Background
Anthony McDermott, Jr. appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Volusia County in litigation against Laura Rojas-Glad and Nancy Rojas. Circuit Judge Dennis P. Craig presided over the underlying case.
The appellate opinion does not describe the dispute, the trial court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments. The appellees did not appear in the appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion.
The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the legal issues. Chief Judge Jay and Judges Lambert and MacIver concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
- The per curiam opinion did not explain the court’s reasoning or identify the issues presented.
- The opinion was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the circuit court’s decision in place. Because the appellate court issued an unexplained per curiam affirmance, the opinion supplies no stated rule of law or substantive guidance about the underlying dispute.