Narrative Opinion Summary
The final judgment in favor of Alden Hotel Condominium Association is affirmed following a non-jury trial. The trial court's findings are presumed correct and can only be overturned if the Appellant demonstrates that they are clearly erroneous as per *Citibank, N.A. v. Julien J. Studley, Inc.*, 580 So.2d 784 (Fla. 3d DCA 1991). The Appellant's claim that the trial court disregarded certain admitted business records is rejected, as those records were contradicted by other evidence and testimony. The trial court, acting as the finder of fact, was required to weigh this contradictory evidence and assess witness credibility. Such assessments are within the purview of the trier of fact, as established in *Rodriguez v. Reyes*, 112 So.3d 671 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013), *Ferry v. Abrams*, 679 So.2d 80 (Fla. 5th DCA 1996), and *State v. Cardosa*, 609 So.2d 152 (Fla. 5th DCA 1992). Competent substantial evidence supports the trial court's determinations, leading to the affirmation of the judgment.
Legal Issues Addressed
Evaluation of Contradictory Evidencesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court properly weighed contradictory evidence and assessed witness credibility. The appellate court affirmed the trial court's decision, emphasizing that such assessments fall within the trial court's responsibilities.
Reasoning: The trial court, acting as the finder of fact, was required to weigh this contradictory evidence and assess witness credibility.
Presumption of Correctness of Trial Court Findingssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court's findings are presumed correct and can only be overturned if clearly erroneous. The appellate court upheld the trial court's judgment as the appellant failed to demonstrate any clear error.
Reasoning: The trial court's findings are presumed correct and can only be overturned if the Appellant demonstrates that they are clearly erroneous as per *Citibank, N.A. v. Julien J. Studley, Inc.*, 580 So.2d 784 (Fla. 3d DCA 1991).
Role of the Trier of Fact in Assessing Credibilitysubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The trial court, as the trier of fact, was responsible for determining the credibility of witnesses and the weight of evidence, which was upheld by the appellate court.
Reasoning: Such assessments are within the purview of the trier of fact, as established in *Rodriguez v. Reyes*, 112 So.3d 671 (Fla. 3d DCA 2013), *Ferry v. Abrams*, 679 So.2d 80 (Fla. 5th DCA 1996), and *State v. Cardosa*, 609 So.2d 152 (Fla. 5th DCA 1992).
Support by Competent Substantial Evidencesubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court found that the trial court's determinations were supported by competent substantial evidence, leading to affirmation of the judgment.
Reasoning: Competent substantial evidence supports the trial court's determinations, leading to the affirmation of the judgment.