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potential affirmative defense in Florida

6 Florida opinions name it 2 courts 2001–2018 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 (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Hill v. Lockhartgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 5 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2001–2018
2 sentences

2018See Hill, 474 U.S. at 59 (“[W]here the alleged error of counsel is a failure to advise the defendant of a potential affirmative defense to the crime charged, the resolution of the 1 In Pryear, we noted that the current version of the DUI manslaughter statute contains an even lower threshold for establishing causation than the version of the statute interpreted in Magaw and Hubbard.

2011In Hill , the Court explained: “[W]here the alleged error of counsel is a failure to advise the defendant of a potential affirmative defense to the crime charged, the resolution of the 'prejudice’ inquiry will depend largely on whether the affirmative defense likely would have succeeded at trial.” 474 U.S. at 59 , 106 S.Ct. 366 .

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Odom v. Stategreen
fladistctapp · 2001 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
1 sentence

2007Odom v. State, 782 So.2d 510, 512 (Fla. 1st DCA 2001) (citing Hill v. Lockhart, 474 U.S. 52, 59 , 106 S.Ct. 366 , 88 L.Ed.2d 203 (1985) ("where the alleged error of counsel is a failure to advise of a potential affirmative defense to the crime charged, the resolution of the prejudice inquiry will depend largely on whether *307 the affirmative defense likely would have succeeded at trial")).

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Jackie Evans v. Leo Meyer, Warden, Logan Correctional Centergreen
ca7 · 1984 · cited in 1 Florida opinions naming this issue, 2004–2004
1 sentence

2004See, e.g., Evans v. Meyer, 742 F.2d 371, 375 (C.A.7 1984) ("It is inconceivable to us ... that [the defendant] would have gone to trial on a defense of intoxication, or that if he had done so he either would have been acquitted or, if convicted, would nevertheless have been given a shorter sentence than he actually received").

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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 (8)

CaseCitedYears
Wetherell v. Evarts neutral
vt · 1845
1 sentence

2016Co. v. Camp, 64 Tex. 521 (1885); Cox v. Reinhardt, 41 Tex. 591 (1874); Moreland v. Atchison, 24 Tex. 164 (1859); Bradford v. Hamilton, 7 Tex. 55 (1851); Linn v. Scott, 3 Tex. 67 (1848); Wetherell v. Evarts, 17 Vt. 219 (1845); Turner v. Pierce, 31 Wis. 342 (1872). - 12 - foreclosure lawsuit; rather, a prior plaintiff's lack of standing raised a potential affirmative defense to challenge the strength of the foreclosing plaintiff's claim: [T]he ownership or title can be inquired into, only for the purpose of letting in any defense or set-off the maker would have had as against a former holder (wh

12016–2016
Turner v. Pierce neutral
· 1872
2 sentences

2016Co. v. Camp, 64 Tex. 521 (1885); Cox v. Reinhardt, 41 Tex. 591 (1874); Moreland v. Atchison, 24 Tex. 164 (1859); Bradford v. Hamilton, 7 Tex. 55 (1851); Linn v. Scott, 3 Tex. 67 (1848); Wetherell v. Evarts, 17 Vt. 219 (1845); Turner v. Pierce, 31 Wis. 342 (1872). - 12 - foreclosure lawsuit; rather, a prior plaintiff's lack of standing raised a potential affirmative defense to challenge the strength of the foreclosing plaintiff's claim: [T]he ownership or title can be inquired into, only for the purpose of letting in any defense or set-off the maker would have had as against a former holder (wh

2016Co. v. Camp, 64 Tex. 521 (1885); Cox v. Reinhardt, 41 Tex. 591 (1874); Moreland v. Atchison, 24 Tex. 164 (1859); Bradford v. Hamilton, 7 Tex. 55 (1851); Linn v. Scott, 3 Tex. 67 (1848); Wetherell v. Evarts, 17 Vt. 219 (1845); Turner v. Pierce, 31 Wis. 342 (1872). - 12 - foreclosure lawsuit; rather, a prior plaintiff's lack of standing raised a potential affirmative defense to challenge the strength of the foreclosing plaintiff's claim: [T]he ownership or title can be inquired into, only for the purpose of letting in any defense or set-off the maker would have had as against a former holder (wh

12016–2016
Hovey v. Sebring green
mich · 1872
1 sentence

2016However, the court in Hovey never suggested that a plaintiffs failure to prove this point would warrant the dismissal of its foreclosure lawsuit; rather, a prior plaintiffs lack of standing raised a potential affirmative defense to challenge the strength of the foreclosing plaintiffs claim: [T]he ownership or title can be inquired into, only for the purpose of letting in any defense or set-off the maker would have had as against a former holder (when transferred after maturity or with notice), or for the purpose of showing that the plaintiffs possession of the note is not in good faith.” Id. (

12016–2016
Linn v. Scott green
· 1848
1 sentence

2016Co. v. Camp, 64 Tex. 521 (1885); Cox v. Reinhardt, 41 Tex. 591 (1874); Moreland v. Atchison, 24 Tex. 164 (1859); Bradford v. Hamilton, 7 Tex. 55 (1851); Linn v. Scott, 3 Tex. 67 (1848); Wetherell v. Evarts, 17 Vt. 219 (1845); Turner v. Pierce, 31 Wis. 342 (1872). - 12 - foreclosure lawsuit; rather, a prior plaintiff's lack of standing raised a potential affirmative defense to challenge the strength of the foreclosing plaintiff's claim: [T]he ownership or title can be inquired into, only for the purpose of letting in any defense or set-off the maker would have had as against a former holder (wh

12016–2016
Bradford v. Hamilton neutral
· 1851
1 sentence

2016Co. v. Camp, 64 Tex. 521 (1885); Cox v. Reinhardt, 41 Tex. 591 (1874); Moreland v. Atchison, 24 Tex. 164 (1859); Bradford v. Hamilton, 7 Tex. 55 (1851); Linn v. Scott, 3 Tex. 67 (1848); Wetherell v. Evarts, 17 Vt. 219 (1845); Turner v. Pierce, 31 Wis. 342 (1872). - 12 - foreclosure lawsuit; rather, a prior plaintiff's lack of standing raised a potential affirmative defense to challenge the strength of the foreclosing plaintiff's claim: [T]he ownership or title can be inquired into, only for the purpose of letting in any defense or set-off the maker would have had as against a former holder (wh

12016–2016
Moreland v. Atchison neutral
tex · 1859
1 sentence

2016Co. v. Camp, 64 Tex. 521 (1885); Cox v. Reinhardt, 41 Tex. 591 (1874); Moreland v. Atchison, 24 Tex. 164 (1859); Bradford v. Hamilton, 7 Tex. 55 (1851); Linn v. Scott, 3 Tex. 67 (1848); Wetherell v. Evarts, 17 Vt. 219 (1845); Turner v. Pierce, 31 Wis. 342 (1872). - 12 - foreclosure lawsuit; rather, a prior plaintiff's lack of standing raised a potential affirmative defense to challenge the strength of the foreclosing plaintiff's claim: [T]he ownership or title can be inquired into, only for the purpose of letting in any defense or set-off the maker would have had as against a former holder (wh

12016–2016
Cox v. Reinhardt neutral
tex · 1874
1 sentence

2016Co. v. Camp, 64 Tex. 521 (1885); Cox v. Reinhardt, 41 Tex. 591 (1874); Moreland v. Atchison, 24 Tex. 164 (1859); Bradford v. Hamilton, 7 Tex. 55 (1851); Linn v. Scott, 3 Tex. 67 (1848); Wetherell v. Evarts, 17 Vt. 219 (1845); Turner v. Pierce, 31 Wis. 342 (1872). - 12 - foreclosure lawsuit; rather, a prior plaintiff's lack of standing raised a potential affirmative defense to challenge the strength of the foreclosing plaintiff's claim: [T]he ownership or title can be inquired into, only for the purpose of letting in any defense or set-off the maker would have had as against a former holder (wh

12016–2016
Crescent Ins. v. Camp neutral
· 1885
1 sentence

2016Co. v. Camp, 64 Tex. 521 (1885); Cox v. Reinhardt, 41 Tex. 591 (1874); Moreland v. Atchison, 24 Tex. 164 (1859); Bradford v. Hamilton, 7 Tex. 55 (1851); Linn v. Scott, 3 Tex. 67 (1848); Wetherell v. Evarts, 17 Vt. 219 (1845); Turner v. Pierce, 31 Wis. 342 (1872). - 12 - foreclosure lawsuit; rather, a prior plaintiff's lack of standing raised a potential affirmative defense to challenge the strength of the foreclosing plaintiff's claim: [T]he ownership or title can be inquired into, only for the purpose of letting in any defense or set-off the maker would have had as against a former holder (wh

12016–2016

Where else courts name it

NY 33 (1984–2022) CT 16 (1995–2017) TX 11 (2009–2025) PA 9 (1993–2023) IL 9 (1991–2026) SD 7 (1998–2023) ID 6 (2004–2025) FL 6 (2001–2018) TN 5 (2000–2014) KY 4 (2009–2026) MS 4 (1986–2011) VA 4 (1988–2016) WV 4 (2018–2021) DC 4 (2016–2025) WY 3 (1991–2006) CA 3 (2014–2024) WA 2 (2005–2014) VI 2 (2007–2008) AL 2 (2007–2013) IN 2 (1988–1989) OH 2 (2012–2018) CO 2 (2012–2015) OK 2 (1995–1996) DE 2 (1988–2017) IA 2 (2023–2023)

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