Background
Eddie J. Moultrie, proceeding pro se, appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Leon County in an action against Richard Comerford, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections. Circuit Judge Jonathan Sjostrom entered the decision under review.
The First District’s opinion does not describe Moultrie’s claims, the circuit court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal. The Department of Corrections was represented by the Florida Attorney General and agency counsel.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. The disposition was issued per curiam, with Judges Roberts, Rowe, and Kelsey concurring.
The court provided no analysis or explanation for its ruling. Accordingly, the opinion establishes only that the judgment or order under review was affirmed; it does not announce a stated rule of law or reveal the grounds for the court’s decision.
Key Takeaways
- The First District affirmed the Leon County Circuit Court’s decision.
- The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The opinion does not disclose the underlying claims, appellate arguments, or basis for affirmance.
Why It Matters
Because the court supplied no reasoning, the decision offers no written guidance on the substantive or procedural issues involved. Its immediate significance is limited to leaving the circuit court’s ruling in place.
The opinion also states that it is not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.