Case ID: so2d_493/html/0469-02.html
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Date Created: 2024-08-24T03:29:51.129683

Robert SABIN and the Phoenix Collection, Inc., Appellants/Cross-Appellees, v. Stephen H. BUTTER, Appellee/Cross-Appellant.
    Nos. 85-941, 85-947.
    District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District.
    March 11, 1986.
    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 districts 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 Sabin is denied. 
      
      . McCuiston v. Wanicka, 483 So.2d 489 (Fla. 2d DCA 1986); Lloyd v. Farkash, 476 So.2d 305 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985).