Background
Holly Rebecca Butler, proceeding without counsel, filed an original petition for a writ of mandamus against Rex Aaron Veasey, Sr., in Florida’s First District Court of Appeal.
The opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the relief Butler sought, or the grounds for her petition. No appearance was entered for Veasey.
The Court’s Holding
In a per curiam decision, the First District denied Butler’s petition for a writ of mandamus.
The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the petition’s merits. Judges Roberts, Ray, and Long concurred, and the decision remains subject to disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Key Takeaways
- The First District denied the petition for a writ of mandamus.
- The court issued a summary per curiam ruling without explaining its reasoning.
- The opinion provides no facts about the underlying dispute or the specific relief requested.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves Butler’s original mandamus proceeding at the First District, subject to any authorized post-decision motion. Because the court supplied no reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance on Florida’s requirements for mandamus relief.