Orange County v. Gipson

548 So.2d 658 (1989)

ORANGE COUNTY, Florida, Petitioner,

v.

Johnnie P. GIPSON, Etc., et al., Respondents.

No. 73975.

Supreme Court of Florida.

September 7, 1989.

Steven F. Lengauer of Eubanks, Hilyard, Rumbley, Meier & Lengauer, P.A., Orlando, for petitioner.

James O. Driscoll of James O. Driscoll, P.A., Orlando, for respondents.

McDONALD, Justice.

In Orange County v. Gipson, 539 So.2d 526, 529 (Fla. 5th DCA 1989), the district court certified the following question as being of great public importance:

Is a crossclaimant for contribution against a governmental entity required by s. 768.28(6)(a), Fla.…