Hyde v. Irish, Case No. 15-13010 (11th Cir. 2020).
A federal court has jurisdiction to issue sanctions in a case even when it does not have jurisdiction to decide the merits.
Furst v. Rebholz, Case No. 2D18-3323 (Fla. 2d DCA 2020).
Homeowners are entitled to the homestead tax reduction on their personal residence even if they rent rooms to tenants.
Edwin Taylor Corporation Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., Case No. 2D19-1531 (Fla. 2d DCA 2020).
A notice of commencement signed by a contractor (not the owner) is not a legal nullity that invalidates the construction lien based on the notice of commencement.
Garcia JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, Case No. 3D19-430 (Fla. 3d DCA 2020).
The Florida Constitution’s protection of homesteads from forced levy does not preclude foreclosure of an equitable vendor’s lien as purchase money mortgages are superior to homestead claims.
Tamiami Electrical, Inc. Infinity Assurance Insurance Company, Case No. 3D20-533 (Fla. 3d DCA 2020).
A circuit court, sitting in its appellate capacity on first tier certiorari review, has no ability to certify a question of great public importance the district court of appeal.
Lugassy v. Lugassy, Case Nos. 4D20-216 and 4D20-546 (Fla. 4th DCA 2020).
A trial court sitting in a corporate deadlock and dissolution actioncannot force a dissenting shareholder to sign a loan and personal guarantee for the benefit of the corporation.