Background
Sheila Anne Williams brought consolidated appeals involving Seth Riegel and Konul Riegel from the Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County. Circuit Judge Michael G. Kaplan entered the rulings under review in lower-tribunal case number 062024DR006024AXDVCE.
The Fourth District Court of Appeal’s opinion does not describe the underlying facts, the circuit court’s rulings, the issues raised on appeal, or the parties’ arguments.
The Court’s Holding
The Fourth District affirmed the circuit court in a per curiam decision. Judges Levine, Klingensmith, and Lott concurred.
Because the court provided no reasoning, the opinion establishes only that the challenged rulings were affirmed. It does not identify the legal grounds for affirmance or announce a rule of law.
Key Takeaways
- The court affirmed the circuit court’s rulings in both consolidated appeals.
- The decision was issued per curiam by a three-judge panel.
- The opinion contains no factual discussion or legal analysis.
Why It Matters
The decision leaves the circuit court’s rulings in place but offers no written guidance for attorneys or lower courts on the underlying legal issues. The opinion states that it is not final until disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.