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reasons rule in Florida

59 Florida opinions name it 4 courts 1878–2024 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 (18)

CaseFollowedCited
State v. Pentaudegreen
fla · 1987 · cited in 8 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1987–1999
2 sentences

1999However, as noted in State v. Pentaude, 500 So.2d 526, 528 (Fla.1987), this rule does not completely limit the trial court’s discretion in sentencing. “[W]here a trial judge finds that the underlying reasons for violation of probation (as opposed to the mere fact of violation) are more than a minor infraction and are sufficiently egregious, he is entitled to depart from the presumptive guidelines range and impose an appropriate sentence within the statutory limit.” Pentaude, 500 So.2d at 528 .

1999However, as noted in State v. Pentaude, 500 So.2d 526, 528 (Fla.1987), this rule does not completely limit the trial court’s discretion in sentencing. “[W]here a trial judge finds that the underlying reasons for violation of probation (as opposed to the mere fact of violation) are more than a minor infraction and are sufficiently egregious, he is entitled to depart from the presumptive guidelines range and impose an appropriate sentence within the statutory limit.” Pentaude, 500 So.2d at 528 .

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Pentaude v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1985 · cited in 6 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1986–1989
2 sentences

1989In State v. Pentaude, 500 So.2d at 528, we expressly so held, stating: [W]e note agreement with the district court's holding that "[w]here a trial judge finds that the underlying reasons for violation of probation (as opposed to the mere fact of violation) are more than a minor infraction and are sufficiently egregious, he is entitled to depart from the presumptive guidelines range and impose an appropriate sentence within the statutory limit." [ Pentaude v. State, 478 So.2d 1147, 1149 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985)].

1988The supreme court found a departure on this basis proper, stating: Finally, we note agreement with the district court's holding that `[w]here a trial judge finds that the underlying reasons for violation of probation (as opposed to the mere fact of violation) are more than a minor infraction and are sufficiently egregious, he is entitled to depart from the presumptive guidelines range and impose an appropriate sentence within the statutory limit.' [ Pentaude v. State ] 478 So.2d 1147 at 1149 [Fla. 1st DCA 1985].

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Williams v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1985 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1987–1988
2 sentences

1988See Taylor v. State, 485 So.2d 900 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986), citing Williams v. State, 480 So.2d 679 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (certifying to this Court identical questions); Monti v. State, 480 So.2d 223 (Fla. 5th DCA 1985); Gordon v. State, 483 So.2d 22 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985).

1987See Taylor v. State, 485 So.2d 900 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986), citing Williams v. State, 480 So.2d 679 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (certifying to this Court identical questions); Monti v. State, 480 So.2d 223 (Fla. 5th DCA 1985); Gordon v. State, 483 So.2d 22 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985).

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Taylor v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 1986 · cited in 3 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1987–1988
2 sentences

1988See Taylor v. State, 485 So.2d 900 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986), citing Williams v. State, 480 So.2d 679 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (certifying to this Court identical questions); Monti v. State, 480 So.2d 223 (Fla. 5th DCA 1985); Gordon v. State, 483 So.2d 22 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985).

1987See Taylor v. State, 485 So.2d 900 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986), citing Williams v. State, 480 So.2d 679 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (certifying to this Court identical questions); Monti v. State, 480 So.2d 223 (Fla. 5th DCA 1985); Gordon v. State, 483 So.2d 22 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985).

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Castor v. Stategreen
fla · 1978 · cited in 2 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2008–2009
2 sentences

2009The Florida Supreme Court held the issue was not preserved for review and explained, citing Castor v. State, 365 So.2d 701 (Fla.1978), the reasons for the requirement that a contemporaneous objection be made in the trial court.

2008We recently explained the reasons for the rule: This requirement is "based on practical necessity and basic fairness in the operation of a judicial system." Castor v. State, 365 So.2d 701, 703 (Fla.1978).

12
Fullerton v. Hospital Corp. of Americagreen
fladistctapp · 1995 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
1 sentence

2017In Fullerton v. Hospital Corporation of America, 660 So.2d 389, 390 (Fla. 5th DCA 1995), Fullerton’s cause of action arose as the result of his wife’s exposure to radiation when she was a student trainee studying radiation technology at the hospital.

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Dorsey v. Stategreen
fla · 2003 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
1 sentence

2013See Dorsey v. State, 868 So.2d 1192, 1199 (Fla.2003) (“[T]he proponent of a strike based on nonverbal behavior may satisfy its burden of production of a race-neutral reason during the second step of the process described in Melbourne only if the behavior is observed by the trial court or otherwise has record support.”).

11
Mills v. Redwing Carriers, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 1961 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Id. at 456 (citations omitted); see also Buchman, 381 So.2d at 230 ; Florida Power Corp. v. Barron, 481 So.2d 1309 (Fla. 2d DCA), review dismissed, 488 So.2d 829 (Fla. 1986).

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Buchman v. Seaboard Coast Line R. Co.green
fla · 1980 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1995–1995
1 sentence

1995Id. at 456 (citations omitted); see also Buchman, 381 So.2d at 230 ; Florida Power Corp. v. Barron, 481 So.2d 1309 (Fla. 2d DCA), review dismissed, 488 So.2d 829 (Fla. 1986).

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Davis v. Meadox Medicals, Inc.green
fladistctapp · 1990 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
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Dressler v. Tubbsgreen
fla · 1983 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
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Rayle v. Merrillgreen
fladistctapp · 1962 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1987–1987
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Culbert v. Sampson's Supermarkets Inc.green
me · 1982 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
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Stevens v. Dukegreen
fla · 1949 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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Lake Parker Mall, Inc. v. Carsongreen
fladistctapp · 1976 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
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Cox v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co.green
fladistctapp · 1980 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1981–1981
11
Hickey v. Wellsgreen
fla · 1956 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1970–1970
11
In re Dade County Bar Ass'n President's & State Attorney's Special Committeegreen
fla · 1959 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 1968–1968
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (62)

CaseCitedYears
Gordon v. State neutral
fladistctapp · 1985
2 sentences

1988See Taylor v. State, 485 So.2d 900 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986), citing Williams v. State, 480 So.2d 679 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (certifying to this Court identical questions); Monti v. State, 480 So.2d 223 (Fla. 5th DCA 1985); Gordon v. State, 483 So.2d 22 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985).

1987See Taylor v. State, 485 So.2d 900 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986), citing Williams v. State, 480 So.2d 679 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (certifying to this Court identical questions); Monti v. State, 480 So.2d 223 (Fla. 5th DCA 1985); Gordon v. State, 483 So.2d 22 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985).

31987–1988
Monti v. State green
fladistctapp · 1985
2 sentences

1988See Taylor v. State, 485 So.2d 900 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986), citing Williams v. State, 480 So.2d 679 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (certifying to this Court identical questions); Monti v. State, 480 So.2d 223 (Fla. 5th DCA 1985); Gordon v. State, 483 So.2d 22 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985).

1987See Taylor v. State, 485 So.2d 900 (Fla. 4th DCA 1986), citing Williams v. State, 480 So.2d 679 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985) (certifying to this Court identical questions); Monti v. State, 480 So.2d 223 (Fla. 5th DCA 1985); Gordon v. State, 483 So.2d 22 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985).

31987–1988
Brasfield v. United States green
scotus · 1926
2 sentences

1999The reasons for the rule precluding a judge from delving into the jury's numerical division are those articulated in Brasfield : the inquiry serves no useful purpose that cannot be attained through less intrusive questions; the inquiry has a tendency to be coercive; and it interferes with the proper relation of the judge to the jury. 272 U.S. at 450 , 47 S.Ct. at 135-36 .

1999The reasons for the rule precluding a judge from delving into the jury's numerical division are those articulated in Brasfield : the inquiry serves no useful purpose that cannot be attained through less intrusive questions; the inquiry has a tendency to be coercive; and it interferes with the proper relation of the judge to the jury. 272 U.S. at 450 , 47 S.Ct. at 135-36 .

21997–1999
Bencomo v. Bencomo green
fla · 1967
2 sentences

1979In our opinion Bencomo v. Bencomo, 200 So.2d 171 (Fla. 1967) and Corren v. Corren, 47 So.2d 774 (Fla. 1950) should be overruled and the doctrine of interspousal tort immunity should be abrogated so as to permit a married person to sue his or her spouse for any torts committed by the marital partner.

1972I simply think the reasons for the rule are absent under the factual situation here and the trial judge's order dismissing should be reversed. *21 Basically, however, I would adopt the reasoning in Justice Ervin's dissent in Bencomo v. Bencomo, Fla. 1967, 200 So.2d 171 , where he quoted from Harper and James On Torts, Vol. I, 1956, Sec. 8.10 p. 646. "`The metaphysical and practical reasons which prevented [suit between husband and wife] at common law are no longer applicable.

21972–1979
Florida Forest & Park Service v. Eston Strickland green
fla · 1944
2 sentences

1960However, as we have frequently held, the ruling of the full Commission does not reach the Circuit Court with a presumption of correctness, Florida Forest and Park Service v. Strickland, 154 Fla. 472 , 18 So.2d 251 , as is true when ‘a case’' is before this Court on appeal, but the Commission’s judgment upon review of the Deputy Commissioner’s findings and award should be tested by the Circuit •Court in the manner hereinafter outlined when it is clear that the answer to the question presented depends upon an appraisal of conflicting evidence. “ * * * The fact-finding arbiter is •usually in a be

1960However, as we have frequently held, the ruling of the full Commission does not reach the Circuit Court with a presumption of correctness, Florida Forest and Park Service v. Strickland, 154 Fla. 472 , 18 So.2d 251 , as is true when ‘a case’' is before this Court on appeal, but the Commission’s judgment upon review of the Deputy Commissioner’s findings and award should be tested by the Circuit •Court in the manner hereinafter outlined when it is clear that the answer to the question presented depends upon an appraisal of conflicting evidence. “ * * * The fact-finding arbiter is •usually in a be

21951–1960
People v. Doyell green
cal · 1874
2 sentences

1937Pr. 428 ; 5 Dev. 367 ; 12 Kan. 539 ; 48 Cal. 85 ; 37 Iowa 339 .) It is needless to discuss the reasons for the rule.

1878Pr., 428 ; 5 Dev., 367 ; 12 Han., 539; 48 Cal., 85 ; 37 Iowa, 339 .) It is needless to discuss the reasons for the rule.

21878–1937
Bingham v. Foster neutral
iowa · 1873
2 sentences

1937Pr. 428 ; 5 Dev. 367 ; 12 Kan. 539 ; 48 Cal. 85 ; 37 Iowa 339 .) It is needless to discuss the reasons for the rule.

1878Pr., 428 ; 5 Dev., 367 ; 12 Han., 539; 48 Cal., 85 ; 37 Iowa, 339 .) It is needless to discuss the reasons for the rule.

21878–1937
Diana Coba, etc. v. Tricam Industries, Inc. green
fla · 2015
1 sentence

2024One of the reasons for this rule of preservation is to prevent the complaining party from strategically avoiding the risk of “having the award unfavorably adjusted.” Id.

12024–2024
Linn v. Fossum green
fla · 2006
2 sentences

2018The reasons for this rule are twofold: first, such testimony "indicates a group consensus based on hearsay that would not be conveyed by testimony that the expert relied on records, tests, or reports from ... medical providers directly involved in the diagnosis or treatment of the patient." Id.

2018The reasons for this rule are twofold: first, such testimony “indicates a group consensus based on hearsay that would not be - 18 - conveyed by testimony that the expert relied on records, tests, or reports from . . . medical providers directly involved in the diagnosis or treatment of the patient.” Id.

12018–2018
Wallace v. Dean green
fladistctapp · 2007
2 sentences

2009CONCLUSION For the reasons provided in our analysis, we quash the decision of the Fifth District Court of Appeal in Wallace v. Dean, 970 So.2d 864 (Fla. 5th DCA 2007), approve and reaffirm the decisions listed in footnote 2, supra, to the extent that they are consistent with our analysis and holding, and conclude that the Sheriff undertook and owed the decedent a common-law duty of care.

2009CONCLUSION For the reasons provided in our analysis, we quash the decision of the Fifth District Court of Appeal in Wallace v. Dean, 970 So.2d 864 (Fla. 5th DCA 2007), approve and reaffirm the decisions listed in footnote 2, supra, to the extent that they are consistent with our analysis and holding, and conclude that the Sheriff undertook and owed the decedent a common-law duty of care.

12009–2009
System Components Corp. v. Dept. of Transp. green
fladistctapp · 2008
1 sentence

2009CONCLUSION For the reasons provided in our analysis, we approve the decision of the Fifth District Court of Appeal in System Components Corp. v. Department of Transportation, 985 So.2d 687 (Fla. 5th DCA 2008), and disapprove the decision of the Fourth District in State Department of Transportation v. Tire Centers, LLC, 895 So.2d 1110 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005).

12009–2009
State Dept. of Transp. v. Tire Centers green
fladistctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2009CONCLUSION For the reasons provided in our analysis, we approve the decision of the Fifth District Court of Appeal in System Components Corp. v. Department of Transportation, 985 So.2d 687 (Fla. 5th DCA 2008), and disapprove the decision of the Fourth District in State Department of Transportation v. Tire Centers, LLC, 895 So.2d 1110 (Fla. 4th DCA 2005).

12009–2009
FB v. State green
fla · 2003
1 sentence

2008The rule "not only affords trial judges the opportunity to address and possibly redress a claimed error, it also prevents counsel from allowing errors in the proceedings to go unchallenged and later using the error to a client's tactical advantage." F.B. v. State, 852 So.2d 226 , 229 (Fla.2003).

12008–2008
Dunn v. United States green
scotus · 1932
2 sentences

2001L.Rev. 297, 333 n. 146 (1982) (explaining the constitutional right to reasoned judicial decisions, but observing, at the outset, that the author would not discuss "the more problematic issue of the application of a reasons requirement to jury as opposed to judicial decisions," because the "values that would be served by requiring explanations of jury verdicts might well be outweighed by the values served by the traditional reluctance to invade the `sacred province' of the jury's deliberative process") (citing Dunn v. United States, 284 U.S. 390 , 52 S.Ct. 189 , 76 L.Ed. 356 (1932); United Stat

2001L.Rev. 297, 333 n. 146 (1982) (explaining the constitutional right to reasoned judicial decisions, but observing, at the outset, that the author would not discuss "the more problematic issue of the application of a reasons requirement to jury as opposed to judicial decisions," because the "values that would be served by requiring explanations of jury verdicts might well be outweighed by the values served by the traditional reluctance to invade the `sacred province' of the jury's deliberative process") (citing Dunn v. United States, 284 U.S. 390 , 52 S.Ct. 189 , 76 L.Ed. 356 (1932); United Stat

12001–2001
United States v. Joseph Maybury green
ca2 · 1960
1 sentence

2001L.Rev. 297, 333 n. 146 (1982) (explaining the constitutional right to reasoned judicial decisions, but observing, at the outset, that the author would not discuss "the more problematic issue of the application of a reasons requirement to jury as opposed to judicial decisions," because the "values that would be served by requiring explanations of jury verdicts might well be outweighed by the values served by the traditional reluctance to invade the `sacred province' of the jury's deliberative process") (citing Dunn v. United States, 284 U.S. 390 , 52 S.Ct. 189 , 76 L.Ed. 356 (1932); United Stat

12001–2001
Amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070(J)—Time Limit for Service green
fla · 1998
1 sentence

1999The reasons for this rule change are set out in Amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070(j) — Time Limit for Service, 720 So.2d 505 (Fla.1998). 1 Additionally, in the opinion adopting the rule, we stated that the amended rule shall apply where “just and practicable, to all civil cases pending as of the date of this opinion [Mar. 4, 1999].” Amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070(j)-Time Limit for Service, 746 So.2d at 1084 .

11999–1999
Amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070(J)—Time Limit for Service green
fla · 1999
1 sentence

1999The reasons for this rule change are set out in Amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070(j) — Time Limit for Service, 720 So.2d 505 (Fla.1998). 1 Additionally, in the opinion adopting the rule, we stated that the amended rule shall apply where “just and practicable, to all civil cases pending as of the date of this opinion [Mar. 4, 1999].” Amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070(j)-Time Limit for Service, 746 So.2d at 1084 .

11999–1999
L.B.G. Properties, Inc. v. Chisholm Realty Co. neutral
fladistctapp · 1988
1 sentence

1998Id. at 514 .

11998–1998
Florida Power Corp. v. Barron green
fladistctapp · 1986
1 sentence

1995Id. at 456 (citations omitted); see also Buchman, 381 So.2d at 230 ; Florida Power Corp. v. Barron, 481 So.2d 1309 (Fla. 2d DCA), review dismissed, 488 So.2d 829 (Fla. 1986).

11995–1995
Barr v. State green
fladistctapp · 1985
1 sentence

1995Clemons, 629 So.2d at 1068 (citing Barr v. State, 474 So.2d 417 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985)).

11995–1995
Clemons v. State green
fladistctapp · 1994
1 sentence

1995Clemons, 629 So.2d at 1068 (citing Barr v. State, 474 So.2d 417 (Fla. 2d DCA 1985)).

11995–1995
Knight v. State green
fladistctapp · 1990
11993–1993
State v. Slappy green
fla · 1988
11993–1993
Healey v. State green
fladistctapp · 1990
11992–1992
Kelley v. State green
fla · 1986
11992–1992
Zeidwig v. Ward green
fla · 1989
11991–1991
Ree v. State green
fla · 1990
11991–1991
State v. Neil green
fla · 1984
11990–1990
Lambert v. State green
fladistctapp · 1987
11989–1989
Young v. State green
fladistctapp · 1988
11989–1989
State v. Mischler green
fla · 1986
11986–1986
Jackson v. State green
fladistctapp · 1984
11985–1985
State v. Jackson green
fla · 1985
11985–1985
Dziokonski v. Babineau green
mass · 1978
11982–1982
Keck v. Jackson green
ariz · 1979
11982–1982
Sinn v. Burd green
pa · 1979
11982–1982
Portee v. Jaffee green
nj · 1980
11982–1982
Resavage v. Davies green
md · 1952
11982–1982
Corso v. Merrill green
nh · 1979
11982–1982
TOMS v. McCONNEL green
michctapp · 1973
11982–1982

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