Narrative Opinion Summary
Edward D. Nye, the appellant, filed an appeal against the State of Florida, the appellee, under Case No. 2D17-4061. The appeal was heard in the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, resulting in an opinion issued on March 7, 2018. The court affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Collier County, presided over by Judge Frederick R. Hardt. The ruling was unanimous among the judges, with Northcutt, Lucas, and Salario concurring. The affirmation is not final until the time expires for filing a rehearing motion, and any such motion would need to be determined in the district court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appeals Process in Florida State Courtssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant, Edward D. Nye, filed an appeal which was heard in the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District. The court's decision to affirm the lower court's ruling is pending finality until the expiration of the rehearing motion period.
Reasoning: The appeal was heard in the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, resulting in an opinion issued on March 7, 2018. The affirmation is not final until the time expires for filing a rehearing motion, and any such motion would need to be determined in the district court.
Unanimous Judicial Decision-Makingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision to affirm the Circuit Court's ruling was made unanimously by the panel of judges, indicating agreement among Northcutt, Lucas, and Salario.
Reasoning: The ruling was unanimous among the judges, with Northcutt, Lucas, and Salario concurring.