Smith, Etc. v. Lee Explained — Personal Injury

District Court of Appeal of Florida • Decided 2026-05-20

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Case Summary

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL STATE OF FLORIDA _____________________________ No. 1D2025-1731 _____________________________ GORDON SMITH, in his Capacity as the Duly Elected Sheriff of Bradford County, Florida, Appellant, v. DALTON LEE, as Personal Representative of the Estate of April Lee, Deceased, Appellee. _____________________________ On appeal from the Circuit C

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