43 Fla. L. Weekly D781a Civil procedure — New trial — Improper argument — Error to grant new trial on basis of unobjected-to argument where argument did not rise to level of fundamental error WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS U.S., INC., Appellants, v. TROY DOUGLAS GRIMES AND TRACEY GRIMES, Appellees. 5th District. Case No. 5D16-3555. Read More »
Archives for April 2018
Appeals — Sovereign immunity — Denial — Order which merely denied agency’s motion for sovereign immunity without explicitly determining, on its face, that agency was not entitled to immunity as a matter of law is not appealable — Question certified:
43 Fla. L. Weekly D810b Appeals — Sovereign immunity — Denial — Order which merely denied agency’s motion for sovereign immunity without explicitly determining, on its face, that agency was not entitled to immunity as a matter of law is not appealable — Question certified: Does Rule 9.130 permit an appeal of a non-final order Read More »
Insurance — Homeowners — Water damage — Trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of insurer where insurer moved to compel appraisal immediately upon learning of insureds’ suit disputing amount of payment and timely paid appraisal award, without objection by homeowners
43 Fla. L. Weekly D854a Insurance — Homeowners — Water damage — Trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of insurer where insurer moved to compel appraisal immediately upon learning of insureds’ suit disputing amount of payment and timely paid appraisal award, without objection by homeowners WILLY MICHAEL GOLDMAN and SHIRLEY GOLDMAN, Appellants, v. Read More »
Venue — Contracts — Language stating that “Purchaser and Seller agree that the venue for resolution of any dispute regarding this Contract lies within Collier County, Florida” is mandatory forum selection clause — Circuit court erred in denying motion to dismiss or transfer action filed in Broward County
43 Fla. L. Weekly D854b Venue — Contracts — Language stating that “Purchaser and Seller agree that the venue for resolution of any dispute regarding this Contract lies within Collier County, Florida” is mandatory forum selection clause — Circuit court erred in denying motion to dismiss or transfer action filed in Broward County WCI COMMUNITIES, Read More »
Insurance — Appeals — Appellate court has no jurisdiction to review trial court’s denial, without elaboration, of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s motions to dismiss claims on basis of sovereign immunity — Trial court’s orders did not state as a basis for denial of motions that Citizens was not entitled to sovereign immunity
43 Fla. L. Weekly D855b Insurance — Appeals — Appellate court has no jurisdiction to review trial court’s denial, without elaboration, of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation’s motions to dismiss claims on basis of sovereign immunity — Trial court’s orders did not state as a basis for denial of motions that Citizens was not entitled to Read More »