Background
Julianna Bertrand petitioned the Florida Second District Court of Appeal for certiorari review of two orders entered by the Sarasota County Circuit Court on March 10 and March 19, 2026. The underlying orders and dispute are not described in the appellate court’s brief per curiam opinion.
Bertrand alternatively sought writs of mandamus and prohibition. Respondent Gina Tedesco requested sanctions against Bertrand.
The Court’s Holding
The court dismissed the portion of the certiorari petition challenging the March 10 order and denied the portion challenging the March 19 order. It cited Hutchins v. SCT Trading, LLC for the dismissal and Silvers v. Silvers for the denial, without further analysis.
The court also denied Bertrand’s alternative petitions for mandamus and prohibition. It denied Tedesco’s request for sanctions.
Key Takeaways
- The challenge to the March 10, 2026, order was dismissed.
- The challenge to the March 19, 2026, order was denied, as were the alternative requests for mandamus and prohibition.
- The respondent did not obtain sanctions.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves both challenged trial-court orders undisturbed and provides Bertrand no relief through certiorari, mandamus, or prohibition. Because the court issued a summary per curiam opinion without discussing the underlying facts or applying the cited authorities, its guidance is limited to the disposition and the authorities it identified.