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2 Fla. Supp. 90·
Dade Cty. Cir. Ct.·
1948-03-31
This is a dissenting opinion arguing that Florida's interpretation of estates by the entirety, which grants immunity from creditors, is an illogical extension of common law and should be reconsidered.
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157 Fla. 456·
Fla.·
1946-05-24
In this divorce appeal, the Florida Supreme Court reversed a trial court decree that improperly suspended alimony and child support decisions, incorrectly awarded custody of young children to the guilty father, and failed to award attorney's fees and costs to the successful wife-
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D.D.C.·
1946-05-02
The court held that real property passing to tenants in common under a will is still considered undivided and can be assessed in the name of the deceased owner until it passes into the possession of someone other than by intestacy or will.
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155 Fla. 573·
Fla.·
1945-02-20
In this divorce case, the Florida Supreme Court affirmed the trial court's decision to award the wife only a half interest (as tenant in common rather than full title) in a house purchased with her funds and titled as an estate by the entireties. The Court distinguished the case
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141 F.2d 832·
5th Cir.·
1944-04-14
The court held that the language in the note, particularly when viewed in light of prior renewals, indicated a waiver by both the maker and endorsers of the prohibition against set-off, allowing the savings account deposit to be compensated against the note.
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138 Fla. 793·
Fla.·
1939-06-30
A buyer sought specific performance of a contract to purchase real estate from an estate with multiple owners, including an insane person. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed dismissal, holding that the contract was not sufficiently binding on all owners and lacked the required pr
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130 Fla. 788·
Fla.·
1937-11-13
Fred Bryan appeals an order striking his cross bill and counterclaim and appointing a receiver in a partnership accounting and dissolution suit. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the cross bill was properly struck because it was filed after testimony closed without
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128 Fla. 804·
Fla.·
1937-07-19
John Gaffny appealed a decree dismissing his bill against his former wife seeking to establish a trust interest in real property titled in her name. The Florida Supreme Court affirmed the lower court's finding that Gaffny failed to prove his claims and that the former wife owned