SPRINGER v. COLBURN

No. 32725.

162 So.2d 513 (1964)

Charles D. SPRINGER, individually, and as co-partner of Springer Motor Company, et al., Appellants, v. Sherwood COLBURN, as Receiver of Michigan Surety Company, a Michigan corporation, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Florida.

Rehearing Denied April 21, 1964.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sherwood Spencer and Ellis, Spencer & Butler, Hollywood, for appellants.

Moore & Moore, Miami, for appellee.


CALDWELL, Justice.

This cause is before us on interlocutory appeal to review the trial court's order which directly passed upon the validity of a state statute in striking a portion of appellant's answer. The defense stricken asserted that the application of F.S. § 631.201, F.S.A. to contracts antedating the effective date of that statute was unconstitutional. The lower court found that the application of the statute "does not impair the obligation of the contract...

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