Halpert v. Naporko

Summary

The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed Haviva Halpert’s petition for writ of common law certiorari for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that the petitioner failed to demonstrate irreparable harm, a prerequisite to certiorari relief.

Holdings

1. A petitioner seeking common-law certiorari must demonstrate irreparable harm that cannot be adequately remedied by a final appeal; because Halpert failed to make that showing, the petition was dismissed for lack of jurisdiction.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court could exercise common-law certiorari jurisdiction absent a showing of irreparable harm.

Disposition

dismissed