Narrative Opinion Summary
The court case involves Diana Ernest as the appellant and Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union as the appellee, under case number 2D17-3934, with the opinion filed on May 23, 2018. The appeal originated from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, presided over by Judge Claudia R. Isom. The appellant was represented by David A. Fernandez from Florida Trial Counsel, while the appellee was represented by Theodore J. Hamilton and Thomas K. Sciarrino, Jr. of Wetherington Hamilton, P.A. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with Judges KELLY, KHOUZAM, and BADALAMENTI concurring. The document notes that it is not final until the time expires for filing a rehearing motion, and if such a motion is filed, it must be determined in the District Court of Appeal of Florida Second District.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Court Proceduresubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court reviewed and affirmed the decision made by the lower court without further comment.
Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with Judges KELLY, KHOUZAM, and BADALAMENTI concurring.
Finality of Judgmentsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The judgment is not considered final until the period for filing a rehearing motion has expired, or if filed, until the motion is determined.
Reasoning: The document notes that it is not final until the time expires for filing a rehearing motion, and if such a motion is filed, it must be determined in the District Court of Appeal of Florida Second District.