Filing # 56646683 E-Filed 05/18/2017 04:49:34 PM

# IN THE SUPREME COURT OF FLORIDA

# CASE NO. SC15-2286

JEFFREY EPSTEIN,

Petitioner,

V.

BRADLEY J. EDWARDS, et al.,

Respondents.

PETITIONER’S RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

The petitioner responds as follows to this Court’s order dated May 3, 2017:

1. On May 3, 2017, this Court issued an order directing the petitioner to show cause on or before May 18, 2017 why this Court’s decision in Debrincat v. Fischer, 42 Fla. L. Weekly S141 (Fla. Feb. 9, 2017), is not controlling in this case and why the Court should not decline to exercise jurisdiction in this case.

2. In response to the show cause order, the petitioner would show no cause why Debrincat is not controlling as to the basis for this Court’s jurisdiction, and no cause why this Court should not decline to exercise jurisdiction.

Respectfully submitted,

LAW OFFICES OF PAUL MORRIS, P.A.
9350 S. Dixie Highway
Suite 1450
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RECEIVED, 05/18/2017 04:53:26 PM, Clerk, Supreme Court

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s/Paul Morris
PAUL MORRIS
Counsel for Petitioner

## CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I HEREBY CERTIFY that this response was emailed to counsel on the list below this 18th day of May, 2017.

s/ Paul Morris
PAUL MORRIS

SERVICE LIST:

Philip M. Burlington
Burlington & Rockenbach, P.A.
Courthouse Commons/Suite 350
444 West Railroad Ave.
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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