Williams v. Comerford — First District affirmed without a written opinion

Case
Quincy Williams v. Richard Comerford, Secretary, Florida Department of Corrections, et al.
Court
Florida First District Court of Appeal
Judge
Osterhaus, C.J.; Lewis, J.; Winokur, J.
Date Decided
September 4, 2026
Docket No.
1D2024-3028
Topics
Appellate Procedure, Corrections, Per Curiam Affirmance
Source
Read the full opinion

Background

Quincy Williams, proceeding pro se, appealed an order from the Circuit Court for Leon County in an action against Richard Comerford, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, and other appellees. Circuit Judge John C. Cooper entered the order under review.

The First District’s opinion does not describe Williams’s claims, the circuit court’s ruling, or the arguments raised on appeal.

The Court’s Holding

The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court’s decision in a per curiam disposition.

The court provided no written reasoning or discussion of the facts or legal issues. Chief Judge Osterhaus and Judges Lewis and Winokur concurred.

Key Takeaways

  • The circuit court’s ruling was affirmed.
  • The appellate court issued a per curiam affirmance without explaining its reasoning.
  • The opinion does not identify the underlying claims or establish a stated rule of law.

Why It Matters

The decision leaves the circuit court’s ruling in place but offers no written analysis for attorneys or lower courts to apply in other cases.

The disposition was not final until resolution of any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

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