Floyd v. Lawson — Fifth District affirmed the circuit court without a written explanation

Case
Sandra Floyd v. William Lawson
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Wallis; Lambert; Boatwright
Date Decided
October 15, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-2947
Topics
Appeals; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Sandra Floyd appealed a ruling of the Circuit Court for Volusia County in litigation against William Lawson. Circuit Judge Dennis P. Craig presided over the lower-court case, docketed as 2022-031425-CICI.

The appellate opinion does not describe the parties’ dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, the arguments on appeal, or the applicable law.

The Court’s Holding

The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. Judges Wallis, Lambert, and Boatwright concurred in the per curiam disposition.

The court provided no written reasoning or discussion of the merits. The opinion therefore establishes only that the judgment under review was left undisturbed; it does not identify the legal or factual grounds for affirmance.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
  • The decision was issued per curiam by a panel consisting of Judges Wallis, Lambert, and Boatwright.
  • The opinion offers no facts, legal analysis, or explanation for the result.

Why It Matters

The ruling ends the appeal in Lawson’s favor unless altered through an authorized post-decision motion or further review. Because the court issued an unexplained affirmance, the opinion supplies no articulated rule or reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases.

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