What did the appeals court decide?

The court affirmed the trial court's nonfinal ruling, meaning it found no reversible error in that order as presented on this appeal.

Who is affected by this decision?

The parties to the appeal—Alan G. Williams (and the estate) and Pace Island Owners Association—are directly affected; the trial court's nonfinal order remains in effect.

What happens next in the case?

Because this is a nonfinal appeal, the trial-court proceedings will generally continue unless a timely and authorized motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 alters the posture.

Can this decision be challenged further?

A party may file authorized post-decision motions under the Florida appellate rules; further appeals may be limited given the nonfinal nature of the order and applicable appellate procedures.

Alan G. Williams, Individually, and Alan G. Williams, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Carl E. Williams v. Pace Island Owners Association, Inc.

Docket 5D2025-1800

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CivilAffirmed

Filed: Apr 28, 2026 · 3 days ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Civil
Disposition: Affirmed
Docket: 5D2025-1800

Nonfinal appeal from the Circuit Court for Clay County.

Summary

The Fifth District Court of Appeal affirmed a nonfinal trial-court ruling in a case where Alan G. Williams, individually and as personal representative of an estate, appealed against Pace Island Owners Association, Inc. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion on April 28, 2026, simply stating AFFIRMED without published opinion or extended reasoning. The panel of judges (Jay, C.J., Edwards, and Harris, JJ.) concurred, and the judgment is nonfinal pending any timely authorized post-decision motions under Florida appellate rules.

Issue Decided

Whether the circuit court's nonfinal ruling should be reversed on appeal.

Court's Reasoning

The court issued a brief per curiam affirmance and did not provide written reasoning in this document. The panel agreed to affirm the lower court's nonfinal order, and no published statutory or case-law analysis appears in this entry.

Parties

Appellant: Alan G. Williams, Individually, and Alan G. Williams as Personal Representative of the Estate of Carl E. Williams
Appellee: Pace Island Owners Association, Inc.
Judge: Steven B. Whittington
Attorney: Dylan Bailey Howard
Attorney: Bruce D. Partington
Attorney: Bradley Graham Bodiford
Attorney: Leonard T. Hackett

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-04-28

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing authorized post-decision motions
If a party believes there are grounds, they should evaluate whether to file a timely motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 to seek reconsideration or clarification.
2
Continue trial-court proceedings
Unless a successful appellate motion changes the posture, the parties should proceed with the underlying litigation in the circuit court in accordance with existing orders and schedules.
3
Consult appellate counsel
Parties should consult their attorneys promptly to determine preservation of issues, potential further appellate options, and strategy given the per curiam affirmance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the appeals court decide?: The court affirmed the trial court's nonfinal ruling, meaning it found no reversible error in that order as presented on this appeal.
Who is affected by this decision?: The parties to the appeal—Alan G. Williams (and the estate) and Pace Island Owners Association—are directly affected; the trial court's nonfinal order remains in effect.
What happens next in the case?: Because this is a nonfinal appeal, the trial-court proceedings will generally continue unless a timely and authorized motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 alters the posture.
Can this decision be challenged further?: A party may file authorized post-decision motions under the Florida appellate rules; further appeals may be limited given the nonfinal nature of the order and applicable appellate procedures.

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Full Filing Text

FIFTH DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                  _____________________________

                      Case No. 5D2025-1800
                    LT Case No. 2019-CA-1172
                  _____________________________

ALAN G. WILLIAMS, Individually,
and ALAN G. WILLIAMS as
Personal Representative of the
Estate of Carl E. Williams,

    Appellants,

    v.

PACE ISLAND OWNERS
ASSOCIATION, INC., a FLORIDA
CORPORATION,

    Appellee.
                  _____________________________


Nonfinal appeal from the Circuit Court for Clay County.
Steven B. Whittington, Judge.

Dylan Bailey Howard, of Clark Partington, Tallahassee, and
Bruce D. Partington, of Clark Partington, Pensacola, and Bradley
Graham Bodiford, of Terrell Hogan Yegelwel, P.A., Jacksonville,
for Appellants.

Leonard T. Hackett, of Vernis & Bowling of North Florida, P.A.,
Jacksonville, for Appellee.

                          April 28, 2026


PER CURIAM.
    AFFIRMED.

JAY, C.J., and EDWARDS and HARRIS, JJ., concur.

                _____________________________

    Not final until disposition of any timely and
    authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
    9.331.
               _____________________________




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