Background
Joseph Ward, Jr. appealed from a proceeding in the Circuit Court for Levy County before Judge Craig C. DeThomasis. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB and others were the appellees.
The First District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the circuit court’s ruling, or the asserted grounds for appellate review.
The Court’s Holding
In a per curiam decision, the First District Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal.
The court provided no reasoning or legal analysis for the dismissal. Judges Lewis, Roberts, and Winokur concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The appeal was dismissed.
- The court did not identify the procedural or substantive basis for dismissal.
- The decision was not final until disposition of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Why It Matters
The decision ends this appeal unless further proceedings result from a timely authorized post-decision motion. Because the opinion contains no explanation, it establishes no articulated rule regarding the underlying dispute or the reason for dismissal.