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Betty Hennington and Joseph Hennington v. Seterus, Inc.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 16-2326

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 3, 2017; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

Betty Hennington and Joseph Hennington appealed a decision from the Circuit Court for Escambia County, presided over by Judge Gary L. Bergosh, against Seterus, Inc. The District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida, issued an opinion on September 1, 2017, affirming the lower court's ruling. The case was represented by Jeremiah J. Talbott and Tyler L. Gray on behalf of the appellants, while Christopher P. Hahn represented the appellee. The appellate court's decision was unanimous, with Judges Wetherell, Osterhaus, and M.K. Thomas concurring.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review of Lower Court Decisions

Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County, indicating that the lower court's ruling was upheld without modification.

Reasoning: The District Court of Appeal, First District of Florida, issued an opinion on September 1, 2017, affirming the lower court's ruling.

Role of Appellate Judges in Unanimous Decisions

Application: The unanimous decision by the appellate judges demonstrates the panel's consensus on the legal findings and conclusions of the lower court.

Reasoning: The appellate court's decision was unanimous, with Judges Wetherell, Osterhaus, and M.K. Thomas concurring.