State of Florida Ex Rel. Robert L. Shevin, Attorney General, Plaintiff v. Exxon Corporation

U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit · Decided 1976-03-10

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COLEMAN, Circuit Judge (dissenting): I respectfully dissent. I would certify this question to the Supreme Court of Florida. Under my concept of federalism, that Tribunal should be the one to delineate the authority, power, and duties of its Attorney General in those situations where that authority has been drawn into question, especially where, as here, the authority is not express and, at the best, can only be…

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