Spencer Lambeth v. Three Lakes Corporation

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• noting that the \primary rule of statutory construction is 'to give effect to legislative intent' \ (quoting Gomez v. Vill. of Pinecrest, 41 So. 3d 180, 185 (Fla. 2010))
• concluding “[a]s the Legislature did not add the word ‘judicial’ before the word ‘proceeding,’ limiting the term ‘proceeding’ to apply to only judicial proceedings construes this term in a manner contrary to the language of the statute and the Legislature’s intent.”
• looking to Black’s Law Dictionary to determine plain meaning of undefined statutory term
• “[W]e recognize that statutory construction envisions that courts will also review the purpose behind the enactment.”
• “A legal issue surrounding a statute of limitations question is an issue of law subject to de novo review.”
• issued May 16, 2013, and revised Nov. 7, 2013

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