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SECTION 57.105(1) AUTHORIZES ATTORNEY’S FEES BUT NOT COSTS

Sep 29th, 2026 in by admin

Rose v. Rose, 51 Fla. L. Weekly D639 (Fla. 6th DCA Mar. 27, 2026): The trial court imposed sanctions against the appellant under section 57.105(1) in the form of attorney’s fees and costs.  While the court affirmed the attorney’s fee award, it…


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NONMOVANT MUST DILIGENTLY PURSUE DISCOVERY TO SEEK A CONTINUANCE ON A MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT—THOSE WITH CLEAN HANDS CAN SEEK A CONTINUANCE UNDER RULE 1.510(d)

Sep 25th, 2026 in by admin

Zuchaer v. Peninsula Condominium Association, Inc., 51 Fla. L. Weekly D626 (Fla. 3d DCA Mar. 25, 2026): The court affirmed summary judgment for the defendant condominium association, writing to address the defendants’ argument that it still had outstanding discovery to…


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