, e.g., Sackler; McDuffie v. McDuffie, 155 Fla. 63 , 19 So.2d 511 (1944). [13] See, e.g., Yarborough v. Yarborough, 290 U.S. 202 , 54 S.Ct. 181 ,	2	1947–1983
Yarborough v. Yarborough green scotus · 1933 2 sentences 1983See, e.g., Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947); Griffin v. Griffin, 327 U.S. 220 , 66 S.Ct. 556 , 90 L.Ed. 635 (1946); Villano v. Harper, 248 So.2d 205 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). [11] See, e.g., Barber v. Barber, 323 U.S. 77 , 65 S.Ct. 137 , 89 L.Ed. 82 (1944); Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950); Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982); Courtney v. Warner, 290 So.2d 101 (Fla. 4th DCA 1974). [12] See, e.g., Sackler; McDuffie v. McDuffie, 155 Fla. 63 , 19 So.2d 511 (1944). [13] See, e.g., Yarborough v. Yarborough, 290 U.S. 202 , 54 S.Ct. 181 , 1983See, e.g., Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947); Griffin v. Griffin, 327 U.S. 220 , 66 S.Ct. 556 , 90 L.Ed. 635 (1946); Villano v. Harper, 248 So.2d 205 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). [11] See, e.g., Barber v. Barber, 323 U.S. 77 , 65 S.Ct. 137 , 89 L.Ed. 82 (1944); Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950); Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982); Courtney v. Warner, 290 So.2d 101 (Fla. 4th DCA 1974). [12] See, e.g., Sackler; McDuffie v. McDuffie, 155 Fla. 63 , 19 So.2d 511 (1944). [13] See, e.g., Yarborough v. Yarborough, 290 U.S. 202 , 54 S.Ct. 181 ,	2	1940–1983
Griffin v. Griffin green scotus · 1946 2 sentences 1948Since the adoption of our opinion and judgment in Lechner v. Lechner, supra, other jurisdictions have ruled upon the finality, power of modification and enforceability of similar final judgments entered under Section 1171-b of the Civil Practice Act supra. On this appeal we are requested, in light of these recent rulings by other jurisdictions, to re-examine, in part, the conclusion reached in the Lechner case as to finality, power of modification and enforceability under the full faith and credit clause of the judgment entered under said Section 1171-b. ..The following cases throw light on th 1948Since the adoption of our opinion and judgment in Lechner v. Lechner, supra, other jurisdictions have ruled upon the finality, power of modification and enforceability of similar final judgments entered under Section 1171-b of the Civil Practice Act supra. On this appeal we are requested, in light of these recent rulings by other jurisdictions, to re-examine, in part, the conclusion reached in the Lechner case as to finality, power of modification and enforceability under the full faith and credit clause of the judgment entered under said Section 1171-b. ..The following cases throw light on th	2	1948–1983
Sackler v. Sackler green fla · 1950 2 sentences 1983See, e.g., Halvey v. Halvey, 330 U.S. 610 , 67 S.Ct. 903 , 91 L.Ed. 1133 (1947); Griffin v. Griffin, 327 U.S. 220 , 66 S.Ct. 556 , 90 L.Ed. 635 (1946); Villano v. Harper, 248 So.2d 205 (Fla. 3d DCA 1971). [11] See, e.g., Barber v. Barber, 323 U.S. 77 , 65 S.Ct. 137 , 89 L.Ed. 82 (1944); Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950); Palladay v. Palladay, 422 So.2d 1108 (Fla. 5th DCA 1982); Courtney v. Warner, 290 So.2d 101 (Fla. 4th DCA 1974). [12] See, e.g., Sackler; McDuffie v. McDuffie, 155 Fla. 63 , 19 So.2d 511 (1944). [13] See, e.g., Yarborough v. Yarborough, 290 U.S. 202 , 54 S.Ct. 181 , 1980Sackler v. Sackler, 47 So.2d 292 (Fla. 1950).	2	1980–1983
Newton v. Newton green fla · 1971 2 sentences 1976Newton v. Newton, 245 So.2d 45 (Fla. 1971); Overly v. Overly, 66 So.2d 706 (Fla. 1953). 1972In Newton v. Newton, Fla.1971, 245 So.2d 45, 46 , the court explained that under the full faith and credit clause, U. S. Constitution, Art.	2	1972–1976
Bohn v. Rhoades green fla · 1960 2 sentences 1973As stated by this Court in Rhoades v. Bohn, 114 So.2d 493, 499 (Fla.App. 1st, 1959), cert. den. 121 So.2d 777 (Fla.1960) and cases cited therein: “ ‘ * * * It possesses none of the attributes of finality so essential to entitle it to recognition and enforcement under the full faith and credit doctrine. 1970As stated by this Court in Rhoades v. Bohn, 114 So.2d 493, 499 (Fla.App. 1st, 1959), cert. den. 121 So.2d 777 (Fla. 1960) and cases cited therein: "* * * It possesses none of the attributes of finality so essential to entitle it to recognition and enforcement under the full faith and credit doctrine.	2	1970–1973
Van Matre v. Sankey green alaska · 1893 2 sentences 1961Van Matre v. Sankey, 148 Ill. 536 , 36 N.E. 628 , 23 L.R.A. 665 , 39 Am.St.Rep. 196 ; 1 R.C.L. 615. 1929Van Matre v. Sanky, 148 Ill. 536 ; 1 R.	2	1929–1961
Perkins v. Perkins green · 1916 2 sentences 1938Perkins v. Perkins, 225 Mass. 82 , 113 N. E. 1926Perkins v. Perkins, 225 Mass. 82 , 113 N. E.	2	1926–1938
V.L. v. E.L. green scotus · 2016	1	2017–2017
Ruth D. Ledoux-Nottingham v. Jennifer Joy Downs, etc. green fla · 2017	1	2017–2017
Sainz v. Sainz green ncctapp · 1978	1	2012–2012
Johnson v. Johnson green sc · 1941	1	2012–2012
Federal Deposit Ins. Corp. v. Panelfab Intern. Corp. green fladistctapp · 1987	1	2002–2002
McBurney v. Aldrich green tennctapp · 1991	1	1997–1997
Baron v. Baron green fladistctapp · 1984	1	1995–1995
Coe v. Coe green scotus · 1948	1	1995–1995
Johnson v. Muelberger green scotus · 1951	1	1995–1995
Dusesoi v. Dusesoi green fladistctapp · 1986	1	1995–1995
Durfee v. Duke green scotus · 1963	1	1995–1995
Riskin v. Miklos green fladistctapp · 1990	1	1995–1995
Industrial Comm'n of Wis. v. McCartin green scotus · 1947	1	1994–1994
Bigelow v. Old Dominion Copper Mining & Smelting Co. green · 1912	1	1992–1992
Sammis v. James green fla · 1893	1	1991–1991
FMS Management Systems, Inc. v. Thomas green ncctapp · 1983	1	1987–1987
GNLV CORP. v. Featherstone neutral fladistctapp · 1987	1	1987–1987
Hilton International Co. v. Arace green connsuperct · 1977	1	1987–1987
Miller v. Kingsley green neb · 1975	1	1987–1987
Conquistador Hotel Corp. v. Fortino green wisctapp · 1980	1	1987–1987
Sherrer v. Sherrer green scotus · 1948	1	1986–1986
Courtney v. Warner green fladistctapp · 1974	1	1983–1983
Boyer v. Andrews green fla · 1940	1	1983–1983
Ackerman v. Yanoscik green texapp · 1980	1	1983–1983

Statutes the citing opinions construe

FL § 55.501 (4) USC § 28u.s.c.1738 (4) FL § 55.05 (3) FL § 55.502 (3) FL § 95.11 (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

NY 196 (1905–2025) CA 143 (1917–2025) TX 95 (1913–2026) IL 90 (1907–2026) NJ 82 (1906–2022) PA 78 (1926–2026) FL 77 (1922–2017) GA 75 (1907–2025) CT 74 (1930–2024) LA 49 (1923–2014) WA 47 (1908–2026) NC 46 (1909–2014) OH 45 (1919–2024) MD 37 (1915–2021) MO 35 (1909–2011) TN 34 (1917–2024) MA 32 (1914–2024) AL 30 (1922–2015) WV 27 (1914–2025) MI 26 (1918–2026) AR 24 (1926–2014) KS 24 (1907–2010) IN 24 (1922–2018) VA 23 (1924–2006) CO 22 (1912–2024) AZ 22 (1940–2023) SC 21 (1923–2018) OK 21 (1919–1994) IA 21 (1919–2025) OR 21 (1910–1983) MN 20 (1918–2001) NM 19 (1931–2018) NE 18 (1902–2023) MS 17 (1928–2024) DE 16 (1936–2022) RI 15 (1914–2010) ID 15 (1919–2012) NV 14 (1948–2015) MT 12 (1924–2008) KY 12 (1924–2021) UT 11 (1907–2011) DC 11 (1946–2025) ND 10 (1922–1984) AK 10 (1970–2022) SD 8 (1937–2024) VT 8 (1919–1976) WY 7 (1976–1998) HI 7 (1953–2010) ME 7 (1941–2014) NH 7 (1950–2014) WI 6 (1916–2002)

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