Background
Carla Temere Hill appealed from the Circuit Court for Duval County, where Circuit Judge London Kite presided. The appeal arose under lower-tribunal case number 16-2024-CF-6239-A.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying charges, the procedural history, Hill’s arguments, or the State’s response. Hill was represented on appeal by the Public Defender’s Office, and the State was represented by the Attorney General’s Office.
The Court’s Holding
In a per curiam decision, the Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling. Judges Makar, Lambert, and Harris concurred.
The court provided no reasoning, addressed no legal issue expressly, and announced no rule of law beyond the result. The opinion states only that the matter was “AFFIRMED.”
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the Duval County circuit court’s ruling.
- The decision was unanimous and issued per curiam.
- Because the court gave no explanation, the opinion does not disclose the issues presented or the basis for affirmance.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place, but its lack of reasoning limits its usefulness for understanding how the Fifth District viewed any particular legal argument.
The opinion was designated nonfinal until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.