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Search Results for: "768"
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1. 768.737 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.737, Florida Statutes 2002 768.737 Punitive damages; application in arbitration.--Where punitive damages are available as a remedy in an arbitration proceeding, ss. 768.72 , 768.725 , and 768.73 apply. When an award of punitive damages is made in an arbitration proceeding, the arbitra
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2. 768.736 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.736, Florida Statutes 2002 768.736 Punitive damages; exceptions for intoxication.--Sections 768.725 and 768.73 do not apply to any defendant who, at the time of the act or omission for which punitive damages are sought, was under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to the
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3. 768.735 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.735, Florida Statutes 2002 768.735 Punitive damages; exceptions; limitation.--
(1) Sections 768.72 (2)-(4), 768.725 , and 768.73 do not apply to any civil action based upon child abuse, abuse of the elderly under chapter 415, or abuse of the developmentally disabled. Such actions are
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4. 768.16 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.16, Florida Statutes 2002 768.16 Wrongful Death Act.--Sections 768.16 -1768.27 may be cited as the "Florida Wrongful Death Act."
History.--s. 1, ch. 72-35.
1Note.--Repealed by s. 3, ch. 2000-341.
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5. 768.17 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.17, Florida Statutes 2002 768.17 Legislative intent.--It is the public policy of the state to shift the losses resulting when wrongful death occurs from the survivors of the decedent to the wrongdoer. Sections 768.16 -1768.27 are remedial and shall be liberally construed.
History.--s
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6. 768.11 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.11, Florida Statutes 2002 768.11 Pits and holes; measure of damages.--Any company or individual who may leave open pits or other holes contrary to the provisions of s. 768.10 shall be liable in damages to any person injured thereby in an amount double the actual damages sustained, whi
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7. 768.22 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.22, Florida Statutes 2002 768.22 Form of verdict.--The amounts awarded to each survivor and to the estate shall be stated separately in the verdict.
History.--s. 1, ch. 72-35.
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8. 768.23 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.23, Florida Statutes 2002 768.23 Protection of minors and incompetents.--The court shall provide protection for any amount awarded for the benefit of a minor child or an incompetent pursuant to the Florida Guardianship Law.
History.--s. 1, ch. 72-35.
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9. 768.25 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.25, Florida Statutes 2002 768.25 Court approval of settlements.--While an action under this act is pending, no settlement as to amount or apportionment among the beneficiaries which is objected to by any survivor or which affects a survivor who is a minor or an incompetent shall be ef
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10. 768.26 f.s.
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Abstract: Section 768.26, Florida Statutes 2002 768.26 Litigation expenses.--Attorneys' fees and other expenses of litigation shall be paid by the personal representative and deducted from the awards to the survivors and the estate in proportion to the amounts awarded to them, but expenses incurred for the
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