Background
Roderick James Ivery, proceeding without counsel, appealed a ruling of the Circuit Court for Pinellas County. Circuit Judge Philip James Federico entered the ruling under review.
The appeal proceeded pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.141(b)(2). The abbreviated opinion does not describe the underlying facts, the nature of Ivery’s claims, or the circuit court’s reasoning.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.
The court issued its decision per curiam and provided no explanation of its reasoning. Judges Khouzam, Black, and Smith concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s ruling remains in effect.
- The appellate court did not discuss the facts, claims, or legal analysis underlying the appeal.
- Ivery represented himself in the appellate proceeding.
Why It Matters
Because the opinion contains only an affirmance and no substantive analysis, it does not announce an articulated legal rule or explain how the court evaluated Ivery’s claims. Its direct effect is to leave the Pinellas County circuit court’s ruling undisturbed.