Background
Delvin Oxendine, Jr. appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Putnam County in litigation against Christie Mullins. Circuit Judge Rose Marie Karadsheh Preddy presided below.
Both Oxendine and Mullins represented themselves on appeal. The Fifth District’s opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the trial court’s ruling, the issues raised, or the parties’ arguments.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision. The court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
Because the opinion provides no reasoning, it announces no express rule of law and does not reveal the grounds on which the lower court’s decision was upheld. Judges Wallis, Edwards, and Kilbane concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the Putnam County circuit court’s decision.
- The court gave no explanation for its ruling and did not discuss the underlying facts or appellate issues.
- 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. Its broader significance is limited because the Fifth District did not provide facts, legal analysis, or an articulated holding beyond affirmance.