Background
Kenneth David McKenna appealed an order of the Circuit Court for Santa Rosa County in a case involving Samantha Renee McKenna. Circuit Judge Darlene Fallon Dickey entered the order under review.
The First District’s opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the terms of the circuit court’s order, the arguments raised on appeal, or the applicable law. Counsel appeared for the appellant; no appearance was entered for the appellee.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation. Accordingly, the opinion identifies no specific legal issue, reasoning, or rule supporting the result.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s order was affirmed.
- The appellate court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis.
- The decision was per curiam, with Judges Roberts, Winokur, and Treadwell concurring.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the circuit court’s decision in place, subject to disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Because the court issued an unexplained per curiam affirmance, the opinion offers no articulated legal reasoning for attorneys to apply in other cases.