Kneip v. Herseth

I concur in the Court’s holding that the plaintiff is entitled to a declaratory judgment, and the requisite jurisdiction exists for the plaintiff to maintain this action. In this regard I agree with the trial court in its citation of Ervin v. Collins, 1956, Fla., 85 So.2d 852, in which the court there says, “When the public interest is involved a more liberal rule governs who may appropriately bring an action of this kind and prosecute it to this court, if need be.” I believe the public interest doctrine is fulfilled because whatever concerns the office of Governor is of public interest.

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