State v. South County Jewish Federation

WALDEN, Judge.

This is an appeal by the state from a final order that after trial, dismissed the state’s complaint with prejudice. It is being treated here as a full appeal. We affirm.

The State of Florida sought to enjoin South County Jewish Federation (“Federation”), and others, from operating a bingo hall allegedly in violation of Florida Statutes, section 849.093. By agreement between the respective parties, the case was heard without a jury based upon a set of stipulated facts. The stipulated facts are the following.

The Federation is a non-profit, charitable organization qualified to…