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Rivera v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Citations: 149 So. 3d 757; 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 18207; 2014 WL 5781267Docket: No. 5D14-1305

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; November 6, 2014; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Suzette Rivera appeals the trial court's Order that denied her Motion to Vacate and Set Aside a Void Default Judgment against Hector Rivera, as well as her Motion to Intervene on behalf of Hector. The appellate court affirms the trial court's order regarding the denial of the motion to intervene. Additionally, the court dismisses the appeal concerning the denial of her motion to vacate due to a lack of jurisdiction. The decision is affirmed in part and dismissed in part, with Judges Orfinger, Evander, and Cohen concurring.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Motion to Intervene

Application: The appellate court upheld the trial court's decision to deny Suzette Rivera's motion to intervene on behalf of Hector Rivera.

Reasoning: The appellate court affirms the trial court's order regarding the denial of the motion to intervene.

Dismissal for Lack of Jurisdiction

Application: The appellate court dismissed the appeal concerning the denial of Suzette Rivera's motion to vacate due to the court lacking jurisdiction to review the matter.

Reasoning: Additionally, the court dismisses the appeal concerning the denial of her motion to vacate due to a lack of jurisdiction.