Submitted by Melanie Barker on 09 Jul, 2025
In cases where a Defendant may have acted negligently, but it is unclear whether that negligence was the cause of the injury requires a review of proximate cause. Proximate cause is a mix of fact and foreseeability. See Lindsey v. Bell South Telecommunications, Inc.,…
Submitted by Melanie Barker on 09 Jul, 2025
In order to establish a cause of action for false imprisonment, a plaintiff must prove four elements: 1) unlawful detention and loss of liberty; 2) against his will; 3) without legal authority; and 4) unnecessary under the circumstances. See Harder v. Edwards,…
Submitted by Melanie Barker on 09 Jul, 2025
Fla. Stat. § 57.041 controls who is entitled to tax costs after judgment which is a different standard than an entitlement to attorney’s fees. Pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 57.041, the “prevailing party” standard does not apply. See Sherman v. Sherman, 279…