Non-Parties v. League of Women Voters of Florida

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Our Court’s Latin motto, like that of the Florida Supreme Court, is “Sat Cito, Si Recte,” which roughly translated means “Soon Enough, If Correct.” In cases such as this one, where time is important and prompt judicial action is needed, the “soon enough” aspect of the motto takes second billing, which is why the emergency three-judge panel acted with speed and diligence upon being assigned to this matter on short notice just days before the underlying trial was to begin. Absent expedited appellate review, the uncontested constitutional privilege of the non-parties was in danger of being lost…