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parens patriae doctrine in Florida

8 Florida opinions name it 2 courts 1977–2015 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Beverlygreen
fla · 1977 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1989–1998
2 sentences

1998This doctrine originates from the common *196 law and, as stated by our supreme court in In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 484 (Fla.1977), "[t]he Parens Patriae doctrine is used as a basis for state laws which protect the interest of minors, establish guardianships and provide for the involuntary commitment of the mentally ill." Here, it was used by the court to protect children determined to be dependent.

1998This doctrine originates from the common *196 law and, as stated by our supreme court in In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 484 (Fla.1977), "[t]he Parens Patriae doctrine is used as a basis for state laws which protect the interest of minors, establish guardianships and provide for the involuntary commitment of the mentally ill." Here, it was used by the court to protect children determined to be dependent.

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Nelson v. Nelsongreen
fladistctapp · 1983 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1983–1996
2 sentences

1996Nelson v. Nelson, 433 So.2d 1015, 1019 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983); Rothman v. Rothman, 599 So.2d 260 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992); Kennedy v. Kennedy, 559 So.2d 713 (Fla. 5th DCA 1990); Alvarez v. Alvarez, 566 So.2d 516 (Fla. 3d DCA 1990).

1983Id. at 1019 .

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Global Travel Marketing, Inc. v. Sheagreen
fla · 2005 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015See, e.g., Global Travel Mktg. v. Shea, 908 So. 2d 392, 399 (Fla. 2005).

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Satz v. Perlmuttergreen
fladistctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989Perlmutter, 362 So.2d at 162.

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Lynch v. Baxleygreen
almd · 1974 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1989–1989
1 sentence

1989This doctrine, which literally translates to mean "parent of the country," originates from the presumption that "the state is the ultimate guardian of those of its citizens who are incapable of caring for their own interests," In re Beverly, 342 So.2d 481, 485 (Fla. 1977) (quoting Lynch v. Baxley, 386 F. Supp. 378, 390-91 (M.D.Ala. 1974)), and has been used traditionally "as a basis for state laws which protect the interests of minors, establish guardianships and provide for the involuntary commitment of the mentally ill." In re Beverly, 342 So.2d at 485 .

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Fry v. Ballgreen
colo · 1975 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1983–1983
2 sentences

1983See, e.g., Fry v. Ball, 190 Colo. 128 , 544 P.2d 402 (1975); In re Custody of Thomas, 36 Colo. App. 96 , 537 P.2d 1095 (1975); Zillmer v. Zillmer, 8 Wis.2d 657 , 101 N.W.2d 703 (1960).

1983See, e.g., Fry v. Ball, 190 Colo. 128 , 544 P.2d 402 (1975); In re Custody of Thomas, 36 Colo. App. 96 , 537 P.2d 1095 (1975); Zillmer v. Zillmer, 8 Wis.2d 657 , 101 N.W.2d 703 (1960).

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Sluis v. Betty W.green
calctapp · 1972 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
2 sentences

1977See In re W., 29 Cal. App.3d 623 , 105 Cal. Rptr. 736 (1972).

1977See In re W., 29 Cal. App.3d 623 , 105 Cal. Rptr. 736 (1972).

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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 (5)

CaseCitedYears
Alvarez v. Alvarez green
fladistctapp · 1990
1 sentence

1996Nelson v. Nelson, 433 So.2d 1015, 1019 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983); Rothman v. Rothman, 599 So.2d 260 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992); Kennedy v. Kennedy, 559 So.2d 713 (Fla. 5th DCA 1990); Alvarez v. Alvarez, 566 So.2d 516 (Fla. 3d DCA 1990).

11996–1996
Rothman v. Rothman green
fladistctapp · 1992
1 sentence

1996Nelson v. Nelson, 433 So.2d 1015, 1019 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983); Rothman v. Rothman, 599 So.2d 260 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992); Kennedy v. Kennedy, 559 So.2d 713 (Fla. 5th DCA 1990); Alvarez v. Alvarez, 566 So.2d 516 (Fla. 3d DCA 1990).

11996–1996
Kennedy v. Kennedy green
fladistctapp · 1990
1 sentence

1996Nelson v. Nelson, 433 So.2d 1015, 1019 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983); Rothman v. Rothman, 599 So.2d 260 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992); Kennedy v. Kennedy, 559 So.2d 713 (Fla. 5th DCA 1990); Alvarez v. Alvarez, 566 So.2d 516 (Fla. 3d DCA 1990).

11996–1996
In Re Custody of Thomas green
coloctapp · 1975
2 sentences

1983See, e.g., Fry v. Ball, 190 Colo. 128 , 544 P.2d 402 (1975); In re Custody of Thomas, 36 Colo. App. 96 , 537 P.2d 1095 (1975); Zillmer v. Zillmer, 8 Wis.2d 657 , 101 N.W.2d 703 (1960).

1983See, e.g., Fry v. Ball, 190 Colo. 128 , 544 P.2d 402 (1975); In re Custody of Thomas, 36 Colo. App. 96 , 537 P.2d 1095 (1975); Zillmer v. Zillmer, 8 Wis.2d 657 , 101 N.W.2d 703 (1960).

11983–1983
Zillmer v. Zillmer green
wis · 1960
1 sentence

1983See, e.g., Fry v. Ball, 190 Colo. 128 , 544 P.2d 402 (1975); In re Custody of Thomas, 36 Colo. App. 96 , 537 P.2d 1095 (1975); Zillmer v. Zillmer, 8 Wis.2d 657 , 101 N.W.2d 703 (1960).

11983–1983

Where else courts name it

NJ 34 (1953–2025) IL 26 (1978–2024) CA 23 (1964–2025) NY 16 (1968–2025) PA 16 (1964–2021) OH 13 (1988–2026) MD 13 (1984–2021) IN 10 (1979–2023) TX 9 (1946–2024) FL 8 (1977–2015) CO 8 (1970–2025) MT 7 (1962–2012) MN 7 (1987–2018) KS 7 (1977–2004) OK 7 (1963–2012) WV 6 (1963–2024) VT 6 (1983–2024) NE 6 (1968–2020) AK 5 (1976–2024) IA 4 (1985–2020) AZ 4 (1965–2022) MA 4 (1979–2014) WA 4 (2014–2015) SC 3 (1989–2017) LA 3 (1971–2008) TN 3 (1998–2014) CT 2 (1992–2000) GA 2 (1982–1995) MO 2 (1950–1988) VA 2 (1995–2003) NM 2 (1954–1990) DC 2 (1985–2018) WI 2 (1980–2006) AL 2 (1937–2008) MS 2 (1969–1982) NC 2 (1985–2000) VI 2 (1977–2014) MI 2 (1993–2008)

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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