Williams v. Williams — Fifth DCA affirms lower court decision

Case
Landon L. Williams, Jr. v. Reginald L. Williams, Sr., as Personal Representative of the Estate of Landon L. Williams, Sr., et al.
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
PER CURIAM
Date Decided
July 7, 2026
Docket No.
5D2024-3277
Topics
Estate matters, Family law, Appeals
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Landon L. Williams, Jr. appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Duval County (Judge Meredith Charbula) involving multiple family members, including Reginald L. Williams, Sr. in his capacity as Personal Representative of the Estate of Landon L. Williams, Sr., as well as Lanita Williams-Wells, Yolanda S. Williams, and Michelle D. Williams. The case arises from trial court proceedings in Duval County.

The Court’s Holding

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in its entirety. The appellate panel issued a summary affirmance, finding no reversible error warranting modification or reversal of the lower court’s judgment.

Key Takeaways

  • The trial court’s decision was upheld on appeal without modification.
  • The judgment is not final pending any timely authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

This affirmance affirms the trial court’s resolution of the family and estate-related dispute. While the appellate opinion does not provide detailed reasoning, the affirmance confirms the lower court’s application of law to the facts presented.

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