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194 F.2d 765·
9th Cir.·
1952-02-11
·cited 4×
The court held that the defendant-appellees owed no duty to the plaintiff-appellant, and therefore, the appellant could not recover under either California statutory law or common law principles of indemnity.
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65 F.4th 1273·
11th Cir.·
2023-04-14
·cited 3×
The court held that specific subsections of 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a) apply extraterritorially, and that the Bowman exception allows for inferring such application based on the nature of the offense.
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357 So. 3d 1254·
Fla. 3d DCA·
2023-03-15
·cited 2×
This case concerns the validity of a Special Power of Attorney (POA) executed in Argentina without subscribing witnesses, which was used to transfer Florida property. The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, holding that Florida law requires two subscribing witnes
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90 So. 3d 860·
Fla. 5th DCA·
2012-06-01
·cited 2×
Brian France appealed the dismissal of his claim against his former wife for illegally recording telephone calls in violation of Florida's Security of Communications Act. The Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed, holding that France sufficiently alleged a tortious act in Flori
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932 F.2d 218·
3d Cir.·
1991-04-29
·cited 2×
The court held that a choice of law analysis is required in this admiralty case, and that American law does not apply due to insufficient American contacts.
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478 So. 2d 1097·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1985-10-29
·cited 2×
Republic Funding Corporation sought to recover a $260,000 jury verdict for brokerage commissions on arranging a $13,000,000 loan to finance a Florida cable TV business. The trial court entered judgment for the defendants, holding that Republic's lack of Florida mortgage broker li
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177 So. 2d 348·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1965-07-06
·cited 2×
Home Insurance Company appeals a jury verdict awarding benefits under a short-term accident and sickness policy issued to a New York resident for a honeymoon cruise. The court affirmed the jury's finding that the insured's death resulted directly from an accident, but reversed th
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207 F.2d 214·
D.C. Cir.·
1953-06-05
·cited 2×
The court held that the insurance policy, as interpreted by the statute, covered any person operating the cab, and the insurer's liability was absolute regardless of permission.
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136 F.2d 65·
10th Cir.·
1943-05-24
·cited 2×
The State Engineer of New Mexico lacks jurisdiction to prohibit the storage and use of water in New Mexico for lands in Colorado, provided such use does not adversely affect water rights in New Mexico.
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595 F. Supp. 2d 1326·
S.D. Fla.·
2009-01-22
·cited 1×
The court held that the Lacey Act charges based on alleged violations of Florida Administrative Code provisions §§ 68B-21.003(1) and 68B-21.004(l)(a) fail as a matter of law because these provisions do not expressly apply to fish caught outside of Florida waters.
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744 F. Supp. 1109·
M.D. Fla.·
1990-07-19
·cited 1×
Title VII applies to employment discrimination claims against a foreign-flagged vessel when the discriminatory acts and the employer's substantial contacts are within the United States, and the law of the flag is a mere convenience.
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908 F.2d 60·
6th Cir.·
1990-07-11
·cited 1×
The court held that the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act (IFDA) does not apply extraterritorially to franchises outside Illinois, and that the jury's finding of good cause for termination was valid.
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M.D. Fla.·
2025-02-26
Darryl Cleon Forbes, a Jamaican citizen, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud for operating a fraudulent sweepstakes scheme that defrauded U.S. victims of millions of dollars, and challenged his conviction through a § 2255 motion arguing his indictment charged a non-
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S.D. Fla.·
2022-03-29
The court held that the in pari delicto defense and aiding and abetting claims could not be dismissed at the pleading stage due to disputed facts and sufficient allegations of knowledge and assistance, respectively.
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S.D. Fla.·
2021-08-23
A Florida court lacks jurisdiction to issue a writ of garnishment against bank accounts located outside of Florida.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-09-29
The court adopted the magistrate judge's report, finding that the CFTC has jurisdiction, the laws are not unconstitutionally vague, Montano acted as a CTA, and his conduct falls under the Commodity Exchange Act.
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M.D. Fla.·
2020-01-15
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction to garnish funds held by a bank located outside of Florida, as in rem jurisdiction cannot be waived and Florida garnishment statutes do not apply extraterritorially.
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246 So. 3d 573·
Fla. 3d DCA·
2018-07-05
Republic Funding Corporation, a New York-based broker, recovered a $260,000 jury verdict for arranging a $13,000,000 loan for defendants' Florida cable TV business. The lower court entered judgment for defendants based on Florida's Mortgage Brokers Act, but the appellate court re
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2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 168582·
M.D. Fla.·
2015-07-22
The Court lacks subject matter jurisdiction to issue writs of garnishment for funds held in bank accounts located outside the State of Florida, as Florida's garnishment statutes do not have extraterritorial effect.
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361 F. Supp. 2d 1045·
S.D. Fla.·
2012-10-17
The court held that it lacked subject matter jurisdiction over disputes concerning the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements under the Railway Labor Act, and that claims involving purely foreign flying are outside the RLA's scope.
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731 F. Supp. 1574·
S.D. Fla.·
1990-02-26
The court held that Florida law does not apply to the employment contract, and therefore Bushell cannot maintain a negligence action against Wackenhut under Florida Statutes Section 440.11. The court also held that a genuine issue of material fact exists regarding coverage limita
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512 So. 2d 251·
Fla. 1st DCA·
1987-08-19
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813 F.2d 1118·
11th Cir.·
1987-04-03
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), prior to its 1984 amendment, did not apply to an American citizen's application for employment with an American corporation where the work would be performed in a foreign country.
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599 F. Supp. 689·
S.D. Fla.·
1984-12-05
The court held that the statute 21 U.S.C. Sec. 955a(c) is constitutional and applies extraterritorially, and that the vessel was within the 'customs waters' of the United States due to a US-UK agreement.
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287 F.2d 371·
5th Cir.·
1961-03-03
The court held that the appellant's employment contract was modified in Louisiana, creating a new Louisiana contract, thus bringing him within the protection of the Louisiana Workmen's Compensation Act for injuries sustained in Texas.
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134 F.2d 888·
6th Cir.·
1943-04-13
The court held that the surety is liable on the bond for damages resulting from the dealer's fraudulent appropriation of securities, even if the fraudulent acts occurred out-of-state.