Background
Attorney Mark W. Rickard appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County. Circuit Judge William W. Haury, Jr. presided over the underlying case, docketed as No. 062023CA001389AXXXCE.
Rickard represented himself on appeal. Scott M. Behren represented the appellees. The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam disposition.
The court provided no reasoning or discussion of the facts or legal issues. Judges Gross, May, and Ciklin concurred in the disposition.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s decision was affirmed.
- The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without a written explanation.
- The opinion identifies Gross, May, and Ciklin as the three-judge panel.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but announces no legal reasoning or rule for attorneys to apply in other cases. The opinion was designated not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.