Narrative Opinion Summary
The document is a legal opinion from the District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, regarding the case of Christina Paylan, M.D. (Appellant) against Brian Bishop and Mark Detri (Appellees). The case number is 2D18-186, and the opinion was filed on August 24, 2018. The appeal originated from the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, presided over by Judge Gregory P. Holder. Christina Paylan represented herself (pro se), while the Appellees were represented by Andrew I. Dayes from Dayes Law Firm, PLLC. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with Judges Silberman, Sleet, and Atkinson concurring. The opinion indicates that the decision is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires, and if such a motion is filed, it will be determined by the district court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Appellate Court Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Hillsborough County, indicating that the lower court's ruling was upheld.
Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower court's decision, with Judges Silberman, Sleet, and Atkinson concurring.
Finality of Appellate Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion is not considered final until the expiration of the time allowed for filing a rehearing motion, and if such a motion is filed, it will be addressed by the district court.
Reasoning: The opinion indicates that the decision is not final until the time to file a rehearing motion expires, and if such a motion is filed, it will be determined by the district court.
Pro Se Representation in Appellate Courtsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: In this case, the appellant, Christina Paylan, represented herself without an attorney in the appellate court proceedings.
Reasoning: Christina Paylan represented herself (pro se), while the Appellees were represented by Andrew I. Dayes from Dayes Law Firm, PLLC.