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on subject to recall as long as the ward was alive.
cases, but to decide them, subject to review only by West's F. S. A. Const. Art. 2, ~ 3; Laws 2003, ch.
superior and having achieved finality, a
courts, 03- 418, 9 1 et seq.
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Functions Most Cited Cases
92III(C) Executive Powers and Functions The fact that a final judgment may be subject to
92k78 Encroachment on Judiciary recall under a rule of procedure, if certain
92k79 k.In General. Most Cited Cases circumstances can be proved, does not negate its
Purely judicial acts are not subject to review as to finality for purposes of the separation of powers;
their accuracy by the Governor. West' s F. S. A. unless and until the judgment is vacated by judicial
Const. Art. 2, 9 3. order, it is the last word of the judicial department
with regard to a particular case or controversy.
6] Constitutional Law 92 ~ 80( 1) West' s F. S. A. Const. Art. 2, 9 3.
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92 Constitutional Law absolute, unfettered discretion made the Governor' s
92III Distribution of Governmental Powers and decision virtually unreviewable, and the law did not
Functions require the Governor to consider the patient' s
92III( C) Executive Powers and Functions wishes, but permitted him to issue unilateral
92k78 Encroachment on Judiciary decision. West' s F. S. A. Const. Art. 2, ~ 3; Laws
92k80 Powers, Duties, and Acts Under 2003, ch. 03- 418, ~ 1 et seq.
Legislative Authority
92k80( 1) k. In General. Most Cited 101 Constitutional Law 92 ~ 62( 1)
Cases
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according rules of court and the governing
to 92III Distribution of Governmental Powers and
statutes, a final judgment is issued, and all Functions
post-judgment procedures are followed, it is an 92III( A) Legislative Powers and Delegation
invasion of the authority of the judicial branch for Thereof
the Legislature to pass a law that allows the 92k59 Delegation of Powers
executive branch to interfere with the final judicial 92k62 To Executive
determination in a case. West' s F. S. A. Const. Art. 92k62( 1) k. In General. Most Cited
2, ~ 3. Cases
The Legislature is pennitted to transfer subordinate
9) Constitutional Law 92 ~ 62( 10) functions to pennit administration of legislative
policy by an agency with the expertise and
92 Constitutional Law flexibility to deal with complex and fluid
92III Distribution of Governmental Powers and conditions; however, under the "
nondelegation
Functions doctrine," the Legislature maydelegate the
not
92III( A) Legislative Powers and Delegation power to enact a law or the right to exercise
Thereof unrestricted discretion in applying the law . West' s
92k59 Delegation of Powers F. S. A. Const. Art. 2, ~ 3.
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92k62( 5) Particular Matters 11 J Constitutional Law 92 ~ 60
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198Hk902 k. Constitutional and Statutory
Provisions. Most Cited Cases Constitutional Law 92 ~ 62( 2)
Terri' s law" which authorizes the Governor to
issue a one- time stay to prevent the withholding of 92 Constitutional Law
nutrition and hydration from a patient in a persistent 92111 Distribution of Governmental Powers and
Functions
vegetative state violated the separation of powers on
its face because it delegated legislative power to the 92III( A) Legislative Powers and Delegation
Governor; the Legislature failed to provide any Thereof
standards by which the Governor should determine 92k59 Delegation of Powers
whether, in any given case, a stay should be issued 92k62 To Executive
92k62( 2) k. Standards for
and how long a stay should remain in effect, it
failed to provide any criteria for lifting the stay, this Guidance. Most Cited Cases
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fundamental and primary policy decisions be made of Constitutional Provisions
92k36 k. Duty of Legislature to Obey
by members of the legislature who are elected to
perform those tasks and that the administration of Constitutional Mandate. Most Cited Cases
legislative programs must be pursuant to some Although unquestionably the Legislature may enact
minimal standards and guidelines ascertainable by laws to protect those citizens who are incapable of
reference to the enactment establishing the program. protecting their own interests, such laws must
West' s F. S. A. Const. Art. 2, g 3. comply with the constitution.
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