Deegan Trust v. City of Key West — Third District affirmed without explanation

Case
Michael R. Deegan Revocable Trust v. City of Key West
Court
Florida Third District Court of Appeal
Judge
Fernandez (Rick Scott, 2011); MILLER (Rick Scott, 2018); GORDO (Ron DeSantis, 2019)
Date Decided
August 13, 2026
Docket No.
3D25-1702
Topics
Appellate Procedure; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

The Michael R. Deegan Revocable Trust appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Monroe County in its case against the City of Key West. Circuit Judge Mark H. Jones presided over the lower-court proceeding, identified as No. 22-CA-494-K.

The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Third District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion.

The court provided no reasoning, legal analysis, or statement of the grounds supporting affirmance. The opinion was designated nonfinal pending disposition of any timely motion for rehearing.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision was affirmed.
  • The three-judge panel consisted of Judges Fernandez, Miller, and Gordo.
  • Because the court issued only an unexplained per curiam affirmance, the opinion identifies no rule of law or rationale for the result.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the circuit court’s disposition intact, subject to the appellate opinion becoming final. Because the opinion contains no factual discussion or legal reasoning, it offers no substantive guidance beyond the outcome of this appeal.

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