Florida Causes of Action

Florida Causes of Action includes new and updated case law in support of dozens of causes of action, remedies, and defenses, spanning a broad range of legal practice areas. The new and updated text, cases and forms cover all of these grounds for litigation, and more:

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REVISION 15 HIGHLIGHTS

The 2022 edition of Florida Causes of Action includes 7 new sample complaints, plus new and updated case law in support of dozens of causes of action, spanning a broad range of legal practice areas. Topics covered include: :

NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS

CONTRACT CASES

BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL CASES

  • Account stated – defenses to
  • Breach of fiduciary duty
  • Civil conspiracy
  • Conversion
  • Constructive trust

FRAUD

DEFAMATION AND PRIVACY

CONSUMER PROTECTION/DEBT COLLECTION

  • FL Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA)
  • Unlawful acts and practices by social media platforms
  • Elements and exclusions
  • “Deception” must be probable, not merely possible
  • Actual reliance not required
  • Long-arm jurisdiction
  • FL Consumer Collection Practices Act (FCCPA)
  • Applies to transactions/obligations that meet the statutory definition of “debt”
  • Weight of federal court decisions interpreting FCCPA

TRUSTS AND ESTATES

NEW SAMPLE COMPLAINTS

  • Complaint: Negligence_Slip and Fall in a Hotel
  • Complaint: Negligence_MVA_Driver and Owner of Motor Vehicle
  • Complaint: Negligence_MVA_ Driver and Driver’s Employer
  • Complaint: Negligence_MVA_Failure to Yield
  • Complaint: Negligence, Negligent Misrepresentation_ Horseback Riding Accident
  • Complaint: Negligence, Negligent Misrepresentation, Fraudulent Transfer
  • Complaint: Assault, Battery, False Imprisonment, Negligent Retention

AND MORE!

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Table of contents

Chapter 1 Statement of Issues To Be Determined
Chapter 2 Functions of the Court and Jury
Chapter 3 Cautionary Instructions
Chapter 4 Evaluation of Evidence
Chapter 5 Burden of Proof
Chapter 6 Negligence
Chapter 7 Causation
Chapter 8 Comparative Fault
Chapter 9 Damages for Tortious Acts
Chapter 10 Motor Vehicle Cases
Chapter 11 Premises Liability
Chapter 12 Liquor Liability
Chapter 13 Professional Liability
Chapter 14 Vicarious Liability
Chapter 15 Indemnity
Chapter 16 Death Actions
Chapter 17 Injuries by Animals
Chapter 18 Trespass
Chapter 19 False Imprisonment
Chapter 20 Assault and Battery
Chapter 21 Malicious Prosecution
Chapter 22 Misrepresentation
Chapter 23 Products Liability
Chapter 24 Defamation
Chapter 25 Municipalities
Chapter 26 Civil Rights Violations
Chapter 27 Wrongful Discharge
Chapter 28 Nuisance
Chapter 29 Bailments
Chapter 30 Attorney and Client
Chapter 31 Real Estate Brokers
Chapter 32 Contracts
Chapter 33 Insurance
Chapter 34 Will Contests
Chapter 35 Eminent Domain
Chapter 36 Corporations
Chapter 37 Conversion
Chapter 38 Interference with Economic Relations Instructions
Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Table of Sources
Index