Bunnell Development Co. v. Foster — Fifth District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Bunnell Development Company, LLC, and Stephen Woodin, Sr. d/b/a SLS Foundation Trust d/b/a Mazuma Assets v. Kailey Foster
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Makar; Lambert; Kilbane
Date Decided
September 8, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-2054
Topics
Appellate Procedure, Per Curiam Affirmance, County Court
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Bunnell Development Company, LLC, and Stephen Woodin, Sr., doing business as SLS Foundation Trust and Mazuma Assets, appealed a decision of the County Court for Flagler County in case number 2023-SC-000212. County Judge Christopher A. France had presided over the underlying matter.

The appellate opinion identifies Kailey Foster as the appellee but does not describe the parties’ dispute, the county court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the arguments presented.

The Court’s Holding

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the county court’s decision in a per curiam disposition.

The court supplied no written reasoning, legal analysis, or explanation of the grounds for affirmance. Judges Makar, Lambert, and Kilbane concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The county court’s decision was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion establishes no express rule of law or factual analysis beyond the result.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the county court’s ruling in place, but the absence of an explanatory opinion limits its usefulness to attorneys seeking guidance on the substantive law or the appellate court’s reasoning.

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