Abuse Of Discretion (Standard Of Review)

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• Tasty BOX Lunch Co., Inc. v. Kennedy
  121 So. 2d 52· Fla. 3d DCA· 1960-06-06
  Tasty Box Lunch Co. appealed the denial of a temporary injunction against a former employee who allegedly violated a non-compete agreement. The court reversed, holding that the non-compete agreement was enforceable under Florida law because continued employment and commission pay
• Palm Dolls, Inc. v. State Bev. Dep't OF Fla.
  114 So. 2d 354· Fla. 2d DCA· 1959-08-07
  The court held that a minor clerical error in the circuit court's order denying certiorari, which misstated the penalty imposed by the Beverage Director, did not affect the substance of the decision and was correctable.
• Tornwall v. Carter
  106 So. 2d 96· Fla. 2d DCA· 1958-10-17 ·via Abuse Of Discretion (Appellate Review)
  A minor judgment creditor sought to void a conveyance of property and assignment of mortgages made by the judgment debtor (Henry E. Tornwall) to his father (Henry A. Tornwall) shortly before the judgment was entered, alleging the transfer was fraudulent and intended to hinder col
• Pub. Serv. Coordinated Transp. v. City OF Philadelphia
  257 F.2d 701· 3d Cir.· 1958-07-22
  The court held that changed circumstances and a subsequent state court interpretation did not warrant vacating a prior injunction based on a different legal premise.
• Glickman v. Williamson
  100 So. 2d 655· Fla. 3d DCA· 1958-01-30
  The court held that a hearing before an assistant director is permissible under statute, and the evidence supported the suspension of the alcoholic beverage license.
• Glassman v. Deauville Enters., Inc.
  99 So. 2d 641· Fla. 3d DCA· 1958-01-07
  This appeal challenges a trial court's order granting the defendant an extension of time to take testimony and denying the plaintiff's motion for decree upon bill and answer. The court affirmed the trial judge's discretionary decision, finding no clear abuse of discretion.
• In re Portage Wholesale Co. v. Devine
  216 F.2d 614· 7th Cir.· 1954-11-04
  The court affirmed the denial of compensation to an attorney and the allowance of fees to a successor trustee, finding no abuse of discretion by the district judge.
• Excel Auto Radiator Co. v. The Bishop & Babcock MFG. Co.
  212 F.2d 586· 6th Cir.· 1954-04-21
  The court affirmed the District Court's judgment regarding patent infringement accounting and attorneys' fees, finding no abuse of discretion.
• In re Universal Lubricating Sys.
  165 F.2d 664· 3d Cir.· 1948-01-06
  The court held that the bankruptcy court did not abuse its discretion in awarding fees to counsel.
• Chagnon v. Chagnon
  159 Fla. 474· Fla.· 1947-09-16
  In this 1947 Florida divorce case, the husband appeals a divorce decree granted to his wife that awarded her custody of their three children, the family home, and ordered him to pay $30 weekly child support. The Supreme Court affirmed the divorce and most terms, but modified prov
• Jeffe v. Jeffe
  152 F.2d 24· D.C. Cir.· 1945-12-10
  The court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying the wife's motion for a continuance and did not err in finding the husband met the residency requirement for divorce.
• Gaines Dry Cleaners, Inc. v. City of Chicago
  123 F.2d 104· 7th Cir.· 1941-10-22
  The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying a temporary injunction against municipal officials.
• Hiltz Crook v. Wells
  107 Fla. 189· Fla.· 1932-11-08
  Appellants sought to enjoin the State Road Department from constructing a bridge across the Choctawhatchee River and to prevent Walton County Commissioners from appropriating $50,000 for the project. The Florida Supreme Court upheld the project, finding clear legislative authoriz
• Thompson v. Thompson
  75 Fla. 325· Fla.· 1918-03-01
  James Thompson appealed interlocutory orders extending the time for taking testimony and appointing a Special Master in a divorce proceeding. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed, holding that a trial court's exercise of discretion in extending testimony time in equity suits is rev
• Holton v. State
  69 Fla. 694· Fla.· 1915-06-07
  Ben Holton appeals his first-degree murder conviction, challenging the trial court's denial of a continuance and the sufficiency of evidence supporting the verdict. The Florida Supreme Court affirms the conviction, finding no abuse of discretion in denying the continuance and amp