Background
Malcolm Carpenter appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Seminole County in a proceeding involving Krystal Princehorn, individually and on behalf of K.P., and K.P. The circuit-court case was presided over by Judge John L. Woodard, III.
The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying facts, the circuit court’s ruling, the arguments raised on appeal, or the applicable legal issues. Princehorn and the children made no appearance in the appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without an explanatory opinion. Accordingly, the decision supplies no reasoning or additional legal holding beyond leaving the appealed judgment intact.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the Seminole County Circuit Court’s decision.
- The court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis.
- Judges MAKAR, LAMBERT, and HARRIS concurred in the disposition.
Why It Matters
The ruling ends the appeal in the appellees’ favor unless altered through an authorized post-decision motion or further review. Because the court did not explain its reasoning, the opinion offers no substantive guidance on the underlying family-law issues.