Narrative Opinion Summary
Edward A. Steiner appealed against Mt. Vernon Fire Insurance Company and Regent Transportation Equipment Company, Fireman's Fund Insurance Company, and Illinois Union Insurance Company. The case was heard in the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, on March 6, 1985, with a rehearing denied on March 25, 1985. Steiner was represented by Kenneth E. Apgar, while the appellees were represented by Ted R. Manry, III, H. Vance Smith, and John N. Jenkins. The court adopted the rationale from the case Pledger v. Burnup & Sims, Inc., specifically regarding section 95.10 of the Florida Statutes (1981). The court affirmed the lower court's decision. The judges Grimes, A.C.J., Scheb, and Campbell concurred with the ruling.
Legal Issues Addressed
Adoption of Precedent in Statutory Interpretationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court adopted the rationale from a previous case, Pledger v. Burnup & Sims, Inc., to guide its interpretation of section 95.10 of the Florida Statutes (1981).
Reasoning: The court adopted the rationale from the case Pledger v. Burnup & Sims, Inc., specifically regarding section 95.10 of the Florida Statutes (1981).
Affirmation of Lower Court's Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court, indicating agreement with the lower court's ruling and reasoning.
Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's decision.