Narrative Opinion Summary
In the case of Tommie R. Powers v. State of Florida Department of Agriculture/Division of Risk Management (No. 1D17-4395), the First District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision made by Judge Margaret E. Sojourner of the Judge of Compensation Claims. The appeal arose from a workplace accident that occurred on January 22, 2016. The ruling was issued on September 25, 2018, with Judges Makar, Winokur, and Winsor concurring. The decision is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Appellant Tommie R. Powers was represented by William E. Gregory from Miami, while the Appellees were represented by Joanne M. Prescott from Orlando.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision made by the Judge of Compensation Claims regarding a workplace accident.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal affirmed the decision made by Judge Margaret E. Sojourner of the Judge of Compensation Claims.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The decision of the appellate court is not considered final until the resolution of any timely and authorized motions under specific appellate procedural rules.
Reasoning: The decision is not final until any timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.
Representation in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant and appellees were represented by legal counsel from different locations, illustrating the procedural aspect of legal representation in appeals.
Reasoning: Appellant Tommie R. Powers was represented by William E. Gregory from Miami, while the Appellees were represented by Joanne M. Prescott from Orlando.