Narrative Opinion Summary
Marcia L. Gustafson, the appellant, filed an appeal against Michael J. Gustafson, the appellee, in the Fourth District Court of Appeal of Florida. The court affirmed the lower court's decision on April 2, 2008. The ruling referenced prior cases, specifically Rosen v. Rosen and Von Baillou v. Von Baillou, to support its conclusion. Judges Polen, Gross, and May concurred with the decision. The ruling is not considered final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved. Appellant's representation was provided by William T. Viergever and Julie R. Mandel, while James D. Tittle represented the appellee.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review in Family Law Casessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision, indicating compliance with established legal standards in family law appeals.
Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's decision on April 2, 2008.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling is not final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved, highlighting procedural aspects affecting the finality of appellate decisions.
Reasoning: The ruling is not considered final until any timely motion for rehearing is resolved.
Precedential Support in Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision referenced prior cases to support its affirmation, demonstrating the use of precedent in appellate judgments.
Reasoning: The ruling referenced prior cases, specifically Rosen v. Rosen and Von Baillou v. Von Baillou, to support its conclusion.