Background
The Bryant & Smith Insurance Group, LLC, Robert Bryant, and Jamie Smith appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Polk County. Circuit Judge Michael P. McDaniel presided over the lower-court matter, numbered 2021-CA-002671.
The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, the parties’ arguments, or the issues presented on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning or announcing a rule of law. Judges Nardella, Kamoutsas, and Pratt concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s decision remains in place.
- The appellate court provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits.
- The opinion does not identify the underlying claims or establish a stated legal rule.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves this appeal in favor of Ewing, Blackwelder and Duce, Inc., while leaving the circuit court’s ruling undisturbed. Because the opinion contains only an affirmance and no legal analysis, it offers no substantive guidance about the underlying dispute.