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F.S. 25.031

25.031 Supreme Court authorized to receive and answer certificates as to state law from federal appellate courts.—The Supreme Court of this state may, by rule of court, provide that, when it shall appear to the Supreme Court of the United States, to any circuit court of appeals of the United States, or to the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia, that there are involved in any proceeding before it questions or propositions of the laws of this state, which are determinative of the said cause, and there are no clear controlling precedents in the decisions of the Supreme Court of this state, such federal appellate court may certify such questions or propositions of the laws of this state to the Supreme Court of this state for instructions concerning such questions or propositions of state law, which certificate the Supreme Court of this state, by written opinion, may answer.

History.—s. 1, ch. 23098, 1945; s. 1, ch. 57-274.

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Amendments to 25.031

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 25.031

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 25.031.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

PIER CRUISE EXPERTS, a v. REVELEX CORPORATION, a, 929 F.3d 1334 (11th Cir. 2019)

. . . . § 25.031. . . .

J. ROGERS, L. E. LLC, At L. C. T. M. H. A. J. T. K. J. S. A. J. H. E. L. GMC, B. J. L. E. L. Jo Jo R. III, H. Jr. R. A. E. D. Co. M. J. L. P. LLC, LLC, J. S. A. J. H. E. L. GMC, B. J. L. E. As L. Jo As Jo R. III, H. Jr. R. A. E. D. Co. M. J. L. P. LLC, LLC, A. A. P. CFG LLC R. Jr. M. M. J. II, Sr. P S v. UNITED STATES,, 814 F.3d 1299 (Fed. Cir. 2015)

. . . . § 25.031; Fla. R.App. . . .

R. BECNEL, LLC, v. DEUTSCHE BANK, AG,, 507 F. App'x 71 (2d Cir. 2013)

. . . . § 25.031 (permitting certification of questions "which are determinative”). . . .

TIARA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. a v. MARSH McLENNAN COMPANIES, INC. a USA,, 607 F.3d 742 (11th Cir. 2010)

. . . . § 25.031 (West 2009); see also Fla. R.App. P. 9.150(a). IV. . . .

INTERNET SOLUTIONS CORPORATION, v. MARSHALL,, 557 F.3d 1293 (11th Cir. 2009)

. . . . § 25.031; Fla. R.App. P. 9.150(a). III. . . .

UNITED STATES FIDELITY GUARANTY COMPANY, v. LIBERTY SURPLUS INSURANCE CORPORATION, v., 550 F.3d 1031 (11th Cir. 2008)

. . . . § 25.031; Fla. R.App. P. 9.150(a). III. . . .

L. TOOMEY, IMC D. IMC v. WACHOVIA INSURANCE SERVICES, INC. G. a, 450 F.3d 1225 (11th Cir. 2006)

. . . . § 25.031 and Fla. R.App. P. 9.150(a). A. . . . Stat. § 25.031 (2002). . . . .

MCI WORLDCOM NETWORK SERVICES, INC. v. MASTEC, INC., 370 F.3d 1074 (11th Cir. 2004)

. . . . § 25.031 and Fla. R.App. P. 9.150(a). . . . Stat. § 25.031 states: The Supreme Court of this state may, by rule of court, provide that, when it shall . . .

INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, v. AMERICAN AVIATION, INC. v., 344 F.3d 1136 (11th Cir. 2003)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

B. FREEMAN, l v. FIRST UNION NATIONAL, a f. k. a. N. A., 329 F.3d 1231 (11th Cir. 2003)

. . . . § 25.031 (2002). . . .

B. FREEMAN, l v. FIRST UNION NATIONAL, a f. k. a. N. A., 329 F.3d 1231 (11th Cir. 2003)

. . . . § 25.031 (2002). . . .

UNITED STATES v. PEPPER S STEEL ALLOYS, INC. A. Co. s a. k. a., 289 F.3d 741 (11th Cir. 2002)

. . . that has not been directly addressed by the Florida Supreme Court, we certify, pursuant to section 25.031 . . .

MOSQUITO CONTROL DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, a. k. a. v. COREGIS INSURANCE COMPANY,, 281 F.3d 1207 (11th Cir. 2002)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

PITTMAN, v. L. COLE, E. Jr., 267 F.3d 1269 (11th Cir. 2001)

. . . . § 25.031, has afforded a mechanism whereby these values can be given due protection while avoiding . . .

HAVOCO OF AMERICA, LTD. v. C. HILL,, 197 F.3d 1135 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . Ch. 25.031 (1997) and Fla. R.App. . . .

HAVOCO OF AMERICA, LTD. v. C. HILL,, 197 F.3d 1135 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . Ch. 25.031 (1997) and Fla. R.App. . . .

R. MAY, Ad T. v. ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY,, 190 F.3d 1200 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

FOLIAGE FOREST, INC. a v. E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, a d. b. a a s v. E. I. De a d. b. a. a a v. E. I. De a d. b. a. a v. E. I. De a d. b. a. a a v. E. I. De a d. b. a., 172 F.3d 1284 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

ANDERSON, v. AUTO- OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY,, 172 F.3d 767 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

MAZZONI FARMS, INC. a v. E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY, a d. b. a. a f. k. a. M M v. E. I. De d. b. a., 166 F.3d 1162 (11th Cir. 1999)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

In KRAVITZ,, 225 B.R. 515 (Bankr. D. Mass. 1998)

. . . . § 25.031 (1995); Fla.R.App.P. 9.150. . . .

GILCHRIST TIMBER CO. C. L. L. A. M. v. ITT RAYONIER, INC. v. NATURAL RESOURCE PLANNING SERVICES, INC. V., 95 F.3d 1033 (11th Cir. 1996)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

C. MOSHER M. v. SPEEDSTAR DIVISION OF AMCA INTERNATIONAL, INC. f k a a, 93 F.3d 746 (11th Cir. 1996)

. . . Pursuant to section 25.031, Florida Statutes (1995), and Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.150, the . . .

C. MOSHER M. v. SPEEDSTAR DIVISION OF AMCA INTERNATIONAL, INC., 675 So. 2d 918 (Fla. 1996)

. . . Pursuant to section 25.031, Florida Statutes (1995), and Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.150, the . . .

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, a v. VEREX ASSURANCE, INC., 48 F.3d 1152 (11th Cir. 1995)

. . . Supreme Court of Florida pursuant to Article V, Section 3(b)(6) of the Florida Constitution: See also § 25.031 . . .

FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION, v. VEREX ASSURANCE, INC., 645 So. 2d 427 (Fla. 1994)

. . . See also § 25.031, Fla.Stat. (1993); Fla. R.App.P. 9.150. . . . .

ALLIED- SIGNAL, INC. v. FOX,, 623 So. 2d 1180 (Fla. 1993)

. . . Pursuant to section 25.031, Florida Statutes (1987), and Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.150, the . . .

DIMMITT CHEVROLET, INC. v. SOUTHEASTERN FIDELITY INSURANCE CORPORATION,, 636 So. 2d 700 (Fla. 1993)

. . . See also § 25.031, Fla.Stat. (1991); Fla.R.App.P. 9.150. . . .

FOX, v. ALLIED- SIGNAL, INC. f k a Co., 966 F.2d 626 (11th Cir. 1992)

. . . OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 5, SECTION 3(b)(6) OF THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION, FLORIDA STATUTES § 25.031 . . .

F. JONES, F. v. CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY, a, 920 F.2d 847 (11th Cir. 1991)

. . . OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 5, SECTION 3(b)(6) OF THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION, FLORIDA STATUTES § 25.031 . . .

ADAMS v. FIDELITY AND CASUALTY COMPANY OF NEW YORK, a, 920 F.2d 897 (11th Cir. 1991)

. . . OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 5, SECTION 3(b)(6) OF THE FLORIDA CONSTITUTION, FLORIDA STATUTES § 25.031 . . .

In J. WINES,, 113 B.R. 787 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . V, § 3(b)(6); § 25.031, Florida Statutes; Rules 9.030 and 9.150, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure . . .

DELTA AIR LINES, INC. v. AGELOFF,, 552 So. 2d 1089 (Fla. 1989)

. . . Pursuant to section 25.031, Florida Statutes (1987), and Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.150, the . . .

J. WILCOX, v. LEVEROCK,, 548 So. 2d 1116 (Fla. 1989)

. . . Pursuant to section 25.031, Florida Statutes (1987), and Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.150, the . . .

RINDLEY, D. D. S. v. GALLAGHER, D. D. S. R. C. D. D. S. Jr. D. D. S. L. D. D. S. a D. D. S. D. D. S. D. D. S. a a D. D. S. a a D. D. S. D. D. S. J. D. D. S. S. D. D. S. A. D. D. D. S. D. D. S. M. D. D. S., 719 F. Supp. 1076 (S.D. Fla. 1989)

. . . . § 25.031, Fla.App.P.R. 9.150. . . . .

ROUSSEFF, R. v. E. F. HUTTON COMPANY, INC. a Co. a ROUSSEFF, v. E. F. HUTTON COMPANY, INC. a Co. a, 843 F.2d 1324 (11th Cir. 1988)

. . . . § 25.031 (1986) AND FLA.R.APP.P. 9.150. . . . Stat. § 25.031 (1986) and Fla.R.App.P. 9.150. I. . . .

LOHR v. STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, KEN AULT,, 835 F.2d 1402 (11th Cir. 1988)

. . . . § 25.031 (1986) AND FLA.R.APP.P. 9.150. . . . Stat. § 25.031 (1986) and Fla.R.App.P. 9.150. I. . . .

SEABOARD SURETY COMPANY, v. GARRISON, WEBB STANALAND, P. A. f k a P. A., 823 F.2d 434 (11th Cir. 1987)

. . . Stat. 25.031 and Fla.R.App.P. 9.150. This we decline to do. . . .

H. BATES, v. COOK, INC., 509 So. 2d 1112 (Fla. 1987)

. . . Pursuant to section 25.031, Florida Statutes (1985), and Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.150, the . . .

DORSE, v. ARMSTRONG WORLD INDUSTRIES, INC., 798 F.2d 1372 (11th Cir. 1986)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE ELEVENTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

H. BATES, Dr. O. v. COOK, INC., 791 F.2d 1525 (11th Cir. 1986)

. . . FROM THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES § 25.031 . . .

FLORIDA POWER LIGHT CO. a v. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC CORP. a, 785 F.2d 952 (11th Cir. 1986)

. . . THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTES § 25.031 . . .

GREENE, v. D. MASSEY,, 706 F.2d 548 (5th Cir. 1983)

. . . See § 25.031, Fla.Stat. (1979), and Fla.R.App.P. 9.510. . . .

R. CATE, a v. G. OLDHAM, Jr., 707 F.2d 1176 (11th Cir. 1983)

. . . . § 25.031, has afforded a mechanism whereby these values can be given due protection while avoiding . . .

G. DeWITT M. v. R. DUCE, W. E., 408 So. 2d 216 (Fla. 1981)

. . . following question pursuant to article V, section 3(b)(6), Florida Constitution (1980), and section 25.031 . . .

N. SCHEINBERG, M. D. v. C. SMITH, J., 659 F.2d 476 (5th Cir. 1981)

. . . . § 25.031 (West 1979) to allow the Florida courts to interpret subsection 4(a). . . .

FERRY- MORSE SEED COMPANY, a v. F. HITCHCOCK, d b a, 644 F.2d 515 (5th Cir. 1981)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

In L. COOKE, d b a J. L. E. L. COOKE, v. URANSKY,, 643 F.2d 277 (5th Cir. 1981)

. . . FLORIDA PURSUANT TO FLORIDA CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE V, SECTION 3(b)(6), FLORIDA STATUTES ANNOTATED § 25.031 . . .

G. DeWITT M. v. R. DUCE, 642 F.2d 159 (5th Cir. 1981)

. . . . § 25.031 and Rule 9.150, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. . . . UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

PHILLIPS, Jr. v. B. IGLEHART, 626 F.2d 393 (5th Cir. 1980)

. . . Section 25.031, Fla.Stat. (1975); Fla.R.App.P. 9.510. . See 558 F.2d at 741-42. . Iglehart v. . . .

EARMAN OIL COMPANY, INC. v. BURROUGHS CORPORATION, a, 625 F.2d 1291 (5th Cir. 1980)

. . . . § 25.031; Fla. App.R. 9.510; National Education Assoc., Inc. v. . . .

J. BERNARD, v. FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY COMPANY,, 624 F.2d 552 (5th Cir. 1980)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . . instructions concerning such question of law, based on the facts recited herein, pursuant to section 25.031 . . .

In D. B. D. S., 385 So. 2d 83 (Fla. 1980)

. . . . § 25.031, Fla.Stat. (1979); Fla.R. App.P. 9.510. . . .

GREENE, v. D. MASSEY,, 384 So. 2d 24 (Fla. 1980)

. . . on certification from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit pursuant to section 25.031 . . . See § 25.031, Fla.Stat. (1979), and Fla.R.App.P. 9.510. Question 4. . . . , having responded to the certified questions found by us to be within the contemplation of section 25.031 . . .

IGLEHART v. PHILLIPS, Jr., 383 So. 2d 610 (Fla. 1980)

. . . . § 25.031, Fla.Stat. (1975); Fla.R.App.P. 9.510. . 1. . . .

INTERNATIONAL CITY BANK TRUST CO. v. MORGAN WALTON PROPERTIES, INC. INTERNATIONAL CITY BANK TRUST CO. v. F. MORGAN, 612 F.2d 227 (5th Cir. 1980)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

CORLEY, v. MILLIKEN, 608 F.2d 238 (5th Cir. 1979)

AMERICAN EASTERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a v. EVERGLADES MARINA, INC. a, 608 F.2d 123 (5th Cir. 1979)

. . . . § 25.031 (1979) and Fla.Appellate Rule 9.510. . . .

CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF ORLANDO, N. A. v. BORNSTEIN,, 374 So. 2d 6 (Fla. 1979)

. . . This proceeding is authorized by section 25.031, Florida Statutes (1977) and Fla.R.App.P. 9.510. . . .

A. ADAMS, v. P. MURPHY, L., 598 F.2d 982 (5th Cir. 1979)

GREENE, v. D. MASSEY,, 595 F.2d 221 (5th Cir. 1979)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . .

CARSON, v. MILLER,, 370 So. 2d 10 (Fla. 1979)

. . . resolution the following question certified from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals pursuant to section 25.031 . . .

AMERICAN EASTERN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a v. EVERGLADES MARINA, INC. a, 587 F.2d 810 (5th Cir. 1979)

. . . UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO § 25.031 . . .

CASTLEWOOD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, v. SIMON, 367 So. 2d 613 (Fla. 1979)

. . . See also § 25.031, Fla.Stat. (1977). . Castlewood International Corp. v. . . .

GREENE v. MASSEY, CORRECTIONAL SUPERINTENDENT, 437 U.S. 19 (U.S. 1978)

. . . . §25.031 (1977), Fla. App. Rule 4.61; Lehman Bros. v. Schein, 416 U. S. 386 (1974). . . .

MARINA MANAGEMENT CORP. v. D. BREWER, Jr., 572 F.2d 43 (2d Cir. 1978)

. . . . § 25.031 and Fla. . . .

DADE COUNTY TAXING AUTHORITIES, v. CEDARS OF LEBANON HOSPITAL CORP. INC., 355 So. 2d 1202 (Fla. 1978)

. . . certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, pursuant to Section 25.031 . . .

M. CESARY a k a M. v. SECOND NATIONAL BANK OF NORTH MIAMI,, 567 F.2d 283 (5th Cir. 1978)

. . . UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO § 25.031 . . .

DOME CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC. v. G. J. GOLDENBERG,, 442 F. Supp. 438 (S.D. Fla. 1977)

. . . . § 25.031. . . .

BORNSTEIN, v. CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF ORLANDO, N. A., 564 F.2d 721 (5th Cir. 1977)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . . concerning such questions or propositions of State law, based on the facts recited herein, pursuant to § 25.031 . . .

CASTLEWOOD INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION, a v. SIMON,, 564 F.2d 695 (5th Cir. 1977)

. . . . § 25.031 and Rule 4.61 of the Florida Appellate Rules. . ATF Rul. 6, 1974 Cum.Bull. 50. . . . .

MOBIL OIL CORPORATION, v. L. SHEVIN,, 354 So. 2d 372 (Fla. 1977)

. . . Ch. 23098, § 1, Laws of Florida (1945), subsequently reenacted in its present form as § 25.031, Fla.Stat . . . Both the rule (Fla.App.R. 4.61) and the statute (§ 25.031, Fla.Stat. (1975)) limit availability of certification . . .

MILLER v. CARSON, L. T., 563 F.2d 757 (5th Cir. 1977)

. . . . § 25.031 (1974); Fla.App. Rules 4.61. See, e. g., Lehman Bros. v. . . .

PHILLIPS, Jr. v. B. IGLEHART, 558 F.2d 737 (5th Cir. 1977)

ITT RAYONIER, INCORPORATED, v. L. WADSWORTH, 346 So. 2d 1004 (Fla. 1977)

. . . facts and the questions are contained in the Fifth Circuit’s Certificate, prepared pursuant to Section 25.031 . . .

COASTAL PETROLEUM COMPANY, a v. SECRETARY OF ARMY, 547 F.2d 288 (5th Cir. 1977)

. . . have often done — we desired to utilize the pioneering Florida certification statute, Florida Statutes 25.031 . . .

In CEDARS OF LEBANON HOSPITAL CORP. INC. DADE COUNTY TAXING AUTHORITIES, v. CEDARS OF LEBANON HOSPITAL CORP. INC., 546 F.2d 63 (5th Cir. 1977)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . . Pursuant to Section 25.031, Florida Statutes 1975, F.S.A., and Rule 4.61, Florida Appellate Rules, this . . .

LINDER v. COMBUSTION ENGINEERING, INC. a, 342 So. 2d 474 (Fla. 1977)

. . . the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on a certificate as authorized by Section 25.031 . . .

UNITED STATES v. ACRES OF LAND IN COUNTY OF DADE, STATE OF FLORIDA, UNITED STATES v. ACRES OF LAND IN COUNTY OF DADE, STATE OF FLORIDA,, 537 F.2d 182 (5th Cir. 1976)

. . . STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.031 . . . instructions concerning said questions of law, based on the facts recited herein, pursuant to Section 25.031 . . .

WEST, v. CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY, INC., 336 So. 2d 80 (Fla. 1976)

. . . . § 25.031, F.S.A., and in Rule 4.61, Florida Appellate Rules, 32 F.S.A., from the United States Court . . .

H. S. EQUITIES, INC. a v. HARTFORD ACCIDENT INDEMNITY CO. a, 534 F.2d 1192 (5th Cir. 1976)

. . . certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, pursuant to Section 25.031 . . .

INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, v. AVIS RENT- A- CAR SYSTEM, INC., 533 F.2d 310 (5th Cir. 1976)

H. S. EQUITIES, INC. a v. HARTFORD ACCIDENT INDEMNITY CO. a, 334 So. 2d 573 (Fla. 1976)

. . . certified question from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, pursuant to Section 25.031 . . .

NARDONE, H. H. v. H. REYNOLDS, 333 So. 2d 25 (Fla. 1976)

. . . Pursuant to Rule 4.61, Florida Appellate Rules and Section 25.031, Florida Statutes, this cause is before . . .

ITT RAYONIER, INCORPORATED, a v. L. WADSWORTH,, 528 F.2d 1033 (5th Cir. 1976)

STATE OF FLORIDA L. SHEVIN, v. EXXON CORPORATION, 526 F.2d 266 (5th Cir. 1976)

. . . . § 25.031 (1961). . . .

G. REBOZO, v. WASHINGTON POST COMPANY,, 515 F.2d 1208 (5th Cir. 1975)

. . . . § 25.031 (1967). . . .

H. S. EQUITIES, INC. a v. HARTFORD ACCIDENT INDEMNITY CO. a, 512 F.2d 1277 (5th Cir. 1975)

. . . UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO § 25.031 . . . for instructions concerning said questions of law, based on the facts recited herein, pursuant to § 25.031 . . .

SCHEIN H. v. CHASEN F. GREGORIO, v. LUM S, INC., 519 F.2d 453 (2d Cir. 1975)

. . . Pursuant to that direction, we issued the following certificate to the Supreme Court of Florida, see § 25.031 . . .

In LUDLUM ENTERPRISES, INC. AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL LEASING COMPANY, v. S. SEARLES,, 510 F.2d 996 (5th Cir. 1975)

. . . nothing to be gained by certifying the question to the Supreme Court of Florida under Florida Statutes § 25.031 . . .

WEST, v. CATERPILLAR TRACTOR COMPANY, INC., 504 F.2d 967 (5th Cir. 1974)

LEHMAN BROTHERS v. SCHEIN, 416 U.S. 386 (U.S. 1974)

. . . . § 25.031 and its Appellate Rule 4.61. 478 F. 2d, at 828. . . .

COASTAL PETROLEUM COMPANY, v. SECRETARY OF THE ARMY OF UNITED STATES, 489 F.2d 777 (5th Cir. 1973)

. . . UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE FIFTH CIRCUIT TO THE SUPREME -COURT OF FLORIDA, PURSUANT TO § 25.031 . . .

W. ALLEN, v. ESTATE CARMAN, 486 F.2d 490 (5th Cir. 1973)

. . . jurisprudence is aided by the remarkable Florida certification procedure pursuant to the provisions of § 25.031 . . .

A. R. MOYER, INC. v. GRAHAM, 285 So. 2d 397 (Fla. 1973)

. . . Through avenues authorized by Fla.Stat., § 25.031, F.S.A., and Rule 4.61, Florida Appellate Rules, 32 . . .

SCHEIN H. v. CHASEN F. GREGORIO, a F. R. C. P. v. LUM S, INC., 478 F.2d 817 (2d Cir. 1973)

. . . . § 25.031. . . .

UNITED STATES v. BURAS, Jr. v. BURAS, 475 F.2d 1370 (5th Cir. 1972)

. . . Section 25.031, Florida Statutes Annotated as implemented by Rule 4.61 of the Florida Appellate Rules . . .

GORDON, v. JOHN DEERE COMPANY, 466 F.2d 1200 (5th Cir. 1972)

. . . . § 25.031, F.S.A., Fla.App. Rules 4.61, 32 F.S.A. . . .

M. LEE v. GREAT NORTHERN NEKOOSA CORPORATION,, 465 F.2d 1132 (5th Cir. 1972)

. . . Section 25.031, Florida Statutes Annotated as implemented by Rule 4.61 of the Florida Appellate Rules . . .