Background
Michael Davis appealed from the Circuit Court for Polk County, where Circuit Judge Michelle O. Pincket presided. The appellate opinion identifies the lower-tribunal case as No. 2008-CF-003240 but does not describe the underlying facts or the specific ruling under review.
Davis represented himself on appeal. The State was represented by Attorney General James Uthmeier, Chief Assistant Attorney General Marilyn Frances Muir, and Assistant Attorney General Analise V. Walker. The appeal proceeded pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling. The court issued a per curiam decision consisting solely of the disposition “AFFIRMED.”
Because the opinion provides no reasoning, it does not state the grounds for affirmance or address any legal arguments raised by the parties. Chief Judge Traver and Judges Stargel and Smith concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Sixth District affirmed the Polk County Circuit Court’s ruling.
- The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
- The opinion does not identify the underlying facts, the precise ruling appealed, or the issues presented.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no written analysis of the law or facts. Attorneys therefore cannot look to this opinion for an articulated rationale supporting the affirmance.