Narrative Opinion Summary
In the case of James Levoy Waters v. Pam Childers, Clerk and Comptroller of Escambia County, Florida, the First District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court for Escambia County, presided over by Judge J. Scott Duncan. The appeal was filed by James Waters, who represented himself (pro se), against Pam Childers as the Appellee. The ruling was issued on August 28, 2018, with Judges Wetherell, Bilbrey, and M.K. Thomas concurring. The decision is not final until the resolution of any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Legal Issues Addressed
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the First District Court of Appeal is not considered final until the expiration or resolution of any motions filed under the specified Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Reasoning: The decision is not final until the resolution of any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.
Self-Representation in Appellate Proceedingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant, James Waters, represented himself in the appellate proceedings, indicating the court's acceptance of pro se representation in this case.
Reasoning: The appeal was filed by James Waters, who represented himself (pro se), against Pam Childers as the Appellee.