Background
Glen Schooley, proceeding without counsel, appealed from the Circuit Court for Holmes County. The circuit-court judge was Christopher Patterson.
The appellees included Wells Fargo Bank, NA, acting as trustee for Option One Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-FXD2. The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying claims, the order being appealed, the procedural history, or the reason dismissal was sought or required.
The Court’s Holding
In a per curiam opinion, the Florida First District Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal. The court provided no reasoning or legal analysis, stating only: “DISMISSED.”
Judges Lewis, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurred. The opinion states that it is not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Key Takeaways
- The First District dismissed Schooley’s appeal.
- The opinion gives no basis for the dismissal and does not address the merits of the underlying dispute.
- Because the decision contains no analysis, it should not be read as establishing a substantive rule concerning mortgages or foreclosure.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal at this stage, subject to any timely and authorized post-decision motion. Its practical significance is limited because the court did not identify the jurisdictional, procedural, or other ground for dismissal.