Background
Everette L. Frazier, proceeding without counsel, appealed from the Circuit Court for Bradford County, where Circuit Judge James M. Colaw presided.
The First District’s opinion does not describe the underlying proceedings, the judgment challenged, the issues Frazier raised, or the parties’ arguments.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment.
The per curiam opinion consists solely of the word “AFFIRMED” and provides no reasoning or discussion of the legal issues. Judges Roberts, Nordby, and Neff concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The First District left the circuit court’s judgment in place.
- The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The opinion identifies no facts, claims, or legal issues and establishes no express rule of law.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal in the State’s favor at this stage but offers no substantive guidance about the underlying dispute or the court’s reasoning. The opinion was designated not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.