79 So. 3d 702 - Whiley v. Scott’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

5 state decisions

Most-quoted passages

The sentences later courts lift from this opinion, ranked by how many decisions quote each — the parts of the opinion doing the work. These counts are smaller than the citation total above because most of the 5 citing decisions cite the case generally; a passage count includes only decisions quoting that exact language verbatim.

1. “‘[Separation of powers recognizes three separate branches of government — the executive, the legislative, and the judicial — each with its own powers and responsibilities.’ In applying the separation of powers doctrine, the Court has done so strictly, explaining ‘that this doctrine ‘encompasses two fundamental prohibitions. The first is that no branch may encroach upon the powers of another.’ ’ ””

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. JACQUELINE DENISE SMALL v. STATE OF FLORIDA · Westphal v. City of St. Petersburg/City of St. Petersburg Risk Management

2. “The writ [of quo warranto] is the proper means for inquiring into whether a particular individual has improperly exercised a power or right derived from the State.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Kenneth J. Detzner, etc. v. Harry Lee Anstead

3. “Quo warranto is used 'to determine whether a state officer or agency has improperly exercised a power or right derived from the State.'”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. 269 So. 3d 491 - Scott J. Israel, Sheriff v. Ron DeSantis, Governor