Narrative Opinion Summary
David Richard Sands appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Duval County in a case against Valerie Beth Sands. The appeal was filed with the District Court of Appeal, First District, State of Florida, under case number 1D16-2360. The opinion, issued on March 3, 2017, resulted in an affirmation of the lower court's ruling. David Richard Sands represented himself in the appeal, while Valerie Beth Sands was represented by attorneys from Liberty Law PLLC. The decision was unanimous among the judges, including Chief Judge Roberts and Judges Winokur and M.K. Thomas, who all concurred in the affirmation. The ruling is not final until the time for filing a motion for rehearing has expired and any such motion is resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Procedure and Finality of Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appeal decision is not considered final until the period for filing a motion for rehearing has elapsed and any filed motions are resolved.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the time for filing a motion for rehearing has expired and any such motion is resolved.
Self-representation in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: David Richard Sands represented himself in the appeal process, demonstrating the appellant's right to self-representation.
Reasoning: David Richard Sands represented himself in the appeal, while Valerie Beth Sands was represented by attorneys from Liberty Law PLLC.
Unanimous Decision by Appellate Panelsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court was unanimous, with all judges concurring in the affirmation of the lower court's ruling.
Reasoning: The decision was unanimous among the judges, including Chief Judge Roberts and Judges Winokur and M.K. Thomas, who all concurred in the affirmation.