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Baker Act — Involuntary commitment — Habeas corpus

Jul 18th, 2024 in by admin

…Petitioner was unlawfully detained where hospital failed to file petition for involuntary commitment within 72 hours allowed for involuntary examination -- Request for summary judgment as to petitioner's claims that he did not meet criteria for involuntary commitment is denied…


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Torts — Premises liability — Slip and fall — Continuance

Jul 16th, 2024 in by admin

…Second motion to continue trial in slip and fall case that does not qualify for treatment as complex litigation is denied -- Good cause -- Neither discovery issues that defense did not diligently move to resolve, overextension of counsel, fact…


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