The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit presented a head-scratcher to the Florida Supreme Court, certifying a question about damages and an exculpatory clause in a business contract.

“Dear Florida Supreme Court: We need your help,” began the opinion by Judge Kevin Newsom of Alabama. ”Among other much simpler issues, this case presents a knotty and important state law contract question that is more appropriately answered by you than us.”