Okie v. Hancock — Fourth District affirmed without a written explanation

Case
Rowena Robinson Okie and Eugenia Robinson v. India Hancock
Court
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Forst; Shepherd; Lott
Date Decided
October 8, 2026
Docket No.
4D2025-3610
Topics
Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Rowena Robinson Okie and Eugenia Robinson appealed an order from the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. Circuit Judge Charles E. Burton presided over the lower-court matter, numbered 502025CP000787XXXASB.

The appellate opinion does not describe the parties’ underlying dispute, the challenged ruling, the arguments raised on appeal, or the lower court’s reasoning.

The Court’s Holding

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision.

The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning. Judges Forst, Shepherd, and Lott concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s ruling was affirmed.
  • The appellate court provided no factual discussion or legal analysis.
  • The opinion was not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place. Because the opinion contains no explanation, it does not identify the legal issue resolved or articulate a rule for application in other cases.

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