Background
Laurie Smythe appealed a decision of the Circuit Court for Collier County in a domestic-relations case. Circuit Judge Elizabeth V. Krier entered the decision under review.
The Sixth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the parties’ dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments.
The Court’s Holding
The Sixth District affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam opinion. Judges Wozniak, White, and Brownlee concurred.
The court provided no reasoning or legal analysis. The opinion therefore establishes only that the lower court’s disposition was affirmed; it does not identify the grounds for that result.
Key Takeaways
- The circuit court’s decision remains in place.
- The appellate court affirmed without a written explanation of its reasoning.
- The opinion does not disclose the underlying facts, appellate issues, or legal standards applied.
Why It Matters
This is a per curiam affirmance without an explanatory opinion. It resolves the appeal in Ruiz’s favor while offering attorneys no substantive analysis to apply in other cases.