Background
Teresa M. Gaffney Sussman, representing herself, appealed from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, where Judge Cheryl Thomas presided. The appellate opinion does not identify the ruling under review or describe the underlying facts, claims, or procedural history.
Deutsche Bank National Trust Company appeared through counsel. The remaining appellees made no appearance.
The Court’s Holding
The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court in a per curiam decision.
The opinion provides no reasoning, discusses no legal issue, and announces no rule of law. Judges LaRose, Morris, and Labrit concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court was affirmed.
- The appellate court issued only a one-word merits disposition: “Affirmed.”
- The opinion does not disclose the basis for the appeal or explain the court’s reasoning.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s unidentified ruling in place but supplies no written analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases.
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