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Procter & Gamble Co. v. Powell

Citations: 462 So. 2d 1215; 10 Fla. L. Weekly 370; 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 12324Docket: No. BD-138

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; February 10, 1985; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The court addressed a petition for a writ of common law certiorari regarding the trial court's order for the discovery of documents from external researchers provided to Procter & Gamble Company. The court referenced Procter & Gamble v. Swilley, 462 So.2d 1188 (1985), which supported the trial court's decision to allow the discovery of such research documents. Consequently, the petition for writ of certiorari was denied, with Chief Judge E.R. Evin and Judges L. Smith and Nimmons concurring.

Legal Issues Addressed

Discovery of Documents in Civil Litigation

Application: The court upheld the trial court's decision to allow the discovery of documents from external researchers provided to Procter & Gamble, indicating that such documents are discoverable in the context of civil litigation.

Reasoning: The court addressed a petition for a writ of common law certiorari regarding the trial court's order for the discovery of documents from external researchers provided to Procter & Gamble Company.

Writ of Certiorari in Appellate Review

Application: The court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari, affirming the lower court's decision and demonstrating the limited scope of appellate review via certiorari in this context.

Reasoning: Consequently, the petition for writ of certiorari was denied, with Chief Judge E.R. Evin and Judges L. Smith and Nimmons concurring.