Background
Rebecca Gutherz-Accardo and Christopher Accardo appealed from proceedings in the County Court for Sarasota County involving Curtis Putrino, individually and as trustee of the Endwell Revocable Trust. The appellate opinion identifies County Judge Maryann Olson Uzabel and Senior Judge Phyllis R. Galen in connection with the proceedings below.
The Accardos represented themselves on appeal. The opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the county court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the county court’s decision in a per curiam opinion. Judges Black, Atkinson, and Smith concurred.
Because the court provided no reasoning, the opinion does not articulate a legal rule or explain why the challenged decision was affirmed.
Key Takeaways
- The Second District affirmed the county court’s decision.
- The disposition was unanimous and issued per curiam.
- The opinion supplies no facts, legal analysis, or explanation of the grounds for affirmance.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the county court’s disposition in place as between these parties. Its practical significance beyond the case is limited because the appellate court did not issue a reasoned opinion or identify any governing legal principle.