Cunningham v. State — Second District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Gregory Cunningham, Jr. v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Khouzam; Black; Smith
Date Decided
September 23, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-3300
Topics
Appellate Procedure; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Gregory Cunningham, Jr. appealed a ruling of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County, where Judge Philip James Federico presided. The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).

The Second District’s opinion provides no facts about the underlying case, identifies no arguments raised by Cunningham, and does not describe the circuit court’s ruling.

The Court’s Holding

The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling in a per curiam decision.

The court supplied no reasoning or other explanation for its disposition. Judges Khouzam, Black, and Smith concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s ruling was affirmed.
  • The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2).
  • The appellate court did not discuss the facts, legal issues, or grounds for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but offers no written analysis explaining why. Its significance is therefore limited to the disposition of Cunningham’s appeal.

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