Taylor v. Critton Luttier & Coleman — affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Karin Taylor v. Critton Luttier & Coleman LLP and Mark Luttier
Court
Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal
Judge
Forst; Shepherd; Shaw
Date Decided
October 1, 2026
Docket No.
4D2025-1998
Topics
Appeals, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Karin Taylor appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County. Circuit Judge G. Joseph Curley presided over the underlying case, docketed as No. 502023CA011615XXXXMB.

The Fourth District’s opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the claims asserted, 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 written reasoning or statement of legal principles. Judges Forst, Shepherd, and Shaw concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s decision was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without an explanatory opinion.
  • The disposition does not reveal the factual or legal basis for the appeal or the affirmance.

Why It Matters

The ruling leaves the circuit court’s decision intact, but its lack of reasoning limits its usefulness as guidance on any substantive legal issue. The opinion stated that it would not become final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.

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