Background
LaVonne Washington and Michael Washington, identified as intervenors, appealed from a decision of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County. Circuit Judge Melissa M. Polo presided over the matter below.
The Washingtons represented themselves on appeal. The University of South Florida Board of Trustees appeared through counsel. The appellate opinion does not describe the underlying dispute, the circuit 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.
The court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning or resolving any stated legal question in a written analysis. Judges Black, Sleet, and Atkinson concurred.
Key Takeaways
- The Second District affirmed the circuit court’s decision.
- The opinion provides no factual background or legal analysis.
- The decision was unanimous, with Judges Black, Sleet, and Atkinson concurring.
Why It Matters
The ruling leaves the circuit court’s decision in place. Because the appellate court supplied no reasoning, the opinion does not announce or explain a legal rule for future litigants.