Case Name: Robert SABIN and the Phoenix Collection, Inc., Appellants/Cross-Appellees, v. Stephen H. BUTTER, Appellee/Cross-Appellant
Court: Florida District Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction: Florida
Decision Date: 1986-03-11
Citations: 493 So. 2d 469
Docket Number: Nos. 85-941, 85-947
Parties: Robert SABIN and the Phoenix Collection, Inc., Appellants/Cross-Appellees, v. Stephen H. BUTTER, Appellee/Cross-Appellant.
Judges: Before NESBITT, DANIEL S. PEARSON and FERGUSON, JJ.
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 493
Pages: 469–470

Head Matter:
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.

Opinion:
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).