What did the court decide?

The court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari; no further explanation was published in the order.

Who is affected by this decision?

The petitioner, Kevin Gregory Mason, sought review; the respondent is Edith Knapp Mason. The denial leaves the lower-court action undisturbed.

The decision is not final until any timely authorized motion for rehearing is resolved; a party may file such a motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure if eligible.

Can this denial be appealed further?

The order itself notes motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 may be filed; further review options are limited and depend on whether an authorized rehearing or other relief is available.

Mason v. Mason

Docket 1D2025-3405

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OtherDenied

Filed: Apr 27, 2026 · 4 days ago
Jurisdiction: Florida
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida
Type: Opinion
Case type: Other
Disposition: Denied
Docket: 1D2025-3405

Petition for writ of certiorari in the court's original jurisdiction.

Summary

The Florida First District Court of Appeal denied Kevin Gregory Mason's petition for a writ of certiorari seeking review of a lower-court matter involving Edith Knapp Mason. The court, acting in its original jurisdiction, issued a per curiam order on April 27, 2026, simply stating 'DENIED' without published opinion or extended reasoning. All three judges concurred. The order notes the decision is not final until any timely authorized rehearing motion is resolved.

Issue Decided

Whether the petitioner was entitled to issuance of a writ of certiorari by the First District Court of Appeal.

Court's Reasoning

The court issued a brief per curiam denial and did not provide substantive written reasoning in the published entry. By denying the petition, the court concluded the petitioner had not shown entitlement to the extraordinary relief sought, though no detailed legal analysis is provided in the order.

Parties

Petitioner: Kevin Gregory Mason
Respondent: Edith Knapp Mason
Attorney: Michael T. Webster
Attorney: Charles F. Beall, Jr.
Judge: Roberts, J.
Judge: Ray, J.
Judge: Treadwell, J.

Key Dates

Decision date: 2026-04-27

What You Should Do Next

1
Consider filing a rehearing motion
If eligible, the petitioner should consult counsel about filing a timely motion for rehearing under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 to seek reconsideration of the denial.
2
Review lower-court record and rulings
Counsel for the petitioner should review the lower-court proceedings and record to determine whether other procedural options or relief remain available.
3
Consult appellate counsel
Either party should consult an appellate attorney to evaluate further procedural rights and any potential collateral remedies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did the court decide?: The court denied the petition for a writ of certiorari; no further explanation was published in the order.
Who is affected by this decision?: The petitioner, Kevin Gregory Mason, sought review; the respondent is Edith Knapp Mason. The denial leaves the lower-court action undisturbed.
What happens next?: The decision is not final until any timely authorized motion for rehearing is resolved; a party may file such a motion under Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure if eligible.
Can this denial be appealed further?: The order itself notes motions under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or 9.331 may be filed; further review options are limited and depend on whether an authorized rehearing or other relief is available.

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Full Filing Text

FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
                STATE OF FLORIDA
                  _____________________________

                         No. 1D2025-3405
                  _____________________________

KEVIN GREGORY MASON,

    Petitioner,

    v.

EDITH KNAPP MASON,

    Respondent.
                  _____________________________


Petition for Writ of Certiorari—Original Jurisdiction.


                          April 27, 2026


PER CURIAM.

    DENIED.

ROBERTS, RAY, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.
                _____________________________

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


Michael T. Webster of Michael T. Webster, P.A., Shalimar, for
Petitioner.
Charles F. Beall, Jr. of Moore, Hill, and Westmoreland, P.A.,
Pensacola, for Respondent.




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