This is the story of a rabbit hole.[1] A rabbit hole into which Florida caselaw on implied easements based on a preexisting use descended in 1986 and has been trapped ever since. The descent was precipitated by Tortoise Island Communities, Inc. v. Moorings Ass’n, Inc., 489 So. 2d 22 (Fla….
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Property Tax Reform?
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Tax
In June the Florida Legislature approved legislation intended to provide property tax relief to Florida taxpayers. Senate Joint Resolution No. 4-B proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution, which the voters of Florida will be asked to approve at an election on January 29, 2008, if an appellate court overturns a…
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Trusts & Estates
Many clients have misconceptions about the preparation of contracts. Some believe that all a lawyer does to prepare a contract is to insert the names of the parties, push a button, and print out the contract. Others believe it is less expensive if the attorney for the other side prepares…