Background
James Collins appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, where Judge Robin Fernandez Fuson presided.
The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The Second District’s opinion does not identify Collins’s claims, describe the underlying proceedings, or state the circuit court’s reasoning.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
The court issued a per curiam disposition consisting only of the word “Affirmed.” It provided no explanation of its reasoning and announced no express rule of law. Judges Khouzam, Black, and Smith concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s decision remains in effect.
- The appellate court did not explain the factual or legal basis for affirmance.
- The opinion does not disclose the issues Collins raised on appeal.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves Collins’s appeal in favor of the State but offers no written analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases. Its significance is therefore principally procedural and case-specific.