Statutory Interpretation
41 groups with Florida opinions1927–2026
- Statutory construction; Statutory interpretation; Statutes779 opinions · 1952–2026Statutory construction using plain meaning and legislative intent · Determining statutory interpretation and construction standards · Determining standard of review for statutory interpretation
- Statutory Interpretation Principles and Rules715 opinions · 1950–2026Statutory interpretation when language is clear or ambiguous · Interpreting statutory language to avoid rendering provisions meaningless · Limitation on judicial interpretation of statutes
- Statutory Interpretation of Criminal Law628 opinions · 1973–2026Strict construction of penal statutes and due process requirements · Determining legislative intent regarding sentencing authority · Interpreting obstruction of justice statutes under rule of lenity
- Legislative Intent and Construction583 opinions · 1965–2026Interpreting statutes to give effect to legislative intent · Interpreting legislative intent through statutory language · Interpreting statutory amendments as legislative intent
- Municipal Law and Local Government Powers523 opinions · 1974–2026Interpreting statutory definitions of special districts · Determining lawful use of bond revenues for parking facilities · Determining mandatory notice obligations under statutory construction
- Statutory; Language; Meaning506 opinions · 1977–2026Determining statutory meaning through textual and contextual analysis · Determining the meaning of undefined statutory terms · Interpreting statutory provisions within the context of the entire section
- Lenity and Stare Decisis in Construction435 opinions · 1965–2026Determining substantive versus procedural nature of statute · Interpreting statutory ambiguity and applying rule of lenity · Analyzing statutory conflict with court procedural authority
- Statutory Retroactivity and Application376 opinions · 1977–2026Determining retroactive application of remedial statutes · Considering subsequent legislation to interpret prior statute · Limiting retroactive application of statutory amendments
- Extrinsic Aids to Legislative Intent369 opinions · 1970–2026Interpreting election statutes using in pari materia doctrine · Presumption of legislative adoption of administrative construction · Analyzing legislative intent regarding chapter law structure
- Mandatory vs. Discretionary Statutory Language363 opinions · 1979–2026Interpreting statutory language to define law enforcement officer · Interpreting statutory language regarding birth-related neurological injury · Interpreting "payable" in statute regarding PIP benefit setoff
- Statutory; Language; Intent338 opinions · 1969–2026Articulating reasons for departing from djj recommendation · Interpreting mandatory statutory language and directory provisions · Mandatory nature of statutory language regarding dismissal
- Retroactive; Retroactivity; Law333 opinions · 1976–2026Retrospective application of new rules of law · Determining whether the law of the case can be changed · Determining retroactivity of law changes in capital cases
- Statutory Interpretation Methodology250 opinions · 1972–2026Interpreting statutory language and legislative intent
- License; Suspension; Revocation185 opinions · 1970–2025Interpreting statute regarding horse racing permit distances · Strict construction of statutes authorizing license sanctions · Requirements for emergency suspension orders and tailoring
- Tax; Statutory; Construction166 opinions · 1927–2026Interpreting tax exemptions through legislative intent and administrative construction · Interpreting statutory omissions regarding state tax liability · Interpreting statutory application to affiliate revenues
- Ejusdem generis; Meaning; Word152 opinions · 1971–2026Interpreting statutory terms through plain meaning and ejusdem generis · Applying ejusdem generis to statutory amendments · Interpreting the legal meaning of the word or
- Statutory Interpretation and Meaning134 opinions · 1965–2026Determining relevance for records under statutory amendment · Interpreting statutes to avoid rendering provisions superfluous · Determining subject matter breadth of legislative acts
- Death; Statutory; Estate126 opinions · 1963–2026Determining qualification for personal representative under statute · Determining standard of review for untimely estate claims · Action abatement upon death of indispensable party
- Taxation Law and Exemptions123 opinions · 1973–2026Distinguishing taxes from special assessments and apportionment requirements · Determining taxability of leasehold use for profit · Determining taxability based on actual physical use of property
- Statutory Time Limits and Deadlines121 opinions · 1979–2026Interpreting statutory intent regarding investigation time limits · Reviewing conflict between court decisions on statutory deadlines · Interpreting the scope of service deadline rules
- Statutory Interpretation and Legislative History105 opinions · 1980–2026Interpreting statutes using identical legislative language · Interpreting statutory silence and specific provisions · Tracing legislative history of usury statutes
- Meetings; Open; Executive session100 opinions · 1970–2026Interpreting sunshine law applicability to committees and bodies · Interpreting scope of public meeting act provisions · Extending open meeting requirements to informal discussions
- Property value; Testimony property; Valuation77 opinions · 1970–2026Determining sufficiency of evidence for property value · Owner's qualification to testify regarding property value · Determining witness competency regarding property value
- Tax; Assessment; Burden76 opinions · 1947–2026Presumption of correctness for tax assessor's actions · Determining if an assessment constitutes a tax · Describing comprehensive statutory scheme for tax assessment
- Vehicle; Driving; License65 opinions · 1970–2025Proving violation of driving while license revoked statute · Defining motor vehicle under statutory construction · Analyzing equal protection and due process rights in traffic citations
- Tax; Property; Income56 opinions · 1975–2026Determining property exemption based on use rather than owner · Determining equitable ownership for tax exemption eligibility · Deducting sale costs from real property value
- Property; Valuation; Assessment51 opinions · 1971–2021Reviewing administrative discretion in property valuation · Determining just valuation factors for property taxation · Infringement of taxpayer rights based on assessment disparity
- Value; Valuation; Market47 opinions · 1965–2025Lack of knowledge regarding data production · Proving actual stock value at time of purchase · Determining just valuation based on actual use and zoning
- Tax; Evasion; Fraud44 opinions · 1975–2024Determining official action for venue in tax collection suits · Declining to adopt false reporting exception to statute · Presuming overpayment is a gratuity unless basis found
- Charitable; Tax exemption; Public charity39 opinions · 1983–2026DOR's position change regarding tax exemption and reliance · Dissenting opinion on charitable deduction timing
- Criminal Record Expungement and Bail Forfeiture Law32 opinions · 1982–2025Limiting trial court discretion in expungement decisions · Determining eligibility for criminal record expunction after conviction · Determining retroactivity of expungement statute provisions
- Wildlife; Hunting; Animals27 opinions · 1963–2024Determining effective notice under bad dog statute · Determining the scope of property owner's right to eject trespassers · Affirmative duty to prevent benefit from illegal activity
- Income; Tax purposes; Apportionment26 opinions · 1927–2025Determining voluntary termination for income imputation · Defining business income for financial disclosure purposes · Determining net income based on statutory allowances and deductions
- Business and Income Tax Deductions16 opinions · 1990–2025Deductible expenses in computing net profits · Determining substantial completion of improvements for taxation · Refusing to include unrebutted business expenses as income
- Real Property Valuation Principles and Methods16 opinions · 1992–2025Determining fair market value factors for property valuation · Relevance of actual income in property valuation · Determining rental value offset against mortgage payments
- Depletion; Tax; Debt13 opinions · 1981–2024Analyzing statutory changes to overpayment gift presumption · Determining set-off when liability is not found · Assessing multiple penalties for multiple borrowers
- Assessment; Tax; Presumption11 opinions · 1979–2019Validity of annual property tax assessments independent of prior years · Limiting property appraiser reassessment after tax payment
- Tax and Tariff Law Review Procedures10 opinions · 1984–2018Permitting administrative refund of erroneously paid inspection fees · Comptroller's duty to audit and authorize state expenditures · Interpreting tariff language as a question of law
- Tax; Willfulness; Willful failure10 opinions · 1984–2015Defining willful evasion under tax statutes and scienter · Examining evidence for willful tax failure under statute · Defining willfulness for tax filing violations
- Expungement; Power expunge; Arrest records10 opinions · 1993–2016Distinguishing judicial and nonjudicial record expungement authority · Interpreting statute regarding court discretion to expunge records · Implications of tissue removal outside legal framework
- Substance; Form; Tax7 opinions · 1972–2026Tax avoidance through corporate reorganization under revenue act · Distinguishing ideas from physical substance for tax purposes · Substance of transaction controls legal determination of amendment application
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