Background
Camille A. Abboud appealed from a decision rendered by the County Court for St. Johns County, Judge Casey L. Woolsey presiding. Abboud proceeded pro se on appeal. The State of Florida defended the lower court judgment through the Attorney General’s office.
The Court’s Holding
The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court’s decision without issuing a reasoned opinion. The court issued a per curiam order simply stating “AFFIRMED,” with Judges Jay, Makar, and Lambert concurring.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the trial court judgment.
- No written rationale was provided for the affirmance.
- The decision is not final pending any timely motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
Per curiam affirmances without written opinions are common in appellate practice and typically indicate that the appellate panel found no reversible error warranting detailed analysis. This decision upholds the lower court’s judgment but provides no guidance on legal reasoning or precedential value beyond the specific parties involved.