City of Fort Lauderdale v. Casino Realty, Inc.

Summary

The Supreme Court of Florida reversed the appellate court’s holding that Article X, Section 6 of the Florida Constitution requires separate jury verdicts for each owner of a parcel in eminent domain, affirmed the admission of the lease agreement and award of attorney’s fees, and modified the rule on opening and closing arguments, holding that a property owner may open and close when the substantial issues concern damages for which he bears the burden of proof.