Legal Opinion
Kopel v. Kopel
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided March 20, 2013No. 3D11-536PublishedCited by 10 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtFernandez, J.
The appellants-defendants, Bernardo Kopel and Enrique Kopel, appeal the trial court’s Final Judgment entered in favor of the appellee-plaintiff, Leon Kopel. We reverse because there is no relation back or unjust enrichment.
Factual Background
a. The Business Relationships
Leon and Enrique Kopel are brothers. They were business partners with their father, Scharja Kopel. Scharja created a family textile business in the Dominican Republic where they lived. Scharja made all ultimate decisions on family investments.
In 1987, Enrique’s son, Bernardo, graduated from college and lived in Miami, Florida.…
2Cases cited7 opinions
- Canakaris v. CanakarisSupreme Court of Florida · 1980
- Florida Power Corp. v. City of Winter ParkSupreme Court of Florida · 2004
- Peoples Nat. Bank v. First Union Nat. BankDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1996
- Lasar Mfg. Co., Inc. v. BachanovDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1983
- Livingston v. MaleverSupreme Court of Florida · 1931
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3Cited by10 opinions
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