Background
Harold Cuello Mercado appealed a decision from the Department of Revenue, Child Support Program. Mercado proceeded pro se (representing himself). The Department of Revenue, represented by counsel, defended the agency action. Mailyn Mesa was named as an appellee but filed no appearance.
The Court’s Holding
The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the Department of Revenue’s decision. The court issued a summary per curiam affirmance without published reasoning. The decision is not final pending disposition of any timely motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Key Takeaways
- The appellate court upheld the administrative decision by the Department of Revenue
- No published judicial reasoning was provided for the affirmance
- The decision may be subject to further appellate motions under Florida procedural rules
Why It Matters
This summary affirmance represents the appellate court’s rejection of Mercado’s challenge to the child support administrative proceeding. Without published reasoning, the decision provides limited precedential guidance but confirms the Department of Revenue’s authority in this matter was sustained.