Florida Supreme Court Issues Ruling Against Governor

The Florida Supreme Court today, July 3, 2008, issued an Opinion in the case of the Florida House of Representatives v. Florida Governor Charlie Crist, ruling that Governor Crist exceeded his authority by entering an exclusive gaming rights compact with the Seminole Tribe of Florida.

To view the Supreme Court’s Opinion, click here.  To view a comprehensive list of briefs filed as part of the suit, click here.

Below is an article on the issue from The Miami Herald.  

 

Should you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact Colodny Fass.

 

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High court: Crist overstepped on casino deal

By MARC CAPUTO, EVAN S. BENN AND AMY DRISCOLL

The Florida Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Gov. Charlie Crist overstepped his authority when he unilaterally allowed the Seminole Tribe to exclusively offer baccarat and blackjack at their casinos.

But the games will go on, at least for now, while the tribe mulls its options during the heavy-betting July 4 weekend.

 

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