How-To: Write a Motion for a Written Opinion

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Rule 9.330 Fla. R. App. P. | Rehearing, Clarification, Certification, Written Opinion
"(a)(2)(D) Motion for Written Opinion. A motion for written opinion shall set forth the reasons that the party believes that a written opinion would provide:
(i) a legitimate basis for supreme court review;

(ii) an explanation for an apparent deviation from prior precedent; or

(iii) guidance to the parties or lower tribunal when:
... " Rule 9.030 Fla. R. App. P. | Jurisdiction of Courts
"(2) Discretionary Jurisdiction. The discretionary jurisdiction of the supreme court may be sought to review:
(A) decisions of district courts of appeal that:
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(iv) expressly and directly conflict with a decision of another district court of appeal or of the supreme court...

(v) pass upon a question certified to be of great public importance; or

(vi) are certified to be in direct conflict with decisions of other district courts of appeal;"