Background
David K. Manson, proceeding without counsel, filed a petition for a belated appeal against the State of Florida. The matter came before the Florida First District Court of Appeal as an original proceeding.
The opinion provides no facts about Manson’s underlying case, the ruling he sought to appeal, or the asserted grounds for allowing a belated appeal. The State made no appearance.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal dismissed Manson’s petition for a belated appeal.
The per curiam opinion contains no analysis and does not state why the petition was dismissed. Judges Lewis, Kelsey, and Treadwell concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The court dismissed the petition for a belated appeal.
- The decision does not identify the procedural or substantive basis for dismissal.
- The opinion is not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
The decision ends this original proceeding at the First District Court of Appeal, subject to any timely and authorized post-decision motion. Because the opinion offers no reasoning or underlying facts, it provides no articulated legal standard for other belated-appeal petitions.