Narrative Opinion Summary
C.E., the father of minor child A.R.H., appeals against the Department of Children and Families. The appeal is from a Circuit Court decision in Escambia County, presided over by Judge Edward P. Nickinson III. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida, in a per curiam decision dated September 9, 2021, affirms the lower court's ruling, referencing precedents from B.T. v. Dep’t of Child. Fams. and T.D. v. Dep’t of Child. Fams. The judges concurring in the decision are RAY, OSTERHAUS, and NORDBY. The ruling is not final until any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Representation for the parties includes Ryan Thomas Truskoski for the appellant, Sarah J. Rumph for the appellee, and additional representation from the Guardian ad Litem Office.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court's Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the Circuit Court decision without providing a detailed opinion, relying on existing precedents.
Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida, in a per curiam decision dated September 9, 2021, affirms the lower court's ruling, referencing precedents from B.T. v. Dep’t of Child. Fams. and T.D. v. Dep’t of Child. Fams.
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 motions filed under specific Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until any timely motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.