Celebration Day - February 26th 2014

Today marks the 2nd anniversary of of the attack on George Zimmerman by Trayvon Martin, and George's shooting of Martin in self defence.

If anybody reading disputes that interpretation of the events two years ago... I refer you to the trial in regards this matter, and George's ACQUITTAL.

Happy Statute of Limitation Day!

Plain Ole Dave
February 26, 2014 at 4:09 am | Reply

The reason there his been no civil suit is because it is prohibited by law....

776.032 Immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justifiable use of force.—

(1) A person who uses force as permitted in s.776.012, s.776.013, or s.776.031 is justified in using such force and is immune from criminal prosecution and civil action for the use of such force, unless the person against whom force was used is a law enforcement officer, as defined in s. 943.10(14), who was acting in the performance of his or her official duties and the officer identified himself or herself in accordance with any applicable law or the person using force knew or reasonably should have known that the person was a law enforcement officer. As used in this subsection, the term “criminal prosecution” includes arresting, detaining in custody, and charging or prosecuting the defendant.
(2) A law enforcement agency may use standard procedures for investigating the use of force as described in subsection (1), but the agency may not arrest the person for using force unless it determines that there is probable cause that the force that was used was unlawful.
(3)The court shall award reasonable attorney’s fees, court costs, compensation for loss of income, and all expenses incurred by the defendant in defense of any civil action brought by a plaintiff if the court finds that the defendant is immune from prosecution as provided in subsection

I actually have it "on good authority" that in Florida the 2 year Statute of Limitations does NOT apply to a homicide. There is no Statute of Limitations if the death is the result of a homicide.

However, the fact that Crump has not filed after 2 years is significant never-the-less. He is almost certain to fail and hence certain to have to pay all costs.

When you think about it.... Zimmerman's claim of Self Defence could not be dis proven beyond reasonable doubt at the murder trial. If Crump were to file a Wrongful Death Suit, there would be an "Immunity Hearing" where a Judge would assess the self defence claim "On Balance of the evidence" (much lower standard for Zimmerman to meet. It should be a "no brainer" that GZ would be granted Immunity.. and be awarded costs.

H/T Plain Ole Dave at Nettles Blog.....

Plain Ole Dave
February 26, 2014 at 4:09 am | Reply

The reason there his been no civil suit is because it is prohibited by law....

776.032 Immunity from criminal prosecution and civil action for justifiable use of force.—

It seems there is no statute of limitations in civil wrongful death cases resulting from homicides

10) FOR INTENTIONAL TORTS RESULTING IN DEATH FROM ACTS DESCRIBED IN S.782.04 OR S.782.07.—Notwithstanding paragraph (4)(d), an action for wrongful death seeking damages authorized under s.768.21 brought against a natural person for an intentional tort resulting in death from acts described in s.782.04 or s.782.07 may be commenced at any time. This subsection shall not be construed to require an arrest, the filing of formal criminal charges, or a conviction for a violation of s.782.04 or s.782.07 as a condition for filing a civil action.

Arrest for second-degree murder + trial + acquittal = no homicide. So even if true, that exception doesn't apply.