Aing v. Tao — affirmed the circuit court’s judgment without a written explanation

Case
Somaly Aing v. Bun Huot Tao
Court
Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal
Judge
SMITH (Ron DeSantis, 2022); GANNAM (Ron DeSantis, 2023)
Date Decided
July 28, 2026
Docket No.
6D2025-0209
Topics
Civil Appeal, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Somaly Aing appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Polk County in litigation against Bun Huot Tao. Circuit Judge Michael P. McDaniel presided over the lower-court proceeding, which was docketed as 2019-CA-004755.

The appellate opinion does not describe the parties’ dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, the arguments raised on appeal, or the applicable law.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Sixth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion.

The court provided no reasoning or legal analysis. Judges Smith, Gannam, and Kamoutsas concurred in the disposition.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision remains in effect.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion establishes no articulated rule of law or issue-specific guidance.

Why It Matters

The decision resolves the appeal in Tao’s favor but offers no explanation that attorneys can apply to other disputes. Because the opinion omits the underlying facts and legal issues, its significance is principally limited to the parties and the disposition of this case.

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