Background
Matthew W. Long appealed a ruling entered by the Circuit Court for Duval County in litigation against Jennifer E. Juarez and Carlos A. Juarez Cruz. Circuit Judge James H. Daniel presided over the case below.
The Fifth District Court of Appeal’s two-page opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the trial court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments.
The Court’s Holding
The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s ruling in a per curiam decision. Chief Judge Jay and Judges Edwards and Harris concurred.
Because the court provided no reasoning or discussion of the appellate issues, the opinion establishes only that the challenged ruling was left in place. The decision was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the Duval County Circuit Court’s ruling.
- The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
- The opinion provides no factual account or issue-specific holding beyond affirmance.
Why It Matters
The decision ends the appeal in the appellees’ favor unless altered through an authorized post-decision motion or further review. Because the court did not issue a reasoned opinion, practitioners should not treat the decision as announcing a legal rule on any undisclosed substantive or procedural issue.