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Wing v. SAKS, INC.

Citations: 943 So. 2d 1026; 2006 WL 3734422Docket: 3D06-1035, 3D06-562

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; December 19, 2006; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Eunide Wing appealed against Saks, Inc. (operating as Saks Fifth Avenue) and American Express Travel Related Services Co., Inc. The appeal was heard in the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District, with the court ultimately affirming the lower court's decision. The ruling referenced precedents, including *Brown v. Hanger* and *Transamerica Ins. Co. v. Long*, to support the affirmation. The case was decided on December 20, 2006, with the appellant represented by Abbie Cuellar and the appellees represented by Kahan Shir, Paul E. Heimberg, Adams, Adams, Baca, Joel V. Lumer, Fowler White Burnett, and Ronald G. Neiwirth. The panel included Judges Fletcher, Cortiñas, and Senior Judge Schwartz.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review Standards

Application: The appellate court reviewed the lower court's decision and affirmed it based on existing precedents.

Reasoning: The appeal was heard in the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District, with the court ultimately affirming the lower court's decision.

Judicial Panel Composition in Appellate Cases

Application: The decision was made by a judicial panel consisting of two judges and a senior judge.

Reasoning: The panel included Judges Fletcher, Cortiñas, and Senior Judge Schwartz.

Precedent in Affirmation of Lower Court Decisions

Application: The court cited previous cases to support its decision to affirm the lower court's ruling.

Reasoning: The ruling referenced precedents, including *Brown v. Hanger* and *Transamerica Ins. Co. v. Long*, to support the affirmation.

Representation of Parties in Appellate Proceedings

Application: The appellant and appellees were represented by their respective legal counsel during the appellate proceedings.

Reasoning: The appellant represented by Abbie Cuellar and the appellees represented by Kahan Shir, Paul E. Heimberg, Adams, Adams, Baca, Joel V. Lumer, Fowler White Burnett, and Ronald G. Neiwirth.