Sanon v. Payne — Fifth DCA affirmed a nonfinal order without a written explanation

Case
Ashish Sanon, M.D., and Ashish Sanon, M.D., P.A. v. Darren Payne, M.D., and Darren Payne, M.D., LLC
Court
Florida Fifth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Scott Makar; James A. Edwards; Eric J. Eisnaugle
Date Decided
October 20, 2026
Docket No.
5D2025-0066
Topics
Nonfinal Appeal, Per Curiam Affirmance, Appellate Procedure
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Ashish Sanon, M.D., and his professional association appealed a nonfinal order entered in litigation against Darren Payne, M.D., and his limited liability company. The appeal arose from the Circuit Court for Citrus County, where Judge Caroline Anne Falvey presided.

The Fifth District’s opinion does not identify the challenged order, describe the parties’ underlying dispute, summarize their arguments, or state the legal issues presented. No additional factual or procedural background appears in the opinion.

The Court’s Holding

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s nonfinal order. The decision was issued per curiam, with Judges Makar, Edwards, and Eisnaugle concurring.

The court provided no reasoning, legal analysis, or citation to authority. Accordingly, the opinion establishes only that the challenged nonfinal order was affirmed; it does not disclose the grounds for that result.

Key Takeaways

  • The Fifth District affirmed the circuit court’s nonfinal order.
  • The per curiam opinion contains no factual discussion, legal analysis, or cited authority.
  • The decision does not identify the nature of the challenged order or the issues raised on appeal.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the circuit court’s nonfinal order in place, but its practical significance cannot be determined from the opinion alone. Because the court did not explain its reasoning, the decision offers no articulated rule or analysis for attorneys to apply in other cases.

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