Legal Opinion
Flowers v. Seagrove Beach, Inc.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided December 16, 1985No. BE-450PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
MILLS, Judge.
Appellants appeal from a nonjury verdict denying recovery of the use of certain real property allegedly dedicated as a park. We affirm.
In October 1923, the Seagrove Company, a corporation, filed in Walton County, Florida, a subdivision plat entitled “Plat of Seagrove.” The plat dedicated certain property lying between an adjoining state highway and the Gulf of Mexico as a public park. The dedication was never accepted by the Walton County government or the public by use thereof. No lots were sold pursuant to this plat.
On 2 January 1939, corporate records indicate the intent of…
2Cases cited5 opinions
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- McCorquodale v. KeytonSupreme Court of Florida · 1953
- Bonifay v. DicksonDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1984
- Hughes v. Town of Mexico BeachDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1984
- Weber v. City of HollywoodDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1960
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