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January 06, 2011

• SC05-830 – Leonardo Franqui v. State of Florida

• Sc09-526 – John Troy v. State of Florida

• SC10-35 – Antonio Johnson v. Katherine Fernandez Rundle, Etc.; and SC10-207 Antonio Johnson v. Edwin G. Buss, etc.

• SC10-1644 – In Re:  Standard Jury Instructions In Criminal Cases – Report No. 2010.04

• SC09-941 – Clarence Dennis v. State of Florida – Correction Notice

• SC09-941 – Clarence Dennis v. State of Florida – Corrected Opinion

January 13, 2011

• SC10-190 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Evidence Code

• No Case: Judicial Branch Records Retention Schedule – 01/06/2011

January 20, 2011

• SC10-1317 – Charlie Crist, Et Al. v. Robert M. Ervin, Et Al.; and SC10-1319 Alex Sink, Chief Financial Officer, etc. – Rehearing Order
• SC10-1317 – Charlie Crist, Et Al. v. Robert M. Ervin, Et Al. ; and SC10-1319 Alex Sink, Chief Financial Officer, etc. v. Robert M. Ervin, Et Al.– Revised Opinion
  

January 21, 2011

• SC10-2293 – Ronald Morel v. George H. Sheldon, Etc.; and

• SC11-105 – Ronald Morel v. Michael Joseph Satz, State Attorney, Etc.

January 27, 2011

• SC09-966 – Aundra Johnson v. State of Florida – Rehearing Order

• SC09-966 – Aundra Johnson v. State of Florida – Revised Opinion

February 03, 2011

• SC06-1173 – State of Florida v. Christian Fleming - Revised Opinion Released 04/28/2011

• SC08-1105 – The Florida Bar v. Miroslaw Thomas Lobasz

• SC09-262 – Donald William Dufour v. State of Florida - Revised Opinion Released 08/25/2011

• SC09-751 – Leslie S. Osborne v. Denise J. Dumoulin

• SC09-881 – Andrew Krause, Et Al. v. Textron Financial Corporation

• SC09-2379 – In Re:  Amendments To Rules of The Supreme Court Relating To Admission To The Bar -  Rehearing Order

• SC09-2379 – In Re:  Amendments To Rules Of The Supreme Court Relating To Admission To The Bar – Revised Opinion

February 10, 2011

• SC08-1636 – Paul Glen Everett v. State of Florida; and SC09-646 – Paul Glen Everett v. Walter A. McNeil – Revised Opinion

• SC08-1636 – Paul Glen Everett v. State of Florida; and SC09-646 - Paul Glen Everett v. Walter A. McNeil – Rehearing Order

• SC08-1675 – Shawn M. Arthur v. Josette A. Arthur – Revised Opinion

• SC08-1675 – Shawn M. Arthur v. Josette A. Arthur – Rehearing Order

• SC09-1243 – The Bionetics Corporation v. Frank W. Kenniasty, Etc., Et Al.

• SC09-1382 – Steven Richard Taylor v. State of Florida; and SC10-143 – Steven Richard Taylor v. Walter A. McNeil, etc.

February 17, 2011

• SC09-2225 – Michael Hernandez v. State of Florida

• SC09-2383 – Bradley James Jackson v. State of Florida

• SC11-182 – In Re:  Certification of Need For Additional Judges

February 24, 2011

• SC10-1867 – In Re:  Amendments To Florida Rule Of Judicial Administration 2.215(B)(10)

March 03, 2011

• SC08-1879 – Juan Pantoja v. State of Florida

• SC09-1929 – The Florida Bar v. Jaime Roberto

March 04, 2011

• SC11-396 Thad Altman, et. al. v. Hon. Rick Scott, Governor

March 17, 2011

• SC06-2508 – Peter R. Genovese, M.D. v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company - Revised Opinion Released 11/10/2011

• SC07-1434 – Nelson Serrano v. State of Florida

• SC09-386 – Anthony E. Smith v. State of Florida - Corrected Opinion Released 04/14, 2011

March 24, 2011

• SC08-808 – Edmund Mady v. Daimlerchrysler Corporation

• SC09-780 – Ray Lamar Johnston v. State of Florida; and SC10-75 – Ray Lamar Johnston v. Edwin G. Buss, Etc.

March 31, 2011

• SC09-967 – Katherine Kaaa v. Joseph Kaaa – Rehearing Order

• SC09-967 – Katherine Kaaa v. Joseph Kaaa – Revised Opinion

• SC10-430 – Susan Cohn V. The Grand Condominium Association, Inc., Et Al.

April 07, 2011

• SC08-1423 – The Florida Bar v. R. Patrick Mirk

• SC08-1525 – Wagner, Vaughn, Mclaughlin & Brennan, P.A. v. Kennedy Law Group - Corrected Opinion Released 05/05/2011

• SC09-220 – William Frances Silvia v. State of Florida

• SC10-2344 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

April 14, 2011

• SC08-708 (& SC08-1615) – Michael Seibert v. State of Florida – Rehearing Order

• SC08-708 – Michael Seibert v. State of Florida; and SC08-1615 – Michael Seibert v. Walter A. McNeil – Revised Opinion

• SC08-2101 – Joelis Jardines v. State of Florida - Revised Opinion

• SC09-386 – Anthony E. Smith v. State of Florida - Correction
  Notice

• SC09-386 – Anthony E. Smith v. State of Florida – Corrected Opinion

April 21, 2011

• SC08-418 – Andrea Johnson v. State of Florida; and SC08-1489 Bernard Joyner v. State of Florida

• SC08-1871 – Clayton Harris v. State of Florida - Revised Opinion Released 09/22/2011

• SC08-2269 – Rafael Vargas v. Enterprise Leasing Company, Etc., Et Al.

• SC09-1012 – The Florida Bar v. Henry Nissim Adorno

• SC10-1074 – State of Florida v. Anthony L. Hankerson - Revised Opinion Released 06/30/2011

April 28, 2011

• SC06-1173 – State of Florida v. Christian Fleming – Rehearing Order

• SC06-1173 – State of Florida v. Christian Fleming – Revised Opinion

• SC09-403 – The Florida Bar v. Petia Dimitrova Knowles - Order

• SC09-496 – Ray Lamar Johnston v. State of Florida; and SC09-2148 – Ray Lamar Johnston v. Edwin G. Buss, etc. - Revised Opinion Released 09/08/2011

• SC09-1027 – Mark Henry, Warden, Etc. v. Runner O. Santana

May 05, 2011

• SC08-1525 – Wagner, Vaughan, Mclaughlin & Brennan, P.A. v. Kennedy Law Group – Correction Notice

• SC08-1525 – Wagner, Vaughan, Mclaughlin & Brennan, P.A. v. Kennedy Law Group – Corrected Opinion

• SC10-92 – Ted Williams V. Keith Robinson Oken, M.D., Et Al. v. Keith Robinson Oken, M.D., Et Al.

May 12, 2011

• SC07-2281 – The Florida Bar v. Jussi Kustaa Kivisto

• SC10-1227 – In Re:  Amendments To Florida Small Claims Rule 7.090

May 19, 2011

• SC08-1143 – Howard B. Wald, Jr. v. Athena F. Grainger, Etc.

• SC10-1013 – In Re:  Amendments To Florida Rules For Certified And Court-Appointed Mediators

May 26, 2011

• SC09-2030 – Rogelio Delgado v. State of Florida

• SC10-896 – State of Florida v. Michael Eugene Akins

• SC10-1405 – Keith Jackson v. State of Florida

• SC10-1741 – James Patrick Wonder v. State of Florida

June 02, 2011

• SC04-1520 – Michael Coleman v. State of Florida; and SC09-92 – Michael Coleman v. Edwin G. Buss, etc.,

• SC09-1417 – Paul Christopher Hildwin v. State of Florida

• SC10-1196 – Mark David Kanarek, M.D., Et Al. v. Joseph Sullivan, Etc.

• SC10-1668 – Jack Frederick Durie, Jr. v. State of Florida

June 09, 2011

• SC06-1054 – Sergio Corona v. State of Florida

• SC08-2330 – Florida Department of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. William Hernandez - Revised Opinion Released 11/10/2011; and

• SC08-2394 – Florida Department of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. George McLaughlin - Revised Opinion Released 11/10/2011

• SC09-1914 – Donald Wendt, Et Al. v. La Costa Beach Resort Condominium Association, Inc.

• SC09-1969 – Linda Crawford v. Jannie Barker, Etc.

• SC10-21 – Banco Industrial De Venezuela C.A., Miami Agency, Et Al. v. Esperanza De Saad, Et Al.

• SC10-1754 – Robin Roshkind, P.A. v. Belinda Charlene Machiela

• SC10-1880 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure – Rule 3.191

June 16, 2011

• SC05-2047 – State of Florida v. Lemuel E. Isaac

• SC05-2162 – Thomas William Rigterink v. State of Florida

• SC07-2295 – State of Florida v. Kevin Dewayne Powell - Revised Opinion

• SC08-2355 – Tai A. Pham v. State of Florida

• SC10-140 – Horace Mckinney v. State of Florida

• SC10-1468 – In Re: Amendments to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure

June 23, 2011

• SC09-961 – Andrew Richard Lukehart v. State Of Florida; and SC09-1788 – Andrew Richard Lukehart v. State Of Florida - Corrected Opinion Released 09/08/2011

• SC09-1733 – In Re: Amendments To Florida Rules Of Criminal Procedure 3.850 And 3.851; Amendments To Florida Rules Of Appellate Procedure 9.141 And 9.142

• SC09-1838 – Charles Mapp v. State Of Florida

• SC09-2057 – The Florida Bar v. Timothy Allen Patrick

• SC10-302 – The Public Health Trust Of Miami-Dade County, Etc.

• SC07-2295 – State Of Florida v. Kevin Dewayne Powell Corrected Opinion

• SC07-2295 – State Of Florida v. Kevin Dewayne Powell Correction Notice

June 30, 2011

• SC07-1831 – Darryl Brian Barwick v. State of Florida; and

• SC08-1377 – Darryl Brian Barwick v. Edwin G. Buss etc.

• SC08-146 – David Joseph Pittman v. State of Florida; and

• SC08-2486 – David Joseph Pittman v. Edwin G. Buss, etc.

• SC08-2041 – Roy Phillip Ballard v. State of Florida

• SC09-1554 – Gregory Ponton v. State of Florida

• SC09-1578 – Kevin Jerome Scott v. State of Florida

• SC09-2263 – Chemrock Corporation v. Tampa Electric Company, Etc. D/B/A Teco Peoples Gas Company

• SC10-347 – Florida Insurance Guaranty Association, Inc. v. Devon Neighborhood Association, Inc. D/B/A Devon Neighborhood And Condominiums A-J Association, Inc.

• SC10-974 – 140 Associates, Ltd., Etc., Et Al. v. Seacoast National Bank, Etc., Et Al.

• SC10-1074 – State of Florida v. Anthony L. Hankerson  -  Rehearing Order

• SC10-1074 – State of Florida v. Anthony L. Hankerson  -  Revised Opinion

July 07, 2011

• SC08-2101 – Joelis Jardines v. State of Florida – Revised Opinion

• SC08-2101 – Joelis Jardines v. State of Florida – Rehearing Order

• SC08-2434 – Gary Bernard Mccray, II v. State of Florida

• SC09-549 – Cornelius O. Baker v. State of Florida

• SC09-1771 – William Cox, Et Al. v. St. Josephs Hospital, Et Al.

• SC09-1849 – Lazaro E. Sosa, Etc. v. Safeway Premium Finance Company, Etc.

• SC09-2023 – Harold Govoni v. State of Florida

• SC09-2163 – Alfredo Moreno-Gonzalez v. State of Florida

• SC10-364 – Robert Bennett, Etc., Et Al. v. St. Vincent’s Medical Center, Inc., Et Al.; and SC10-390 - Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association v. St. Vincent's Medical Center, Inc., et al.

• SC10-540 – Joshua D. Nelson v. State of Florida

• SC10-1852 – D.J. v. State of Florida

• SC10-1928 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Probate Rules

• SC10-1968 – In Re:  Amendments To The Rules Regulating The Florida Bar

• SC10-2242 – In Re:  Amendments To Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420

July 08, 2011

• SC08-655 – Thomas Anthony Wyatt v. State of Florida; and SC09-556 – Thomas Anthony Wyatt v. Edwin G. Buss, etc.

• SC08-1616 & SC08-1640 – American Optical Corporation, Et Al. v. Walter R. Spiewak, Et Al; and

• SC08-1617 & SC08-1639 - American Optical Corporation, Et Al. v. Daniel N. Williams, Et Al

• SC09-774 – Marbel Mendoza v. State of Florida

• SC10-694 – John K. Vreeland, Etc. v. Danny Ferrer, Etc., Et Al

August 16, 2011

• SC11-592 – Rosalie Whiley v. Hon. Rick Scott, etc.

August 23, 2011

• SC11-1387 – Manuel Valle v. State of Florida

August 25, 2011

• SC07-436 – State of Florida v. Julius McGriff

• SC09-262 – Donald William Dufour v. State of Florida – Rehearing Order

• SC09-262 – Donald William Dufour v. State of Florida – Revised Opinion

• SC09-1868 – Carlos Cromartie v. State of Florida

• SC10-116 – State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance  Company v. Gilda Menendez, Et Al.

• SC10-1947 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms

September 01, 2011

• SC09-2360 – The Florida Bar v. Jane Marie Letwin

• SC10-823 – Solveig Edna Hill v. Douglas Davis, Etc.

September 08, 2011

• SC09-961 – Andrew Richard Lukehart v. State of Florida; and SC09-1788 Andrew Richard Lukehart v. Edwin G. Buss, etc., – Correction Notice

• SC09-961 – Andrew Richard Lukehart v. State of Florida; and SC09-1788 Andrew Richard Lukehart v. Edwin G. Buss, etc., – Corrected Opinion

• SC09-496 – Ray Lamar Johnston v. State of Florida; and SC09-2148 Ray Lamar Johnston v. Kennet S. Tucker, etc., – Revised Opinion

• SC09-496 – Ray Lamar Johnston v. State of Florida; and SC09-2148 Ray Lamar Johnston v. Kennet S. Tucker, etc., – Rehearing Order

• SC11-462 – In Re:  Standard Jury Instructions In Criminal Cases – Report 2011.01

September 12, 2011

• SC11-1702 – In Re:  Oath Of Admission To The Florida Bar

September 15, 2011

• SC09-2030 – Rogelio Delgado v. State of Florida – Rehearing Order

• SC09-2030 – Rogelio Delgado v. State of Florida – Revised Opinion

• SC09-2390 – Leonardo Marrero v. State of Florida – Rehearing Order

• SC09-2390 – Leonardo Marrero v. State of Florida

September 22, 2011

• SC08-1871 – Clayton Harris v. State of Florida – Rehearing Order

• SC08-1871 – Clayton Harris v. State of Florida – Revised Opinion

• SC09-923 – David Byron Russ v. State of Florida

• SC09-1659 – Lancelot Uriley Armstrong v. State of Florida

• SC09-1698 – Jeffrey E. Lewis, Et Al. v. Leon County, Et Al.

September 28, 2011

• SC07-841 – Richard Knight v. State of Florida

• SC11-52 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration

• SC11-1314 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Forms and The Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Forms

• SC11-1381 – In Re:  Amendments To Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.992(A) – Criminal Punishment Code Scoresheet

• SC11-1575 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Probate Rules

October 06, 2011

• SC09-2063 – Derrick Tyrone Smith v. State of Florida – Order

• SC09-2177 – Ricardo Davila v. State of Florida

• SC09-2200 – State of Florida v. Ted Herring - Corrected Opinion

• SC10-541 – Robert Gordon v. State of Florida

• SC11-528 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration And The Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure - Corrected Opinion

October 13, 2011

• SC09-1920 – Willie Seth Crain, Jr. v. State of Florida

• SC10-113 – In Re:  Amendments To Standard Jury Instructions In Criminal Cases – Instruction 7.7

• SC10-329 – The Florida Bar Re:  George Murray Hudson – Corrected Order issued 10/20/2011

• SC11-463 – In Re:  Standard Jury Instructions in Criminal Cases – Report 2011-02

• SC09-2200 – State of Florida v. Ted Herring – Correction Notice

• SC09-2200 – State of Florida v. Ted Herring – Corrected Opinion

• SC11-528 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration And The Florida Family Law Rules Of Procedure – Correction Notice

• SC11-528 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration And The Florida Family Law Rules Of Procedure – Corrected Opinion

October 20, 2011

• SC10-329 – The Florida Bar Re:  George Murray Hudson – Correction Notice

• SC10-329 – The Florida Bar Re:  George Murray Hudson – Amended Order

• SC11-1567 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure

October 27, 2011

• SC09-2018 – Anthony Mungin v. State of Florida

• SC09-2082 – Merle Frances Zeigler v. State of Florida

• SC09-2366 – Matthew Lee Caylor v. State of Florida

• SC10-63 – John Valdes-Pino v. State of Florida

• SC10-78 – Catalino Burgos, Jr. v. State of Florida

• SC10-141 – Rodrigo Bonilla v. State of Florida

• SC10-254 – Anthony Deshawn Glover v. State of Florida

• SC10-1350 – Mynor Solano v. State of Florida

• SC10-1881 – Davon Francis v. State of Florida

• SC10-2311 – Romildo Meister v. Elizardo Rivero, Et Al. - Corrected Opinion Released 11/10/2011

• SC11-745 – Willie James v. Kenneth S. Tucker, Etc.

November 03, 2011

• SC08-1786 – The Florida Bar v. Michelle Erin Berthiaume

• SC08-2443 – In Re:  Implementation of Committee On Privacy And Court Records Recommendations – Amendments To The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure; The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration; The Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure; The Florida Probate Rules; The Florida Small Claims Rules; The Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure; And Florida Family Law Rules  – Rehearing Order

• SC08-2443 – In Re:  Implementation of Committee On Privacy And Court Records Recommendations – Amendments To The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure; The Florida Rules of Judicial Administration; The Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure; The Florida Probate Rules; The Florida Small Claims Rules; The Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure; And Florida Family Law Rules  – Revised Opinion

• SC09-713 – St. Johns River Water Management District v. Coy A. Koontz, Etc.

• SC10-450 – Johnny Hoskins, A/K/A Jamile Alle v. State of Florida

• SC10-466 – David Carbajal v. State Of Florida

• SC10-2329 – In Re:  Amendments To Florida Rule of Civil Procedure

• SC11-40 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure - Revised Opinion released 03/15/2012

• SC11-192 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure - Corrected Opinion released 11/23/2011

November 07, 2011

• SC11-2055 – Oba Chandler v. State of Florida - Corrected 11/10/2011

November 10, 2011

• SC06-2508 – Peter R. Genovese, M.D. v. Provident Life And Accident Insurance Company – Revised Opinion

• SC06-2508 – Peter R. Genovese, M.D. v. Provident Life And Accident Insurance Company – Rehearing Order

• SC08-2330 – Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. William Hernandez – Revised Opinion; and

• SC08-2330 – Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. William Hernandez – Rehearing Order

• SC08-2394 – Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. George Mclaughlin – Revised Opinion; and

• SC08-2394 – Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. George McLaughlin – Rehearing Order

• SC10-1082 – Paul Christopher Hildwin v. State of Florida

• SC10-2311 – Romildo Meister v. Elizardo Rivero – Notice of Correction

• SC10-2311 – Romildo Meister v. Elizardo Rivero – Corrected Opinion

• SC11-2055 – Oba Chandler v. State Of Florida – Notice of Correction

• SC11-2055 – Oba Chandler v. State Of Florida – Corrected Opinion

November 17, 2011

• SC08-2330 – Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. William Hernandez – Notice Of Correction (Order Only); and

• SC08-2330 – Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. William Hernandez – Amended Rehearing Order

• SC08-2394 – Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. George McLaughlin – Notice Of Correction (Order Only); and

• SC08-2394 – Florida Department Of Highway Safety And Motor Vehicles v. George McLaughlin – Amended Rehearing Order

• SC11-205 – Jeffrey Robert Hastings v. State Of Florida

November 18, 2011

• SC09-1182 – Inquiry Concerning A Judge, No. 09-01 Re:  N. James Turner - Corrected Opinion released 11/23/2011

November 23, 2011

• SC08-656 – Thomas Anthony Wyatt v. State Of Florida; and

• SC10-632 – Thomas Anthony Wyatt v. Kenneth S. Tucker, etc.

• SC08-1774 – Gayle Shotts, Etc. v. OP Winter Haven, Inc., Et Al.

• SC09-768 – Angela I. Gessa, Etc. v. Manor Care Of Florida, Inc., Et Al.

• SC10-1068 – Rethell Byrd Chandler, Etc., Et Al. v. Geico Indemnity Company, Et Al.; and

• SC10-1070 - Monica Steele, v. Geico Indemnity Company, Et Al.

• SC10-2438 – Commercial Jet, Inc. v. U.S. Bank, N.A.

• SC11-192 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Rules Of Appellate Procedure – Notice of Correction

• SC11-192 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Rules Of Appellate Procedure – Corrected Opinion

• SC09-1182 – Inquiry Concerning A Judge, No. 09-01  Re: N. James Turner – Notice of Correction

• SC09-1182 – Inquiry Concerning A Judge, No. 09-01  Re: N. James Turner – Corrected Opinion

December 01, 2011

• SC08-1385 – J. B. Parker v. State of Florida

• SC08-2348 – Phillup Alan Partin v. State of Florida - Corrected Opinion Released 12/08/2011

• SC11-153 – Jason Dirk Walton v. State of Florida

December 08, 2011

• SC09-2022 – The Florida Bar v. William Bedford Watson, III

• SC10-31 – John M. Buzia v. State of Florida; and

• SC10-1645 - John M. Buzia v. Kenneth S. Tucker, etc.

• SC10-2218 – In Re:  Amendments To Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(C)

• SC11-697 – Roman Pino v. The Bank of New York, Etc., Et Al.

• SC08-2348 – Phillup Alan Partin v. State of Florida – Notice of Correction

• SC08-2348 – Phillup Alan Partin v. State of Florida – Corrected Opinion

December 15, 2011

• SC08-2011 – Carlos Del Valle v. State of Florida

• SC10-602 – Nicholas Agatheas v. State of Florida

• SC10-1630 – Rayvon L. Boatman v. State of Florida

• SC11-1714 – In Re:  Amendments To The Florida Small Claims Rules

• SC11-2246 – In Re:  Certification Of Need For Additional Judges