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D. H. M. v. K. L. B.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 17-4821

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; April 27, 2018; Florida; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

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 Decisions

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 Opinions

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.