Tuesday, December 7, 1999
Chicago Title Insurance Co. v. S. Clark Butler

No. 95,312

Leon County


Butler filed suit challenging Florida laws regulating the title insurance industry, specifically laws and related regulations forbidding title insurance agents from rebating to buyers any of their profits. Florida's major title insurers intervened on grounds that rebating, if allowed, would result in cut-throat competition that could degrade underwriting. The trial judge found in favor of Butler, and the First District Court certified the case to the Court for immediate resolution.