Evans v. Ivey — Fifth DCA affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Sandra Evans, Individually, and as Legal Guardian of D.H., a Child, and Peaches Henriques v. Wayne Ivey, Sheriff, Brevard County Sheriff’s Office
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Soud; Boatwright; Kilbane
Date Decided
August 27, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-1245
Topics
Appellate Procedure; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Sandra Evans, individually and as legal guardian of D.H., and Peaches Henriques appealed from proceedings in the Circuit Court for Brevard County involving Wayne Ivey, Sheriff of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

The Fifth District’s opinion does not describe the underlying facts, the claims asserted, the specific ruling under review, or the parties’ appellate arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed in a per curiam decision.

The court provided no analysis or explanation for its disposition. Judges Soud, Boatwright, and Kilbane concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed the matter appealed from the Brevard County Circuit Court.
  • The opinion does not identify the specific ruling under review or explain the basis for affirmance.
  • The decision was issued per curiam by a three-judge panel.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s challenged ruling undisturbed, but its summary disposition provides no written reasoning or factual discussion for attorneys to apply in other cases.

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