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Summary Judgment In Florida: The Road Less Traveled, Leonard Pertnoy
Summary Judgment In Florida: The Road Less Traveled, Leonard Pertnoy
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This article will first explore the origins of summary judgment in the Florida courts. Next, the Holl v. Talcot standard (the "Holl standard") shall be discussed. The discussion then turns to arguments in favor of maintaining the Holl standard, including the great costs which arise by the application of the standard, and ultimately, a discussion debunking those arguments. Finally, partial summary judgment shall be discussed, introducing its potential to assist the practitioner in achieving, in part, progress towards a more predictable and useful summary judgment process.
An Attorney's Right To Retain Fees Derived From A Fraudulent Law Suit, Leonard Pertnoy
An Attorney's Right To Retain Fees Derived From A Fraudulent Law Suit, Leonard Pertnoy
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The remedy of restitution, used to prevent unjust enrichment, is a fundamental right firmly entrenched in the common law. This is especially true in cases where a victim seeks equitable relief to require the return of money or property obtained as a result of fraud. However, should the defrauded person always be entitled to be made whole? Similarly, the remedy of forfeiture is also a deeply rooted legal concept, finding its beginnings in early English common law. Originally, forfeiture was a punishment annexed by law to some illegal act. However, the concept of deodand now not only includes forfeiture of …