6 Florida opinions name it 2 courts 1918–2026 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Sharrard v. Ligongreen1 sentence2011But “ ‘a minor mistake or error in a claim of lien, or a good faith dispute as to the amount due does not constitute a willful exaggeration that operates to defeat an otherwise valid lien.’ ” Sharrard v. Ligon, 892 So.2d 1092, 1096 (Fla. 2d DCA 2004) (quoting § 713.31(2)(b)). | 1 | 1 |
Delta Painting, Inc. v. Baumanngreen1 sentence2004"However, a minor mistake or error in a claim of lien, or a good faith dispute as to the amount due does not constitute a willful exaggeration that operates to defeat an otherwise valid lien." § 713.31(2)(b); see Delta Painting, Inc. v. Baumann, 710 So.2d 663, 665-66 (Fla. 3d DCA 1998) (Cope, J., dissenting) (explaining the origin and purpose of this aspect of section 713.31(2)(b)). | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Florida. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Sprinkler Fitters v. FITR SERV.
green
1 sentence2026Section 255.05(2)(a)2. also says that “a minor mistake or error in a notice of nonpayment, or a good faith dispute as to the amount unpaid, does not constitute a willful exaggeration that operates to defeat an otherwise valid claim against the bond.” Id. | 1 | 2026–2026 |
CDI CONTRACTORS, LLC. v. Allbrite Elec. Contractors, Inc.
green
1 sentence2006With regard to the claim for fraudulent lien under section 713.31, Florida Statutes, there has in recent years been a statutory amendment stating, “However, a minor mistake or error in a claim of lien, or a good faith dispute as to the amount due does not constitute a willful exaggeration that operates to defeat an otherwise valid lien.” Id. § 713.31(2)(b). | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Wade v. Murrhee
neutral
2 sentences1922Wade v. Murrhee, 75 Fla. 494 , 78 South. 1922Wade v. Murrhee, 75 Fla. 494 , 78 South. | 1 | 1922–1922 |
Bloxham v. Florida Central & Peninsular Railroad
green
1 sentence1918Co., 35 Fla. 625 , 17 South. | 1 | 1918–1918 |
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.
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.