Background
John Ridinger, Frank Markim, and JF Ventures, LLC, doing business as Harvest Kratom, appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Pasco County. Circuit Judge Susan G. Barthle entered the decision under review.
Zackori R. Scalf, acting as trustee for the Ecom Management Trust, was the appellee. The Second District’s opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the trial court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.
The Court’s Holding
The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam disposition.
The court supplied no reasoning or discussion of the issues. Accordingly, the opinion establishes only that the judgment or order under review remained in effect; it does not identify a legal rule or explain the basis for affirmance.
Key Takeaways
- The Second District affirmed the Pasco County circuit court’s decision.
- The ruling was unanimous, with Chief Judge Lucas and Judges Khouzam and Morris concurring.
- Because the court issued an unexplained per curiam affirmance, the opinion provides no factual analysis or articulated legal holding beyond affirmance.
Why It Matters
The ruling ends this appeal with the challenged circuit court decision intact. Its broader usefulness is limited because the appellate court did not explain its reasoning or address the merits in a written analysis.