Background
Francisco A. Monteagudo appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County in a case involving appellee William M. Bustamante, Esq. Circuit Judge Antonio Arzola presided over the lower-court proceeding, numbered 23-22426-CA-01.
The appellate opinion does not describe the parties’ dispute, the claims asserted, the lower court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance consisting solely of the word “Affirmed.” It supplied no reasoning, announced no rule of law, and did not identify the particular grounds supporting its decision. The opinion was designated not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.
Key Takeaways
- The Third District left the circuit court’s decision in place.
- The unanimous three-judge panel issued a per curiam affirmance without an explanatory opinion.
- Because the court gave no reasoning, the opinion does not disclose which issues were presented or why the appeal failed.
Why It Matters
The ruling resolves this appeal in Bustamante’s favor by preserving the result reached below. Its broader significance is limited because the court did not provide facts, analysis, or a legal standard for use in other cases.