Overstreet v. Indian Creek Village

ADKINS, Justice.

This cause is here on petition for writ of certiorari supported by certificate of the District Court of Appeal, Third District, that its decision reported in 239 So.2d 149 is one which involves a question of great public interest. See Fla.Const. art. V, § 4(2), F.S.A.

The District Court of Appeal certified the question of great public interest to be

“[Wjhether a municipal corporation must own the fee simple title in order to secure tax exemption upon property used for municipal purpose.”

Petitioners are the tax collector and tax assessor of Dade County. The Respondent is a…