Court Filings

The Sixth District Court of Appeal reviewed a nonfinal trial-court order in a landlord-tenant dispute. The court affirmed the portions of the order that related to the landlord’s summary proceedings for possession, but dismissed the appeal as to the trial court’s determination on a tenants’ motion to determine rents for lack of appellate jurisdiction. The panel held that Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130(a)(3)(C)(ii) limits interlocutory appeals to orders determining the right to immediate possession, and an order resolving rents is not an enumerated, appealable nonfinal order.

The appellate court reviewed Rhonda Gail Tomlinson’s appeal from a Hillsborough County circuit court judgment involving Jeff Allen Tomlinson and related business entities. The Second District issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court’s ruling. The opinion is brief and contains no published reasoning; the panel simply affirmed the judgment below and noted concurrence by the three judges. No further factual findings, legal analysis, or modification of the trial court’s decision are included in the opinion.

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in a case where Irma Cristal Perdomo appealed a judgment involving Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, as trustee. The appeal was taken from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County and was decided without published opinion beyond the single-word disposition. The panel issued a per curiam order affirming the circuit court's judgment with three judges concurring. No extended reasoning or detailed facts were provided in the appellate entry.

The appellate court reviewed an appeal by Eagles Nest Development Co., Inc. and Helicopter Structural & Maintenance, Inc. from a Pasco County circuit-court decision. After considering the record and briefs, the Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision. The per curiam opinion gives no extended discussion of legal reasoning; the judgment of the trial court therefore stands as entered. All three judges concurred.

The Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a dispute between BISK Education, Inc. (appellant) and FSOI, LLC (appellee). The appeal was taken from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County before Judge Helene L. Daniel. The appellate panel issued a per curiam decision on May 1, 2026, concluding that the lower court's ruling should stand. No extended reasoning or factual details are provided in the published entry beyond the affirmation and the judges' concurrence.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed the county court’s grant of summary judgment for defendant Eric Babcock in a defamation suit brought by neighbor and HOA board member Gregory Lattimer. The appellate court held that disputed factual issues remain about whether Babcock reasonably relied on unnamed government sources when he told HOA members that Lattimer threatened to shoot him and was under investigation for a hate crime. Because credibility and verification issues create jury questions under the current summary-judgment standard, the court remanded the case for further proceedings.

The Sixth District reversed and remanded a trial-court final judgment awarding attorneys’ fees and costs to DidierGroup, LLC because that fee judgment was based on an underlying final judgment that this Court had already reversed in a prior opinion. The panel held that when the foundation judgment is reversed or vacated, any dependent award of fees and costs must likewise be reversed. The court remanded without prejudice to allow either party to seek attorneys’ fees after the trial proceedings conclude consistent with the mandate.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Mark David Kaufman from a final decision of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County involving Case No. 062016DR013212AXXXCE. Both parties appeared pro se. The appellate court, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion is brief and provides no extended reasoning in the published entry; it notes concurrence by all three judges and that the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by H. James Herborn, III, from a Broward County circuit court decision in a civil case against Adam Kanter. The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion announcing its decision to affirm the lower court's judgment. All three judges concurred. The opinion is brief and contains no extended reasoning; it simply affirms and notes the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by tenant Travis Wells from a Seminole County Court decision involving Sanford Portfolio 460 DE, LLC (d/b/a Stoneridge Pointe Apartments). The appellate court, in a brief per curiam disposition, affirmed the lower court's judgment and cited Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.315(a). No written opinion or reasoning beyond the affirmation was provided; the decision was issued April 30, 2026, and the panel concurred. The mandate is subject to any timely authorized motions under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Aaron Rogers from a Volusia County circuit court judgment in case number 2018-030061-FMCI. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam order on April 30, 2026, affirming the lower court's decision. No opinion or written reasons accompanied the disposition in the published entry, and the appellee did not file an appearance. The judgment stands affirmed, subject to any timely, authorized post-decision motion under the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

The Florida First District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Robin Cornelison from a decision of the Circuit Court of Escambia County against Enterprise Leasing Company South Central, LLC d/b/a Enterprise Car Sales. The appellate court issued a short, per curiam opinion on April 30, 2026 and affirmed the lower court's decision. No opinion text or reasoning beyond the single-word disposition was included in the published entry; the court simply announced 'AFFIRMED' and the three judges concurred.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in a civil case between appellant Yosbani Jose Hernandez and appellee law firm Shutts & Bowen LLP. The appeal (No. 4D2025-1642) came from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam affirmance without published opinion, adopting the lower court's disposition and leaving the case concluded unless a timely motion for rehearing is filed.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in a dispute between appellant Richard Block and appellee Midwest One Bank. The appeal, taken from an order in Palm Beach County Circuit Court (case no. 502024CA008105XXXAMB), was argued pro se by Block; Midwest One Bank was represented by counsel. The appellate court issued a short per curiam opinion stating simply: Affirmed. No separate written opinion, legal analysis, or change in the lower court's judgment was provided in the published entry.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's nonfinal orders in a consolidated appeal brought by LP Glass Technologies, Inc. against Barron Development Corporation. The appellate panel, in a brief per curiam decision, concluded that the lower court's rulings should stand and did not provide extended reasoning in the published entry. The opinion affirms the challenged orders and notes the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed two consolidated nonfinal circuit court orders in a civil dispute between LP Glass Technologies, Inc. (appellant) and Barron Development Corporation (appellee). The opinion is per curiam, brief, and provides no substantive reasoning in the published entry; it simply states the appellate disposition as affirmed, with concurrence by all three judges. The decision is not final pending any timely rehearing motion. No further factual or legal detail was provided in the opinion itself.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's judgment in a case in which Kevin Bain, representing himself, appealed a decision involving Aaron Bryan. The appeal arose from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County. The panel issued a per curiam opinion simply stating "Affirmed" without published reasoning. The court noted the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. No further factual or legal detail is provided in the opinion.

The District Court of Appeal for Florida's Fourth District affirmed a nonfinal county court order in an appeal filed by George Lambro in a case against Eduardo Lautieri. The opinion is short: the panel issued a per curiam affirmance without published reasoning. The decision was entered on April 30, 2026, and the judgment is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. Lambro appeared pro se; appellee was represented by counsel.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a nonfinal order from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County, in a dispute between Carlos De La Paz Bernitt (appellant, proceeding pro se from Ecuador) and U.S. Bank National Association as trustee (appellee). The panel issued a short per curiam decision, simply stating 'Affirmed' and noting the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. No substantive reasoning or factual discussion appears in the published entry.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Bidbumpers, LLC and Christian C. Carmona from a Broward County Court decision involving Lobel Financial Corp. The appellate court, in a per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's judgment. No extended opinion, reasoning, or change to the trial court's disposition was published; the mandate is subject to possible change if a timely motion for rehearing is filed.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a nonfinal circuit-court order in a civil dispute between A&J Capital Inc. (appellant) and HC CBA, LLC (appellee). The opinion is per curiam, issued April 30, 2026, and provides no extended reasoning in the published entry. The appellate panel unanimously affirmed the lower court's nonfinal order, leaving any further relief dependent on timely post-opinion motions. The opinion is not final until resolution of any timely motion for rehearing.

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal reviewed Jason M. Rivera’s pro se appeal from a decision by the Circuit Court for Manatee County. After considering the record and briefs, the panel issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court’s judgment. The opinion contains no extended written reasoning and simply affirms the trial court decision. All three judges concurred and the mandate leaves the trial court’s ruling in place.

The District Court of Appeal, Second District of Florida, affirmed the circuit court's decision in a case brought by Nancy M. Gavrilis, as personal representative of the Estate of John Monteforte, and intervenor Stylianos Gavrilis, against appellee Sabrina Hayes. The appeal challenged the lower court's ruling; the appellate panel issued a short per curiam opinion simply stating 'Affirmed.' No opinion text explaining reasoning or issues is included in the document, and the judges concurred. The decision leaves the circuit court's judgment intact.

The Florida Second District Court of Appeal affirmed the circuit court's decision in a civil dispute between appellant Katalin Fodor and appellee Krisztian Gonda. The appeal was taken to the district court from the Pinellas County Circuit Court, and the appellate panel, writing per curiam, concluded that the lower court's ruling should stand. No extended opinion, reasoning, or factual discussion was provided in the published disposition beyond the court's one-line affirmance and concurrence by the three judges.

The appellate court reviewed an appeal by Stephanie Candace Moure Cramer from a Sarasota County circuit court decision in a dispute against Brendan Walker. The Second District issued a brief per curiam opinion on April 29, 2026, concluding only that the lower court's judgment should be affirmed. No published reasoning, factual background, or legal analysis appears in the opinion beyond the single-word disposition and concurrence by all three judges, and the opinion is subject to revision before official publication.

The District Court of Appeal, Second District, affirmed the county court's decision in favor of Hillsborough County Animal Control. Maurice F. Bayless, appearing pro se, appealed a county court judgment; the appeals court reviewed the matter and concluded there was no reversible error. The per curiam opinion provided no extended discussion and simply affirmed the lower court's ruling, with judges Morris, Atkinson, and Labrit concurring. No detailed factual or legal reasoning appears in the published entry.

The Third District reversed a final summary judgment of foreclosure entered for Miami Beach Townhomes because the trial court never adjudicated the homeowner-appellant Steven Kwartin’s pending affirmative defenses and counterclaims. The Association proved overdue assessments and obtained a judgment liquidating the amount due, but the judgment did not rule on Kwartin’s claims that he had tendered payment, that the Association rejected payments, and that it breached duties. The appellate court followed precedent holding a foreclosure judgment is premature and reversible when interrelated defenses and counterclaims remain unresolved.

The Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a County Court decision in a case between appellant Shella Lucien and appellee Pablo Martinez Ruiz. The appellate court, writing per curiam, concluded that Lucien failed to provide an adequate record for appellate review. Citing Applegate v. Barnett Bank of Tallahassee, the court explained that without a sufficient record it cannot resolve factual disputes or determine that the trial judge misapplied the law, so reversal is not warranted.

The Third District affirmed most of the trial court's summary judgment in favor of FAM Productions and Herrera, holding that plaintiff Saldana's claims based on four successive loans are limited to a single claim against FAM Productions (Washington) on the fourth loan and that neither FAM (Florida) nor Herrera are liable on the notes. The panel reversed the portion of the judgment dismissing Saldana’s claim against FAM (Washington) without prejudice to arbitration because the trial court did not resolve Saldana’s argument that FAM (Washington) waived arbitration by its litigation conduct. The case is remanded for the trial court to decide waiver in the first instance.

The Third District Court of Appeal granted a writ of certiorari and quashed the trial court’s February 6 and February 19, 2026 discovery orders that compelled the petitioner to appear for an in-person deposition in Miami-Dade County after a final default judgment had been entered. The appellate court concluded that once a final judgment is entered, the trial court lacks authority to order depositions in the case in chief and may only permit post-judgment discovery limited to execution or certain narrow exceptions not present here. Because the discovery orders sought materials and testimony that should have been obtained before judgment, they were improper and subject to certiorari relief.