What is the best way to research Florida perjury / false statement cases?
What is the best way to research Florida perjury / false statement cases?
Layperson
Location: Florida (US)
As a layperson, what is the best way to research Florida perjury / false statement cases from the 4th DCA and Broward County (17th Judicial Circuit) without formal legal training?
I’m especially trying to understand:
• Relevant appellate opinions
• Comparable Broward cases / charging patterns
• Useful statutes and procedural issues
• Whether LexisNexis or Westlaw access is realistically necessary
Any guidance is appreciated. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Statutes:
• Fla. Stat. § 837.02 — Perjury in official proceeding
• Fla. Stat. § 837.021 — Perjury by contradictory statements
• Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.540(b)(3) — Relief from judgment, fraud
Case law search terms:
• “fraud on the court” injunction petition Florida
• 837.021 contradictory statements deposition
• injunction vacate false sworn petition 4th DCA (4th DCA covers Broward)
• “perjury by contradictory statements” deposition official proceeding
Key 4th DCA cases to look for:
• Cases from the 4th District Court of Appeal (Broward’s appellate court) on injunction dissolution based on fraud
• Shiver v. Wharton, 9 So. 3d 687 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009) — fraud/Rule 1.540 standard
• Search KeyCite/Shepard’s on § 837.021 filtered to 4th DCA