Legal Opinion · Concurrence

Clark v. Florida

Supreme Court of the United States

Decided April 28, 1986No. 85-6004Published

1ConcurrenceChief Justice Burger

I agree that we should dismiss this improper appeal, and treating the appeal as a petition for certiorari, deny certiorari. The merits of this appeal are utterly frivolous, as were most of appellant’s persistent efforts in the courts of Florida. In light of that frivolousness, as well as appellant’s status as a member of the Florida Bar, I would award the State costs and fees under Rule 49.2.

This case originated when appellant Bret Clark received a speeding ticket while traveling on the Florida Turnpike on August 12, 1982. At the time he was a law student. Appellant pleaded not guilty, went…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. Judges of the District Court of Appeal, Fifth DistrictSupreme Court of Florida · 1981
  2. Rogers v. STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTO. INS. CO.District Court of Appeal of Florida · 1980

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