Court Filings

The Texas Sixth Court of Appeals affirmed a jury conviction of Ronald Wayne Stivers, Jr. for failing to register as a sex offender. Stivers argued the trial court erred by admitting a prior Illinois conviction as extraneous-offense evidence and that its prejudicial effect outweighed probative value. The court held the prior conviction was admissible to prove Stivers knew of his duty to register — a required mental-state element — and that its probative value was not substantially outweighed by unfair prejudice. The opinion also sua sponte corrected the judgment to cite Article 62.102 of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower-court judgment in favor of Otavio Metzker against Universal Property & Casualty Insurance Company. The appeal arose from Broward County circuit court proceedings (case no. 062020CA020823AXXXCE). The appellate panel, in a per curiam opinion with concurrence by all judges, issued a simple affirmance without extended opinion. The decision is subject to possible change if a timely motion for rehearing is filed and resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed Joseph Traeger's criminal case from the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County, and affirmed the lower court's judgment. The appeal was brief and the opinion per curiam simply states the appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision. The panel (Kuntz, C.J., May and Forst, JJ.) concurred. The opinion is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower-court judgment in a civil dispute between appellants Adem H. Adem and Upper Jets Maintenance, LLC and appellee N898PA, LLC. The appeal arose from a case litigated in the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County. The appellate panel issued a brief per curiam decision simply stating “Affirmed,” indicating the court found no reversible error in the trial court’s proceedings or judgment. The opinion was unanimous and notes the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a criminal case. The appeal, filed by Timothy Floyd from a Clay County circuit court conviction or ruling, was considered on the briefs and oral argument, and the appellate court, per curiam, unanimously affirmed the lower court's decision without published opinion. The court's brief order indicates no change to the judgment below and leaves in place the trial court's outcome and any attendant penalties or orders.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed Timothy Asaad Brown's appeal from a Duval County circuit court criminal proceeding and, in a brief per curiam opinion dated April 23, 2026, affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion contains only the single-word disposition “AFFIRMED,” with the panel (Jay, C.J., Eisnaugle and MacIver, JJ.) concurring. No substantive reasoning, factual summary, or citation to authorities appears in the published entry, and the opinion notes that it is not final until any timely post-opinion motions are resolved under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed a pro se appeal by Keyon M. Paige from an order of the Duval County Circuit Court in a 3.800 proceeding (postconviction relief). The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision on April 23, 2026, affirming the lower court's ruling. No written opinion or extended reasoning is provided in the document; the court simply stated AFFIRMED and noted concurrence by three judges and the possibility of filing certain post-decision motions under Florida appellate rules.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal reviewed James E. McNair's appeal from a ruling of the Marion County Circuit Court under Florida Rule 3.800 (postconviction relief). The appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision on April 23, 2026, affirming the lower court's judgment. No opinion explanation is included in this document; the court's single-line disposition simply affirms the circuit court's ruling, and the judgment is final subject to any timely authorized motions under Florida appellate rules.

The appellate court reviewed a circuit court order that denied William Brunner's Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800 motion and affirmed that denial. Brunner, proceeding pro se, appealed the post-conviction motion ruling. The Fourth District issued a per curiam decision affirming the lower court's order without published opinion and with no briefed response from the State. The court's short decision provides final appellate disposition subject to any timely motion for rehearing.

The District Court of Appeal, Fourth District of Florida, affirmed a county court judgment in a dispute between Well Done Mitigation as assignee of Danielle Harvard and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. The appeal (No. 4D2025-0802) arose from Broward County Circuit Court, and the panel, in a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's decision without published opinion. The court noted the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. No further published reasoning appears in the short opinion.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's decision in a civil case between Valerie Williams (appellant) and Horace Williams (appellee). The appeal arose from a Broward County circuit court matter (case no. 062023CA015644AXXXCE). The appellate panel, writing per curiam, concluded the trial court's ruling should stand and issued a short dispositive opinion simply stating "Affirmed." The court noted the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal summarily affirmed a lower-court judgment in a case brought by appellant Teryleisha Wright against Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections. The appeal arises from a Palm Beach County circuit court matter (case no. 502025CA006838XXXAMB). The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision simply stating "Affirmed" without issuing a written opinion explaining its reasoning, and noted the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Terone Woods from the circuit court's denial of his Rule 3.800 motion (a postconviction motion challenging sentencing). The appellate court, speaking through a per curiam opinion, affirmed the lower court's order denying relief. No written opinion explaining the court’s reasoning beyond the disposition was provided in the document, and the panel judges concurred. The decision is subject to being final only after any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Secret Jackson from a circuit court order denying a Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800 postconviction motion. The appellate court issued a short per curiam decision: it affirmed the denial of Jackson’s motion. No opinion explanation or separate written reasoning is provided in the published entry; the panel consisted of Chief Judge Kuntz and Judges Levine and Shepherd. The decision is subject to being final only after the period for a timely motion for rehearing has passed.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a circuit court's denial of Pedro Ortiz's rule 3.850 postconviction motion. Ortiz, representing himself, appealed the denial by the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam disposition affirming the lower court's order without published opinion, noting the decision is not final until any timely rehearing motion is resolved.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in the criminal case of Paul Maier. The appeal arose from a Broward County circuit court criminal matter (case no. 062020CF002754A88810). The appellate panel issued a brief per curiam decision simply stating 'Affirmed' and noted the opinion is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. No additional reasoning or explanation appears in the published entry.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed a nonfinal interlocutory order from the Circuit Court for Palm Beach County in a dispute between condominium associations and multiple defendants, including homebuilder Lennar Homes, LLC and individual appellees. The appellate panel issued a single-line per curiam decision: Affirmed. The opinion contains no extended reasoning in the published slip and notes the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Olga Quijano and Jose Luis De Vivo from a Broward Circuit Court judgment involving HSBC Bank National Association. The panel issued a short per curiam opinion that affirmed the lower court's decision. No detailed reasoning or factual discussion appears in the published entry; the opinion simply states the judgment is affirmed and notes parties may file a timely motion for rehearing. All three judges concurred.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower-court judgment in a dispute between My Harrison Corp. (appellant) and Home Tower Condominium, Inc. (appellee). The appeal arose from a Broward County Circuit Court case (No. 062024CA016458AXXXCE). The appellate panel issued a per curiam opinion, with Judges Levine, Conner, and Shepherd concurring, and entered judgment affirming the trial court. The opinion is short and does not state the underlying factual or legal reasoning in the published entry.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed a nonfinal order entered by the Martin County circuit court in a family-law appeal brought by Maschelle Adrianne Pugh. The opinion is short: the panel reviewed the nonfinal order and, without published opinion or extended discussion, affirmed the lower court's decision. The opinion notes the disposition is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. The appellant appeared pro se; appellee was represented by counsel.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed Jose Morales's appeal of a trial court order denying his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800 motion challenging his sentence. The appellate court, per curiam, affirmed the trial court's denial without written opinion. The decision simply upholds the lower court's ruling and leaves intact the judgment and sentence as previously imposed; the opinion notes that the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in a dispute between G.T. Construction and Development, Inc. (appellant) and Century Tile and Marble, Inc. (appellee). The panel issued a per curiam opinion, with Judges Levine, Conner, and Shepherd concurring, and noted the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. No substantive reasoning, facts, or legal analysis appears in the published entry beyond the affirmance.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed Felex Joseph's appeal from a Palm Beach County circuit court criminal case. The appellate court issued a short, per curiam decision affirming the lower court's judgment. No published opinion or detailed reasoning is provided in the document; the court simply notes the judgment is affirmed and that the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The appellate court reviewed Donnevia Peters' appeal from a Broward County criminal conviction and affirmed the lower court's judgment. The opinion is per curiam, short, and states only that the appeal is affirmed without elaboration. The court noted that the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is decided. No additional reasoning or factual discussion appears in the published disposition.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in the criminal case of Chaunice Kendrick v. State of Florida. The panel issued a brief per curiam decision, concluding the appellant's challenges did not warrant reversal. The opinion is concise, notes concurrence by all three judges, and indicates the decision is not final pending any timely motion for rehearing. No further reasoning or factual explanation is included in the published entry.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's judgment in a criminal appeal by Bridges Avery Grossi. The appeal arose from a conviction and sentence entered in the Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Indian River County. The appellate court issued a brief per curiam opinion affirming the trial court's decision without published opinion and noted that the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal reviewed an appeal by Aniel Escobar from a circuit court order denying his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.800(a) motion. The appellate court, in a short per curiam disposition, affirmed the trial court's denial without published opinion or extended discussion. Judges Ciklin, Conner, and Shaw concurred. The judgment is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of Allamanda Gardens Condominium Inc. and Sheldon R. Rosenthal in an appeal brought by Alexandria Investment, LLC. The appeal arose from a Broward County circuit court case (No. 062022CA004954AXXXCE). The appellate panel issued a per curiam opinion simply stating 'Affirmed' without elaborating on the reasoning in the published entry. The decision is subject to any timely motion for rehearing before it becomes final.

The Florida Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court's judgment in favor of Wells Fargo USA Holdings, Inc. in an appeal brought by 5307 CWELT-2008. The appeal arose from a Broward County circuit court case (062016CA004032AXXXCE). The appellate panel issued a short per curiam opinion simply stating “Affirmed,” with no published opinion or extended reasoning included in the decision summary. The court noted the decision is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.

The Fifth District Court of Appeal considered Willie D. Upson's appeal from the denial of his Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.850 motion in the Circuit Court for Volusia County. After review, the appellate court issued a brief per curiam decision affirming the lower court's ruling. The opinion contains no published reasoning beyond the single-word disposition and notes that the decision is not final pending any timely post-judgment motions under Florida appellate rules.