Browne v. Donovan — Fourth District affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Omar Browne v. Ashley Donovan
Court
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Ciklin; Conner; Forst
Date Decided
October 22, 2026
Docket No.
4D2025-2492
Topics
Appellate Procedure, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Omar Browne appealed from a ruling of the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County. Circuit Judge Johnathan D. Lott presided over the underlying case, docketed as No. 062021DR011119AXXXCE.

Browne represented himself on appeal. Ashley Donovan was represented by counsel. The appellate court’s brief opinion does not describe the underlying facts, the issues raised, or the circuit court’s reasoning.

The Court’s Holding

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no written analysis or explanation for its decision. Judges Ciklin, Conner, and Forst concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fourth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
  • The decision was issued per curiam without a written explanation.
  • The opinion was not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place. Because the appellate court supplied no facts or legal reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance on the issues presented in the appeal.

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