Background
Darrell Fortner appealed from a judgment of the Circuit Court for Bay County, where Judge James J. Goodman, Jr. presided. Fortner represented himself on appeal, while Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co. was represented by counsel.
The appellate opinion does not describe the insurance dispute, the claims or defenses presented below, the circuit court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision.
The court provided no written reasoning and cited no authority. Judges Rowe, Ray, and Nordby concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s judgment remains in place.
- The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
- The opinion does not establish the underlying facts or identify the legal issues presented on appeal.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves this appeal in Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Co.’s favor, but its lack of reasoning limits what attorneys can draw from it about Florida insurance law or the merits of the underlying dispute.