Background
Sheldon Anthony Francis, Natoya Fiona Cunningham, and Jamahal Dubose appealed from proceedings in the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County. Circuit Judge David A. Haimes presided over the lower-court case, docketed as No. 062023CA003353AXXXCE.
The Fourth District’s brief opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, the arguments raised on appeal, or the governing law. Dubose was represented by counsel, while Francis and Cunningham appeared pro se.
The Court’s Holding
In a per curiam decision, the Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court without further explanation.
Because the opinion contains no factual discussion or legal analysis, it does not announce a substantive rule or identify the grounds supporting affirmance. Judges Gross, Levine, and Forst concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Fourth District affirmed the circuit court in full.
- The decision is a per curiam affirmance containing no explanation of the court’s reasoning.
- The opinion does not disclose the nature of the underlying dispute or the particular circuit-court ruling under review.
Why It Matters
The decision resolves this appeal in State Farm’s favor, subject to disposition of any timely motion for rehearing. Its practical value beyond the parties is limited because the court provided no facts, reasoning, or statement of law.