But his stubbornness, critics in the legal community said, has contributed to a record of reversals that exceeds that compiled by several of his colleagues on the Leon County Circuit bench.
He has gained a reputation as a strong, if often autocratic, regulator, and is regarded as having played a major role in the safety improvements that have contributed to a record of only three grand prix drivers killed in the past 25 years.
In 2009, General Motors, Chrysler Group, LyondellBasell Industries and General Growth Properties all filed for bankruptcy, contributing to a record number of filings and topped the list of largest bankruptcies ever.
Five of the ten largest bankruptcies ever occurred last year, contributing to a record year in terms of total assets in default.
BlackRock Inc., Glenmede Corp. and at least four other firms that collectively manage in excess of $4 trillion are putting more of their money into the bonds of companies, contributing to a record rally".
Super Bowl ads, most of which are filmed in the fourth quarter, contributed to a record level of commercial production in Los Angeles County last year.
This comes as Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) claims it has narrowed the criteria it used under a started in 2008 called Secure Communities that contributed to a record number of deportations under Barack Obama.
The searches contributed to a record number of misdemeanor marijuana arrests last year.
Across the wider mortgage market, the CML said recent falls in interest rates had contributed to a record take-up of fixed rate deals in June.
Britain's Olympic success has helped contribute to a record boost in the number of people playing sport, according to figures released by Sport England.
