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Patricia Dawkins v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance etc.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 17-0750

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; April 3, 2018; Florida; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County in the case of Patricia Dawkins v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company. The appeal was presided over by Judge Thomas V. Dannheisser. The judgment was issued on April 3, 2018, with Judges Roberts, Kelsey, and M.K. Thomas concurring. The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Representation for the Appellant included Michael E. Fenimore and Larry A. Matthews, while the Appellee was represented by Rhonda B. Boggess.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Lower Court Decision

Application: The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County, upholding the lower court's ruling in favor of State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County in the case of Patricia Dawkins v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company.

Finality of Appellate Decisions

Application: The ruling is not considered final until the resolution of any motions filed under the relevant Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.