Teryleisha Wright v. Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary of Florida Department of Corrections
Docket 4D2025-2491
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- Filed
- Jurisdiction
- Florida
- Court
- District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Type
- Opinion
- Case type
- Other
- Disposition
- Affirmed
- Docket
- 4D2025-2491
Appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach County
Summary
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.
Issue Decided
- Whether the circuit court's judgment should be reversed on the grounds raised by appellant Teryleisha Wright
Court's Reasoning
The court issued a per curiam disposition affirming the lower court's judgment but provided no written explanation of its reasoning in this order. The brief record shows the appellate panel unanimously agreed to affirm, and the opinion contains no discussion of legal standards or factual application.
Parties
- Appellant
- Teryleisha Wright
- Appellee
- Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary of Florida Department of Corrections
- Judge
- Jaimie Randall Goodman
- Attorney
- James Uthmeier, Attorney General
- Attorney
- Rachael Kaiman, Assistant Attorney General
Key Dates
- Decision date
- 2026-04-23
What You Should Do Next
- 1
Consider filing a motion for rehearing
If the appellant believes the panel overlooked controlling law or facts, they may file a timely motion for rehearing in the district court to ask the panel to reconsider.
- 2
Consult an attorney about further review
If rehearing is denied or not filed, consult counsel promptly to evaluate whether to seek discretionary review by the Florida Supreme Court and to assess preservation of issues.
- 3
Prepare for mandate and enforcement
If no rehearing is filed or after rehearing is resolved, be prepared for the appellate mandate to issue which will allow enforcement of the affirmed circuit court judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What did the court decide?
- The appellate court affirmed the lower court's judgment in favor of the appellee and provided no written explanation.
- Who is affected by this decision?
- The decision affects appellant Teryleisha Wright and appellee Ricky D. Dixon, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, as it upholds the circuit court's ruling in their case.
- Can this decision be challenged further?
- A timely motion for rehearing can be filed in the district court; after that, further review may be sought by petitioning the Florida Supreme Court if appropriate.
- What happens next procedurally?
- The mandate will issue after resolution of any timely-filed motion for rehearing; if no motion is filed or it is denied, the lower-court judgment remains affirmed.
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Full Filing Text
DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
FOURTH DISTRICT
TERYLEISHA WRIGHT,
Appellant,
v.
RICKY D. DIXON, Secretary of Florida department of Corrections,
Appellee.
No. 4D2025-2491
[April 23, 2026]
Appeal from the Circuit Court for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm
Beach County; Jaimie Randall Goodman, Judge; L.T. Case No.
502025CA006838XXXAMB.
Teryleisha Wright, Ocala, pro se.
James Uthmeier, Attorney General, and Rachael Kaiman, Assistant
Attorney General, West Palm Beach, for appellee.
PER CURIAM.
Affirmed.
LEVINE, CONNER and SHEPHERD, JJ., concur.
* * *
Not final until disposition of timely-filed motion for rehearing.