Kessler v. Jennis — Fourth DCA affirmed the county court without a written explanation

Case
Diana Kessler and David J. Pevarnik v. Ely Jennis
Court
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Levine; Klingensmith; Lott
Date Decided
September 24, 2026
Docket No.
4D2025-3209
Topics
Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Diana Kessler and David J. Pevarnik appealed from a decision of the County Court for Florida’s Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. County Judge Ori Silver presided over the underlying case, docketed as No. 502025CC015082XXXASB.

Kessler appeared pro se on appeal, while attorney Louis C. Arslanian represented appellee Ely Jennis. The Fourth District’s opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the county court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the county court’s decision in a per curiam disposition.

The appellate court provided no reasoning or discussion of the issues. Judges Levine, Klingensmith, and Lott concurred in the result.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fourth District affirmed the county court’s judgment.
  • The per curiam opinion supplied no factual account or legal analysis.
  • The decision was not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the county court’s decision intact but does not explain the appellate court’s reasoning. Because the opinion contains no discussion of the facts or law, it offers no articulated rule for attorneys to apply in other cases.

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