Narrative Opinion Summary
Elisha Thomas Jr. appealed an order from the Circuit Court for Duval County, represented pro se. The case was heard by the District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida. The appeal was filed under case number 1D16-4498. On May 3, 2017, the court issued a per curiam opinion affirming the lower court's order. Justices Wetherell, Osterhaus, and M.K. Thomas concurred with the decision. The ruling is not final until the time expires for filing a motion for rehearing, should one be filed.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Orderssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's order.
Reasoning: On May 3, 2017, the court issued a per curiam opinion affirming the lower court's order.
Appellate Procedure in Pro Se Representationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant, Elisha Thomas Jr., represented himself in the appeal process, demonstrating the court's handling of pro se litigants.
Reasoning: Elisha Thomas Jr. appealed an order from the Circuit Court for Duval County, represented pro se.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling from the appellate court is not considered final until the period for filing a motion for rehearing has expired, allowing parties to seek further review.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the time expires for filing a motion for rehearing, should one be filed.