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Patricia Nichols v. Leon County School Board

Citation: Not availableDocket: 15-5535

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; November 1, 2016; Florida; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Patricia Nichols appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Leon County against the Leon County School Board, case number 1D15-5535. The District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida, issued an opinion on November 1, 2016. The court affirmed the lower court's ruling without elaboration. Judges B.L. Thomas, Rowe, and Kelsey concurred in the decision. The document indicates that the ruling is not final until the time to file a motion for rehearing expires, and no details on the case specifics or the grounds for appeal are provided.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Circuit Court Decisions

Application: The District Court of Appeal reviewed the decision of the Circuit Court for Leon County and affirmed the lower court's ruling without providing additional commentary or elaboration.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's ruling without elaboration.

Finality of Appellate Court Rulings

Application: The appellate court's decision is not considered final until the opportunity to file a motion for rehearing has expired.

Reasoning: The document indicates that the ruling is not final until the time to file a motion for rehearing expires.