Legal Opinion
Cohee v. Crestridge Utilities Corp.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided December 23, 1975No. 75-212PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GRIMES, Judge.
This case involves the question of whether jurisdiction to pass upon the subject matter of the suit rests in the circuit court or in the Public Service Commission.
In 1965, Dixie Gardens, Incorporated, as the developer, entered into a contract with Crestridge Utilities Corporation whereby Crestridge was granted the exclusive right to provide water service to the property in Crestridge Gardens Subdivision for a period of thirty years. The two corporations were related at least to the extent that the same persons signed the contract as corporate officers of both parties. After…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- Miami Bridge Company v. State R. R. CommissionSupreme Court of Florida · 1944
- State Ex Rel. McKenzie v. WillisSupreme Court of Florida · 1975
- Curtis Publishing Company v. BaderDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1972
- Sloane v. Dixie Gardens, Inc.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1973
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