Background
Delanie J. Battle-Donson appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County, where Judge John L. Miller, Jr. presided. The opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the ruling challenged on appeal, or the arguments presented.
Battle-Donson represented herself on appeal. The State of Florida was represented by Attorney General James Uthmeier and Assistant Attorney General Christina Piotrowski.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion. Judges Ray, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurred.
The court provided no reasoning, addressed no specific legal issue, and cited no authority. The opinion states that it is not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Key Takeaways
- The First District affirmed the Escambia County circuit court’s decision.
- The panel issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
- The opinion does not identify the nature of the underlying case or the issues raised on appeal.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no written analysis of the facts or law. As a result, the opinion offers no substantive guidance beyond the outcome of this appeal.