Cole — Second District affirmed the county court’s decision without explanation

Case
Thomas Cole v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Kelly; Black; Labrit
Date Decided
August 26, 2026
Docket No.
2D2025-1284
Topics
Appeals; Summary Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Thomas Cole appealed a decision of the County Court for Sarasota County. County Judge David Denkin presided over the proceeding below.

The Second District’s abbreviated opinion does not identify the underlying facts, claims, charges, legal issues, or reasoning of the county court.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the county court’s decision.

The per curiam opinion provided no explanation for the affirmance and announced no legal rule. Judges Kelly, Black, and Labrit concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the county court’s decision.
  • The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts or issues presented on appeal.
  • The court supplied no reasoning or precedential analysis for its disposition.

Why It Matters

The decision ends this appeal with the county court’s ruling left in place. Because the opinion contains only an unexplained affirmance, it offers no substantive guidance on the law governing the underlying dispute.

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