Aiani v. Boore

Appellant, Dominic Aiani, seeks review of an order striking his motion for new trial in a civil action for breach of warranty and negligent misrepresentation. We reverse.

The trial court entered its order on the basis that appellant was a convicted felon on probation, whose right to maintain a civil action in Florida’s courts was suspended pursuant to section 944.292, Florida Statutes (1983), and Watts v. Buck, 454 So.2d 1079 (Fla. 2d DCA 1984). The court acknowledged that it was following precedent and certified a question to this court concerning the constitutional ramifications of…