Friend v. Friend
Docket 2D2025-0501
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Civil
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 2D2025-0501
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Pasco County
Summary
The appellate court reviewed an appeal by Jason Friend from a Pasco County circuit court decision brought by Shawnee Friend individually and on behalf of C.F. The Second District issued a per curiam opinion affirming the lower court's judgment. The court provided no published reasoning in this short entry and the panel concurred, leaving the trial court's ruling in place without change.
Parties
- Appellant
- Jason Friend
- Appellee
- Shawnee Friend, individually and on behalf of C.F.
- Judge
- Benjamin S. Thomas
- Attorney
- Joshua L. Monteiro
- Attorney
- Laura A. Olson
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-05-06
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consult appellate counsel about further review
If the appellant wishes to pursue further relief, contact an attorney promptly to evaluate whether to seek review by the Florida Supreme Court and to determine applicable filing deadlines.
- 2
Obey the trial court's judgment
Until or unless a higher court grants relief, comply with any orders or obligations imposed by the circuit court judgment affirmed on appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the appeals court decide?
- The Second District affirmed the lower court's decision, meaning the trial court's judgment remains in effect.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The named parties, appellant Jason Friend and appellee Shawnee Friend (on behalf of C.F.), are directly affected because the appellate court left the trial court's ruling unchanged.
- Does the opinion explain the court's reasoning?
- No. The entry is a brief per curiam affirmance and does not include detailed reasoning or legal analysis.
- Can this ruling be appealed further?
- Possibly. A party dissatisfied with a district court of appeal decision may seek review by the Florida Supreme Court, typically by filing a notice to invoke discretionary jurisdiction, subject to timeliness and jurisdictional rules; consult counsel for deadlines and grounds.
The above suggestions and answers are AI-generated for informational purposes only. They may contain errors. NoticeRegistry assumes no responsibility for their accuracy. Consult a qualified attorney before relying on them.
Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF FLORIDA
SECOND DISTRICT
JASON FRIEND,
Appellant,
v.
SHAWNESE FRIEND, individually and on behalf of C.F.,
Appellee.
No. 2D2025-0501
May 6, 2026
Appeal from the Circuit Court for Pasco County; Benjamin S. Thomas,
Judge.
Joshua L. Monteiro of Sammis Law Firm, P.A., Tampa, for Appellant.
Laura A. Olson of Laura A. Olson, P.A., Tampa, for Appellee.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
LaROSE, ROTHSTEIN-YOUAKIM, and GUARD, JJ., Concur.
Opinion subject to revision prior to official publication.