Background
Lila M. Aguilar and Jose M. Jaimes-Benitez appealed a judgment from the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. The underlying case was assigned to Circuit Judge Bradley G. Harper and docketed as No. 502024CA006171XXXAMB.
Mateo-Juan Gonzalez-Gonzalez and Mayra Ramirez-Jaimes did not file an appellate brief. The Fourth District’s opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Fourth District affirmed the circuit court’s judgment. It issued a brief per curiam opinion and cited Delio v. Landman, 987 So. 2d 733 (Fla. 4th DCA 2008).
The court provided no additional analysis or explanation of how Delio applied. Judges Ciklin, Conner, and Klingensmith concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Fourth District left the circuit court’s judgment in place.
- The affirmance was issued per curiam with only a citation to Delio v. Landman.
- The appellees filed no brief, and the opinion does not disclose the underlying facts or appellate issues.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves this appeal in favor of the appellees without a substantive written analysis. Because the opinion does not identify the facts, issues, or reasoning beyond its citation to Delio, its broader significance must be assessed cautiously.
The decision was not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.