ARIEL SYNDICATE 1901 v. FOUNTAINBLEAU GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC.
Docket: 20-1951
Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 22, 2021; Florida; State Appellate Court
Original Court Document: View Document
The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida issued an opinion on September 22, 2021, regarding case No. 3D20-1951, where Ariel Syndicate 1901 appealed against Fountainbleau Gardens Condominium Association, Inc. The appeal was from a non-final order of the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County, presided over by Judge Jose M. Rodriguez. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, referencing prior case law, specifically noting that the trial court did not abuse its discretion in allowing an appraisal process to proceed concurrently while safeguarding the appellant’s rights to contest coverage. The ruling reiterated the discretion of the trial judge in determining the sequence of issues related to damages and coverage as established in previous case law. The decision was rendered by Judges Scales, Hendon, and Miller, with the affirmation reflecting established legal principles regarding appraisal and coverage disputes.