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Travelers Insurance Co. v. Florida Medical Center, Inc.

Citations: 621 So. 2d 581; 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 7919Docket: No. 92-2882

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; July 28, 1993; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Travelers Insurance Company appeals a final summary judgment in favor of Florida Medical Center, Inc., arguing that the trial court erred by not conducting a motion hearing as required by Rule 1.510(c) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. The appellate court agrees with Travelers, citing the precedent set in Kozich v. Hartford Insurance Co., and reverses the trial court's decision, remanding the case for further proceedings. Judges Gunther, Polen, and Klein concur with the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Precedential Authority in Appellate Decisions

Application: The appellate court relied on the precedent set in Kozich v. Hartford Insurance Co. to determine the error in the trial court's proceedings, demonstrating the importance of precedent in appellate review.

Reasoning: The appellate court agrees with Travelers, citing the precedent set in Kozich v. Hartford Insurance Co., and reverses the trial court's decision, remanding the case for further proceedings.

Requirement for Motion Hearing under Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 1.510(c)

Application: The appellate court found that the trial court erred by not conducting a motion hearing as required by Rule 1.510(c), which led to the reversal of the summary judgment.

Reasoning: Travelers Insurance Company appeals a final summary judgment in favor of Florida Medical Center, Inc., arguing that the trial court erred by not conducting a motion hearing as required by Rule 1.510(c) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.