Nationstar Mortgage, LLC v. Harrell et al. — First District affirms lower court judgment

Case
Nationstar Mortgage, LLC v. Daryl A. Harrell a/k/a Daryl Austin Harrell; Dee A. Harrell a/k/a Dee Ann Harrell; Unknown Spouse of Daryl A. Harrell a/k/a Daryl Austin Harrell; Cach, LLC; Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lewis; Roberts
Date Decided
July 17, 2026
Docket No.
1D2024-1230
Topics
Mortgage law; Appellate procedure; Debt collection
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Nationstar Mortgage, LLC appealed a judgment entered by the Circuit Court for Suwannee County against it in a matter involving homeowners Daryl and Dee Harrell and debt collectors Cach, LLC and Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC. The case was heard by Judge David William Fina at the trial level.

The Court’s Holding

The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the Circuit Court’s judgment in full, finding no reversible error in the lower court’s decision. The appellate court’s affirmance indicates that the trial court’s findings and conclusions were legally sound and properly supported by the record.

Key Takeaways

  • The Circuit Court judgment was affirmed without modification.
  • Nationstar’s appeal of the lower court decision was unsuccessful.
  • The decision is not final pending any timely motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Why It Matters

This affirmance reinforces the lower court’s judgment in a matter involving mortgage servicing and debt collection issues in Suwannee County. The decision stands as precedent affirming the trial court’s handling of the dispute among the parties.

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