Narrative Opinion Summary
The document is an appellate court opinion from the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, concerning a case involving a minor, D.L.P. The appellant, D.H.M., is appealing a decision from the Circuit Court for Lee County, presided over by Judge James R. Thompson. The appellees are K.L.B. and L.M.B. The opinion was filed on April 27, 2018, and the court affirmed the lower court's decision. The judges on the panel—KELLY, CRENSHAW, and BLACK—concurred with the affirmation. The representation for the appellant was provided by Toni A. Butler, while the appellees were represented by Erica T. Healey and Jeanne T. Tate. The opinion indicates that the case is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires and any such motion is resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review and Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed the decision made by the Circuit Court for Lee County and affirmed the lower court's decision, indicating agreement with the findings and conclusions of the trial court.
Reasoning: The opinion was filed on April 27, 2018, and the court affirmed the lower court's decision.
Finality of Appellate Court Opinionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion clarifies that the appellate court's decision is not final until the period to file a rehearing motion has expired and any such motion is resolved, ensuring due process and allowing for further review if necessary.
Reasoning: The opinion indicates that the case is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires and any such motion is resolved.