Background
Jeanette Reyes, representing herself, appealed a ruling of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, where Judge Mark D. Kiser presided. Wilfredo Soto Carrasquillo made no appearance in the appeal.
The appellate opinion does not identify the nature of the dispute, describe the circuit court’s ruling, or state the arguments Reyes raised on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s ruling in a per curiam decision.
The court provided no reasoning, addressed no specific legal issue, and announced no rule of law. Judges Northcutt, LaRose, and Sleet concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Second District left the circuit court’s ruling in place.
- The affirmance was issued per curiam without a written explanation.
- The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts, appellate issues, or basis for affirmance.
Why It Matters
The decision ends this appeal by affirming the result below, but its lack of reasoning limits its usefulness as guidance in other cases. Attorneys cannot determine from the opinion which arguments were presented or why the circuit court’s ruling survived review.