Taxes and Eminent Domain

Question 1

Attorney Fee limits for Medical Malpractice

Answer 1

Florida Const limits contingency fees that a lawyer can charge a client in a medical liability case.
30% of first $250k in damages
10% of damages above $250k.

Question 2

Ad Valorem Tax

Answer 2

The county, municipality, and school district may EACH impose an ad valorem property tax. Up to 10 mills on real estate and personal property (a mill is $1 per $1000 of value).
Federal, State, County owned property for public purpose is exempt.
Grandparents quarters on house
Philanthropic property

Homestead tax exemption: decrease property value by $50k for tax purposes

Question 3

Sovereign Immunity

Answer 3

Const and Statute permit waiver of sovereign immunity.

Cap of $200,000 for any one person, and $300,000 for all claims arising from one accident.

Question 4

Eminent Domain

Answer 4

State may not take private property except for reasonably necessary PUBLIC purpose that benefits the state, and full compensation paid to owner.