Background
Gretchen Buselli, proceeding without counsel, appealed from the Circuit Court for Leon County, where Judge Barbara K. Hobbs presided. Bradley Buselli was the appellee and made no appearance in the appellate proceeding.
The First District’s brief opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the order being appealed, or the relevant filing dates.
The Court’s Holding
In a per curiam decision, the Florida First District Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal as untimely.
The court provided no additional analysis or explanation of the jurisdictional timeline. Judges Kelsey, M.K. Thomas, and Nordby concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The First District dismissed Gretchen Buselli’s appeal because it was untimely.
- The opinion does not identify the underlying order or specify when the notice of appeal was filed.
- The dismissal was issued per curiam, with Judges Kelsey, M.K. Thomas, and Nordby concurring.
Why It Matters
The decision underscores that compliance with appellate filing deadlines is essential. An untimely appeal may be dismissed without consideration of the merits.
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