Case Name: James EPPS, Appellant, v. Nancy EPPS, Appellee
Court: Florida District Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction: Florida
Decision Date: 1983-10-25
Citations: 440 So. 2d 1314
Docket Number: No. 83-1264
Parties: James EPPS, Appellant, v. Nancy EPPS, Appellee.
Judges: Before HENDRY, BASKIN and FERGUSON, JJ.
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 440
Pages: 1314–1315

Head Matter:
James EPPS, Appellant, v. Nancy EPPS, Appellee.
No. 83-1264.
District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District.
Oct. 25, 1983.
Rehearing Denied Dec. 8, 1983.
Albert D. Diamond, Miami, for appellant.
Burt E. Redlus, Miami, for appellee.
Before HENDRY, BASKIN and FERGUSON, JJ.

Opinion:
BASKIN, Judge.
Although a trial court may expedite proceedings and encourage out-of-court settlements, it may not compel a litigant to settle. Rosenfield v. Vosper, 45 Cal.App.2d 365, 114 P.2d 29 (1941); A & C Adjusters, Inc. v. Bragg, 205 A.2d 602 (D.C.1964).
Reversed and remanded.