5,622 Florida cases classified under this topic, plus 6,126 listed through its narrower topics · sorted by citation count · see the citation graph · browse and sort
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A Brazilian corporation sued Brazilian defendants in Florida for embezzlement and related claims, obtaining a temporary injunction freezing bank accounts. The court stayed substantive proceedings to Brazil while maintaining jurisdiction over the frozen assets, but the appellate c
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647 So. 2d 857·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1994-07-12
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Monroe County and the Pigeon Key Preservation Foundation appealed a trial court's invalidation of a 30-year lease, arguing that Sunshine Law violations in preliminary Advisory Committee meetings were cured by subsequent public hearings and corrective final action by the Commissio
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646 So. 2d 737·
Fla. 1st DCA·
1994-06-14
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Eastern Federal Corporation, the owner of a shopping center, appealed from a permanent mandatory injunction preventing it from unreasonably withholding consent to subtenants proposed by State Office Supply Company. The court affirmed the injunction but modified it to permit Easte
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603 So. 2d 516·
Fla. 3d DCA·
1992-06-09
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Sun Elastic sought a temporary injunction against a former employee's violation of a noncompete agreement. The trial court denied the injunction, but the appellate court reversed, holding that direct solicitation of existing customers creates a presumption of irreparable injury u
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The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in granting a preliminary injunction ordering the transfer of files, as the federal statute FIRREA supersedes the attorney's retaining lien under state law at this stage.
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The court held that the Chicago Observer had received adequate due process and that the city's ordinance regulating newsrack size and advertising was constitutional.
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The court held that denial of a motion to lift the automatic stay in bankruptcy is a final, appealable order under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, and that the district court did not abuse its discretion in denying relief.
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558 So. 2d 487·
Fla. 2d DCA·
1990-03-16
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Times Publishing Company and others sued the City of St. Petersburg and the Chicago White Sox to compel disclosure of negotiation records under Florida's Public Records Act. The court held that while certain handwritten notes were not public records, the draft lease documents bec
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The appeal is dismissed as moot because the appellant is judicially estopped from seeking damages after previously arguing that damages were unavailable and obtaining injunctive relief based on that argument.
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The City of Miami and its employee appealed a permanent injunction requiring compliance with Florida's Public Records Law (Chapter 119) regarding documents related to a fire department investigative panel. The court reversed the injunction, holding that while injunctive relief is
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The court held that the district judge erred in disregarding a stipulation of knowing infringement and in making factual findings not supported by the record, requiring a new trial on damages.
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A takeover target must demonstrate antitrust injury to have standing to challenge a takeover under Section 16 of the Clayton Act.
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The court affirmed the denial of a preliminary injunction for police hiring, finding no abuse of discretion, but remanded the fire department injunction due to subsequent events casting doubt on the harm analysis.
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The court affirmed the district court's decision to deny disclaimer relief, finding no abuse of discretion in enjoining the use of the trademark.
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512 So. 2d 234·
Fla. 2d DCA·
1987-08-12
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Wasserman and Continental-Health Insurance appealed a contempt finding against them, while Gulf Health cross-appealed the denial of motions to dissolve temporary injunctions. The court affirmed the contempt order but reversed and remanded regarding the injunctions, finding them d
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The court affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction, holding that the plaintiffs had not shown a reasonable likelihood of prevailing on their constitutional challenges to the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance.
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503 So. 2d 988·
Fla. 5th DCA·
1987-03-12
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Orange County appeals a temporary injunction granted to an elector challenging a newly passed Charter. The court vacated the injunction, finding that the movant failed to comply with procedural requirements for obtaining an ex parte temporary injunction under Florida Rule of Civi
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The court held that while a combination of features including functional ones can be protectible trade dress, an injunction cannot practically foreclose the use of functional features. The preliminary injunction was vacated due to vagueness and potential overbreadth.
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The court held that West's arrangement of cases in its National Reporter System publications is copyrightable, and MDC's proposed 'star pagination' feature infringes upon that copyright.
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The court held that the district court erred in issuing a preliminary injunction without adequately assessing the validity of the PPST and its relationship to the State's legitimate interests, and vacated the injunction.
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464 So. 2d 1289·
Fla. 1st DCA·
1985-03-07
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In this alimony modification appeal, the court addressed whether a trial court properly imposed a lien on the husband's notes and mortgages to secure alimony payments, and whether the effective date of the alimony reduction was properly set. The court affirmed the imposition of a
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The court held that the City violated notice and hearing requirements under regulations, stating a claim under section 1983.
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The court held that the district court's dismissal of the injunction suit was proper because the underlying investigation order had terminated, rendering the claims moot. The denial of the Rule 60(b) motion was also affirmed, as counsel's tactical decisions at trial were binding
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The court held that the Pickle amendment requires states to apply a 'but for' test to determine eligibility, meaning individuals are eligible for Medicaid if they would qualify for SSI but for OASDI cost-of-living increases, regardless of other reasons for past SSI ineligibility.
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The court dismissed the appeal from the denial of a temporary restraining order for lack of jurisdiction and affirmed the order suspending the tender offer, finding it to be a preliminary injunction. The court found no abuse of discretion in the district court's balancing of equi
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The court held that the district court exceeded its authority by imposing an overly intrusive remedy that disqualified specific officers without sufficient individualized findings and in light of the parties' prior cooperation and consent decree.
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453 So. 2d 1355·
Fla.·
1984-07-05
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The Florida Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the automobile insurance excess profits law (section 627.066), which authorized the Department of Insurance to order insurers to refund profits exceeding five percent of anticipated underwriting profit. The court rejected
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The court held that the district court did not abuse its discretion in granting a preliminary injunction against state corrections officials, as the injunction was based on federal constitutional violations and not solely state law, thus avoiding Eleventh Amendment concerns raise
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The court held that while appellants have standing, their claims regarding FY83 funds are moot because all funds have been disbursed, and it declines to reach the merits of FY84 claims due to procedural issues and potential mootness.
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The court held that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in denying Guinness's motion for a preliminary injunction because Guinness failed to demonstrate irreparable harm or a likelihood of success on the merits.
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The court held that the City's interference with the development of low-income housing was racially motivated and affirmed the district court's judgment, modifying the injunction to prohibit conduct specifically because of race or discriminatory motive.
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The court held that the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction and dismissal of the complaint warranted further consideration, particularly regarding the issue of irreparable harm in a retaliatory discharge claim.
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The court affirmed the preliminary injunction and its subsequent interpretation, finding no abuse of discretion in its issuance or scope.
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A forum selection clause in a contract is enforceable even if not explicitly negotiated, provided it is not unreasonable, unjust, or invalid due to fraud or overreaching.
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A former wife appealed her contempt conviction for violating a perpetual injunction in a divorce decree that prohibited harassment, hurting, or molesting her former husband. The court affirmed the contempt finding and held that perpetual injunctions in domestic relations cases ar
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The court affirmed the preliminary injunction requiring the state to pay for the handicapped child's interim placement, finding a sufficient likelihood of success on the merits and irreparable harm.
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The court held that the consent decrees did not override the charge-for-care statute, finding it unlikely that plaintiffs would succeed on the merits of their claim that the statute was unlawful.
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The court held that the district court erred in refusing to order reinstatement of discharged employees under section 10(j) of the NLRA, as such relief is necessary to preserve the integrity of the collective bargaining process.
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The court held that the district court erred in granting summary judgment on the claim that prison officials violated a prior injunction requiring careful vetting of trusty shooters, as this injunction established a clearly defined constitutional right. However, summary judgment
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The court held that the dispute over the withdrawal of crew dispatchers was a "minor dispute" under the Railway Labor Act, not a "major dispute," and therefore the district court lacked jurisdiction to issue an injunction.
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State regulation of non-Indians hunting/fishing on reservations is permissible if it serves a valid conservation purpose and does not unduly interfere with federal or tribal interests, particularly when the state has a strong regulatory interest.
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628 F.2d 1104·
8th Cir.·
1980-08-26
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The dissenting judge argues that a public defender, representing an indigent defendant, does not operate under color of state law for the purposes of a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 action. The judge also believes public defenders should have absolute immunity.
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392 So. 2d 556·
Fla. 1st DCA·
1980-05-23
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The Hospital District appealed PERC's certification of a union as the exclusive bargaining agent, arguing the union failed to comply with registration requirements and engaged in unfair labor practices. The court reversed, finding the union failed to maintain current registration
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622 F.2d 34·
2d Cir.·
1980-05-16
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The court concurred that Chamberlain did not challenge the settlement's fairness initially, but questioned the lack of a ruling on res judicata's effect on his claims.
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The National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) does not obligate the Secretary of the Interior to prepare an environmental impact statement when he does not act to prevent a state from conducting a wildlife hunt on federal land, as this inaction does not constitute a 'major Federal
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The court held that while the district court correctly denied an injunction due to mootness, it erred in denying the ICC's request for restitution, as federal equity courts possess inherent power to grant complete relief in enforcing regulatory statutes.
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The court affirmed the trial court's grant of a temporary injunction enforcing a non-competitive agreement under Florida Statutes § 542.12(2), finding the defendants failed to demonstrate abuse of discretion and that irreparable injury was adequately shown.
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598 F.2d 408·
5th Cir.·
1979-07-06
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The federal court lacked jurisdiction to issue an injunction in a replevin action that grew out of a labor dispute, as prohibited by the Norris-LaGuardia Act.
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