Contreras v. Fernandez — Third District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Abner Contreras v. David Fernandez, et al.
Court
Florida Third District Court of Appeal
Judge
Fernandez; Gordo; Rebull
Date Decided
October 22, 2026
Docket No.
3D26-0430
Topics
Civil Appeal, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Abner Contreras appealed from proceedings in the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County involving David Fernandez, Nilda Juana Fernandez, and Miami-Dade County. The appellate opinion identifies Valerie R. Manno Schurr and Reemberto Diaz as the circuit judges associated with the appeal.

Contreras represented himself. The Fernandezes and Miami-Dade County appeared through counsel. The opinion provides no facts, procedural details, or description of the issues presented on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

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

The court supplied no reasoning, legal analysis, or citation to authority. The opinion therefore establishes only that the lower court’s disposition was left in place.

Key Takeaways

  • The Third District affirmed the circuit court’s disposition.
  • The decision was issued per curiam by a three-judge panel consisting of Judges Fernandez, Gordo, and Rebull.
  • Because the opinion contains no explanation, it does not disclose the facts, appellate issues, or basis for affirmance.

Why It Matters

The ruling ends this stage of the appeal by leaving the circuit court’s disposition intact, subject to any timely rehearing proceedings. Its practical value beyond the parties is limited because the court did not explain its reasoning or announce a legal rule.

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