Submitted by Melanie Barker on 24 Aug, 2026
Florida courts have consistently held that restrictions contained within a declaration of condominium are presumed valid. This presumption exists because each unit owner purchases his or her unit with knowledge of those restrictions and accepts them as part of the bargain. See Hidden Harbour Estates, Inc.
Submitted by Jessica Gregor and Carri Leininger on 06 Aug, 2026
Not every lawsuit can be filed in federal court. Unlike state courts, federal courts have limited jurisdiction, meaning they can only hear cases that fall within specific categories. One of the most common ways a case ends up in federal court is through diversity jurisdiction under…
Submitted by Jessica Gregory and Carri Leininger on 17 Jun, 2026
Under Florida law, there is a critical distinction between a coverage denial and a coverage defense. A coverage denial occurs when the claim falls outside the scope of the policy’s insuring agreement or is expressly excluded by the policy’s terms. For example, if a liability policy only covers…