Janiver v. JM Lexus/Toyota — Fourth District affirmed without stating its reasoning

Case
Jennifer Marie Janiver v. JM Lexus/Toyota
Court
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Gerber, C.J. (Charlie Crist, 2009); Shaw, J. (Ron DeSantis, 2025); Lott, J. (Ron DeSantis, 2025)
Date Decided
September 10, 2026
Docket No.
4D2026-0105
Topics
Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Jennifer Marie Janiver appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County. Circuit Judge Carlos Augusto Rodriguez presided over the underlying case, docketed as No. 062025CA008538AXXXCE.

Janiver represented herself on appeal. JM Lexus/Toyota was represented by counsel. The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion. Chief Judge Gerber and Judges Shaw and Lott concurred.

The court provided no explanation or stated reasoning for the affirmance. The opinion was designated not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision was affirmed.
  • The appellate court did not state the factual or legal basis for its ruling.
  • The decision was issued per curiam by a three-judge panel consisting of Chief Judge Gerber and Judges Shaw and Lott.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the circuit court’s decision in place but supplies no articulated legal analysis. Because the opinion does not identify the issues presented or explain the basis for affirmance, it offers no substantive guidance beyond the outcome of this appeal.

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