Malacara v. State — Second District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Miguel Malacara v. State of Florida
Court
Florida Second District Court of Appeal
Judge
Northcutt; Khouzam; Sleet
Date Decided
October 21, 2026
Docket No.
2D2026-1803
Topics
Per Curiam Affirmance, Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Miguel Malacara appealed from the Circuit Court for Pasco County, where Judge Gregory G. Groger presided. The appeal proceeded under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130.

The Second District’s opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the challenged ruling, the parties’ arguments, or the issues presented on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling.

The court issued a per curiam decision consisting only of the disposition and provided no reasoning or explanation for the affirmance. Judges Northcutt, Khouzam, and Sleet concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s ruling was affirmed.
  • The appeal was brought under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130.
  • The opinion supplies no facts, legal analysis, or explanation of the issues decided.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place. Because the appellate court did not explain its reasoning or identify the underlying issues, the opinion offers no articulated legal rule or analysis for application in other cases.

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