Background
Patrick Michael Perkins, the former husband, appealed from the Circuit Court for Gilchrist County in a case involving his former wife, Brittany Lee Perkins. Circuit Judge Robert K. Groeb presided over the matter below.
Perkins represented himself on appeal. The former wife made no appearance.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida First District Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal as untimely.
The per curiam opinion provided no additional facts, procedural history, or analysis concerning the untimeliness determination. Judges Lewis, M.K. Thomas, and Long concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The First District dismissed the former husband’s appeal because it was untimely.
- The court did not address the merits of the underlying dispute.
- The opinion did not explain how the applicable filing deadline was calculated or identify when the notice of appeal was filed.
Why It Matters
The decision underscores that an untimely appeal may be dismissed without consideration of the merits. Because the brief opinion contains no timing details or legal analysis, it offers no broader guidance beyond its disposition of this appeal.