Holland v. State — Florida appellate court affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Ciniya Holland v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Lucas, C.J. (Rick Scott, 2014); Khouzam, J. (Charlie Crist, 2008); Sleet, J. (Rick Scott, 2012)
Date Decided
October 21, 2026
Docket No.
2D2024-1808
Topics
Appellate Procedure; Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Ciniya Holland appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Pasco County, where Judge Anne Wansboro presided. The opinion does not identify the nature of the circuit court’s decision, the underlying facts, or the issues Holland raised on appeal.

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal resolved the case through a brief per curiam opinion. The court did not include any factual discussion, procedural analysis, or explanation of the parties’ arguments.

The Court’s Holding

The court affirmed the circuit court’s decision. Because the opinion consists only of the disposition “Affirmed,” it does not state the legal grounds supporting that result.

Chief Judge Lucas and Judges Khouzam and Sleet concurred. The opinion announced no rule of law and did not identify any specific ruling or reasoning that it approved.

Key Takeaways

  • The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
  • The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts, issues on appeal, or nature of the circuit court’s decision.

Why It Matters

The decision ends this appeal with the circuit court’s ruling left in place. Its practical significance beyond the parties is limited because the appellate court provided no reasoning or factual context from which attorneys could derive substantive guidance.

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