Narrative Opinion Summary
The Estate of Louise F. Clepea, represented by A. John Clepea, appealed a decision from the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County against Thomas Samuel, M.D., and Cassann Blake, M.D. The appeal was handled by A. John Clepea in a pro se capacity, while the appellees were represented by attorneys from LaCava, Jacobson, P.A. The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District, affirmed the lower court's ruling on May 10, 2018. The decision was issued per curiam, with Judges May, Ciklin, and Kuntz concurring. The ruling is not considered final until any timely motions for rehearing are resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Review - Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District, affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Broward County.
Reasoning: The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District, affirmed the lower court's ruling on May 10, 2018.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court's decision is not considered final until any timely motions for rehearing are resolved, indicating procedural requirements for finality.
Reasoning: The ruling is not considered final until any timely motions for rehearing are resolved.
Pro Se Representation in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: A. John Clepea represented the Estate of Louise F. Clepea in a pro se capacity during the appeal process.
Reasoning: The appeal was handled by A. John Clepea in a pro se capacity.