Background
Nicole Michelle Geick Smith appealed a nonfinal order entered in a proceeding against Brandon Michael Geick in the Circuit Court for Citrus County. Circuit Judge Richard A. Howard presided below.
Smith represented herself on appeal. Geick was represented by Christopher V. Carlyle of The Carlyle Appellate Law Firm. The appellate opinion does not describe the challenged order, the parties’ arguments, or the underlying facts.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the nonfinal order.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance consisting only of the word “AFFIRMED” and provided no reasoning or discussion of the legal issues. Judges Makar, Edwards, and Harris concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s nonfinal order.
- The decision was unanimous among the three identified panel judges.
- Because the opinion contains no analysis, it does not disclose the grounds for affirmance or resolve any stated legal question in a written opinion.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the challenged nonfinal order in place. Its broader significance is limited because the court did not identify the issue presented or explain its reasoning.