One often wonders just what a trial court judge has to do to abuse his or her discretion. In Florida, it turns out that showing “benevolence and compassion” is sufficient.
"Benevolence and compassion" have no place when it comes to setting foreclosure sales, a Florida state appellate court ruled in a stern order.
The 3rd District Court of Appeal judges said they "thoroughly disapprove" of a decision by Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Valerie Manno Schurr to give an extra month to a couple trying to sell their home before a foreclosure sale, Senior Judge Alan R. Schwartz wrote for the panel last week.
Source: Law.com - Fla. Appeals Court Takes Judge to Task for 'Benevolence'