Background
Nelson Cintron 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 brief opinion does not describe Cintron’s claims, the circuit court’s reasoning, or the underlying facts.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
The per curiam opinion provides no explanation for the affirmance. Judges Khouzam, Black, and Smith concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
- The opinion does not disclose the issues raised or explain the court’s reasoning.
- Judges Khouzam, Black, and Smith participated and concurred.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no written analysis to guide attorneys or lower courts on the merits of Cintron’s claims.
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