Narrative Opinion Summary
The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, addressed a petition for writ of certiorari filed by GEICO General Insurance Company against Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc., acting as the assignee of Chris Laibinis. The case originated in the Circuit Court for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in Hillsborough County, which was sitting in an appellate capacity. The court ultimately denied the petition, with Judges Villanti, Black, and Stargel concurring in the decision. The opinion may be revised before its official publication.
Legal Issues Addressed
Jurisdiction of Appellate Courtssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The District Court of Appeal considered a petition for writ of certiorari in its capacity as an appellate court.
Reasoning: The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, addressed a petition for writ of certiorari filed by GEICO General Insurance Company against Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc.
Role of Assignments in Litigationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The case involved an assignee, Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc., acting on behalf of the original party, Chris Laibinis.
Reasoning: The District Court of Appeal of Florida, Second District, addressed a petition for writ of certiorari filed by GEICO General Insurance Company against Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, Inc., acting as the assignee of Chris Laibinis.
Writ of Certiorarisubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court evaluated the appropriateness of exercising its discretion to grant a writ of certiorari.
Reasoning: The court ultimately denied the petition, with Judges Villanti, Black, and Stargel concurring in the decision.