Background
Elizabeth Daniels Solomon Parker appealed a judgment of the Circuit Court for Brevard County in a case involving Steven Eugene Parker. Circuit Judge Jigisa Dookhoo presided below.
Elizabeth Parker represented herself on appeal. Steven Parker was represented by Andrew T. Windle of The Windle Family Law Firm, P.A. The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the trial court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s judgment in a per curiam decision. Judges Wallis, Harris, and Soud concurred.
The court provided no written analysis or explanation for its decision. Accordingly, the opinion establishes only that the judgment under review was affirmed; it does not identify the legal grounds supporting that result.
Key Takeaways
- The Fifth District affirmed the Brevard County circuit court’s judgment.
- The decision was issued per curiam, with Judges Wallis, Harris, and Soud concurring.
- Because the court supplied no reasoning, the opinion does not disclose the issues presented or the basis for affirmance.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the trial court’s judgment in place but offers no substantive guidance on Florida family law or appellate doctrine. Attorneys should not infer a particular legal holding from the affirmance beyond the outcome in this case.