McCray v. United Teachers of Dade — Third District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Carla McCray v. United Teachers of Dade
Court
Florida Third District Court of Appeal
Judge
LOGUE; MILLER; GOODEN
Date Decided
August 20, 2026
Docket No.
3D25-1829
Topics
Appellate Procedure, Summary Affirmance, Florida Law
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Carla McCray, representing herself, appealed from the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County. The opinion identifies Beatrice Butchko Sanchez as the circuit judge and United Teachers of Dade as the appellee.

The Third District’s brief opinion does not describe the underlying allegations, the circuit court’s reasoning, or the specific ruling under review.

The Court’s Holding

The Third District affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion. It provided no factual analysis or separate explanation of its reasoning.

The court cited section 447.503 of the Florida Statutes and three appellate decisions: Amato v. City of Miami Beach, Florida Education Association v. Wojcicki, and Browning v. Brody.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision was affirmed.
  • The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts or specify the precise ruling reviewed.
  • The court relied on section 447.503 and three cited appellate decisions without further analysis.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place, but its limited explanation makes the opinion’s application beyond this appeal dependent on the cited statute and cases rather than any newly articulated rule.

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