543 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 562 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · see the citation graph · browse and sort
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The State Road Department sought to acquire fee simple title to a parcel of land containing an active railroad right-of-way belonging to South Puerto Rico Sugar Company for construction of Interstate Highway 1-95. The court held that while the state could condemn the property for
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388 F.2d 685·
Ct. Cl.·
1967-12-15
The court held that the Air Force Board for the Correction of Military Records acted arbitrarily by setting an incorrect terminal date for the plaintiff's active duty status, and plaintiff is entitled to back pay and retirement pay based on his actual service dates.
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Five journeyman plumbers sought a writ of mandamus to compel Dade County to issue them master plumber certificates after they failed the isometric drawing portion of the licensing examination. The circuit court rejected their mandamus petition, finding the examination was lawfull
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D.D.C.·
1967-07-07
The court held that the district court erred in failing to address the appellant's claim that the denial of exemption from bonding requirements was arbitrary and discriminatory, despite affirming the district court's conclusion on statutory coverage.
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369 F.2d 958·
D.C. Cir.·
1966-11-22
The court held that there was insufficient evidence of bias to disqualify a Board member and that the Board's decisions were supported by the record.
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The court held that the Commissioners did not adequately consider the grievance committee's recommendation regarding the appellant's pension rights when deciding to dismiss him.
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The court held that the beneficiary was not entitled to the insurance benefits because the reinstatement application was not timely submitted, and the insured was not totally disabled at the time of lapse.
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Florida East Coast Railway challenged railroad property assessments for 1961 and 1962 as excessive and discriminatory compared to other railroads. The circuit court upheld the assessments, finding the valuation methodology lawful and rejecting claims of overvaluation and discrimi
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The court held that the plaintiff failed to prove its prefabricated homes met the county building code requirements, particularly regarding the ability for visual inspection of structural components.
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In this mandamus action, Brandon sought to compel the Dade County mechanical contractors examining board to issue him a certificate of competency as a mechanical master after he failed an examination. The court appointed a neutral expert to review whether the examination was fair
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The trial court's judgment denying the property owner's application for conditional use of residential-zoned property as a parking lot for an adjacent commercial business was affirmed without written opinion.
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309 F.2d 267·
Ct. Cl.·
1962-11-07
The court affirmed the agency's decision, finding its method of calculating retention credits was not arbitrary or capricious, despite a later implemented system that would have prevented the plaintiff's termination.
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The court held that the Secretary of the Interior was entitled to summary judgment because the procedure followed in determining the geologic structure for the lease application was fair and orderly, distinguishing it from a prior arbitrary decision.
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304 F.2d 956·
D.C. Cir.·
1962-06-21
The court held that the FCC did not abuse its discretion or act arbitrarily in dismissing a petition to allocate a VHF channel for noncommercial educational use at State College, Pennsylvania.
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A municipality may not refuse to issue a permit for use of a public park without charter provisions or ordinances establishing definite and reasonable standards for permit issuance, as such unlimited discretion violates constitutional protections of free expression and equal prot
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The court held that the Civil Service Commission did not abuse its discretion in disallowing retirement under section 1(d) because the plaintiff's supervisory and administrative years were not primarily hazardous and the Commission is empowered to consider the degree of hazard in
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Gold Coast Cruises challenged a Miami Beach ordinance regulating gratuitous transportation services as unconstitutional and discriminatory. The circuit court found that provisions of the ordinance preventing a cruise company located outside city limits from offering free shuttle
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The court held that the Housing Authority abused its discretion by arbitrarily rejecting the lowest bidder without providing an opportunity to be heard on charges of irresponsibility.
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Milk distributors challenged an administrative order from the Florida Milk Commission establishing a base-fixing plan that created contractual relationships between producers and distributors and regulated milk pricing and allocation. The court upheld the order, finding it was a
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255 F.2d 524·
D.C. Cir.·
1958-02-13
The court held that the Secretary of Agriculture could not arbitrarily deny the release of imported giraffes to a private zoo based on undefined criteria of "acceptable governmental control."
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The court held that the town council's attempt to dismiss the plaintiff was illegal and ineffective because the merit system ordinance was invalid.
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The City of Hialeah appealed a peremptory writ of mandamus requiring it to approve the relocation of an alley. The court affirmed, holding that while mandamus ordinarily cannot control discretionary functions of public bodies, it may do so when an official abuses discretion in an
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The court held that the Illinois Parole Board's actions did not cause the state to lose jurisdiction over the petitioner.
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The court held that a good-faith mistake by the Commission in interpreting the Real Estate License Act does not constitute arbitrary or capricious conduct, which is required for federal court jurisdiction in this context.
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9 Fla. Supp. 6·
Fla. Railroad & P. U. C.·
1956-04-24
The Florida Railroad & Public Utilities Commission canceled Florida Transportation Co.'s certificate of public convenience and necessity #260. The commission found that the company had abandoned its route by ceasing operations for an extended period, failing to pay mileage taxes,
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The City of Miami rezoned residential property from business (B-3) to residential (R-4) classification, which the property owners challenged as arbitrary, confiscatory, and unreasonable. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's injunction against enforcement of the re
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A gasoline service station operator challenged a Miami Springs ordinance restricting price signs to 12x12 inches and limiting their placement to dispensing equipment. The court held the ordinance unconstitutional as an arbitrary and unreasonable exercise of police power that viol
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202 F.2d 429·
Emer. Ct. App.·
1953-02-10
The court held that the Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) improperly applied penalty deductions to subsidies for cattle shipments delayed by a railroad strike, where excess costs were found to be due to extenuating circumstances.
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The court held that the board of county commissioners had the authority to zone an area to prohibit the retail sale of light wines and beer, and the plaintiff's claims of arbitrary action and deprivation of due process were insufficient.
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The court held that Amendment 25 to the Rent Regulation was invalid because it was unlawfully discriminatory and capricious.
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The court held that the Rent Director's rate schedule was unreasonable and arbitrary due to the failure to consider essential factors in fixing room rates.
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The court held that the challenged provisions of the Maximum Price Regulation were not invalid as arbitrary or capricious, as they largely followed historical industry practices and the Administrator's actions were not contrary to the Emergency Price Control Act.
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The court held that the amendment was a reasonable solution to a complex economic problem and did not discriminate against the complainant.
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160 F.2d 552·
Emer. Ct. App.·
1947-03-27
The court held that the Administrator's order establishing maximum prices for the complainants' bamboo rakes was not supported by substantial evidence and was therefore arbitrary and capricious.
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The court held that the Administrator's extension of rent control was neither arbitrary nor capricious, and that procedural requirements were met despite a delay in action.
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The court held that failure to exhaust administrative remedies for classification review bars judicial challenge to the legality of that classification.
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The court held that the Office of Price Administration Administrator did not act arbitrarily or capriciously in denying a full rate increase, as the complainant failed to demonstrate a threat to continued service supply.
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The court held that the District of Columbia Dental Act of 1940 and the Board of Dental Examiners' regulations thereunder are constitutional and valid.