Kelleher — First District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Norman Kelleher v. State of Florida
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Rowe; Ray; Nordby
Date Decided
September 9, 2026
Docket No.
1D2025-2324
Topics
Appellate Disposition, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Norman Kelleher appealed from the Circuit Court for Leon County, where Judge Tiffany M. Baker-Carper presided. Kelleher represented himself on appeal, and the State was represented by the Florida Attorney General’s Office.

The First District’s opinion does not describe the underlying proceeding, the ruling being challenged, the arguments raised, or the facts of the dispute.

The Court’s Holding

The First District affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion. Judges Rowe, Ray, and Nordby concurred.

The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the merits. The opinion stated that it would not become final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Key Takeaways

  • The First District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
  • The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not identify the underlying claims, issues, or nature of the proceeding.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but supplies no written analysis establishing how the First District evaluated the appeal. Its significance therefore lies in the disposition of this case rather than in any articulated legal rule.

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