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SABIN v. BUTTER

Nos. 85-941, 85-947.

493 So.2d 469 (1986)

Robert SABIN and the Phoenix Collection, Inc., Appellants/Cross-Appellees, v. Stephen H. BUTTER, Appellee/Cross-Appellant.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District.

March 11, 1986.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Ronald G. Neiwirth, for appellants/cross-appellees.

Stephen H. Butter, in pro. per.

Before NESBITT, DANIEL S. PEARSON and FERGUSON, JJ.

FERGUSON, Judge.

We agree with the first and second districts1 that Florida's so-called "civil death" statute, section 944.292, Florida Statutes (1985), to the extent that it deprives a person convicted of a crime of bringing or defending a civil action in the courts of this state until his civil rights are restored, is unconstitutional.

The motion to dismiss the appeal of appellant Robert...

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