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Safepoint Ins. Co. v. Schmitz

Citation: 264 So. 3d 1142Docket: Case No. 5D18-2054

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; February 21, 2019; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The appellate court concluded that the order under review is a temporary stay of the underlying action, not an injunction as claimed by the Appellant. Consequently, the court dismissed the appeal due to lack of jurisdiction, referencing established precedent that a stay is not an appealable nonfinal order. The court also chose not to grant certiorari relief on its own initiative. The dismissal is without prejudice, allowing either party to address the merits of the order in a subsequent final appeal. The judges, including Chief Judge Evander and Judges Lambert and Eisnaugle, concurred with the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appealability of Temporary Orders

Application: The appellate court determined that a temporary stay is not an appealable order.

Reasoning: The appellate court concluded that the order under review is a temporary stay of the underlying action, not an injunction as claimed by the Appellant.

Certiorari Relief

Application: The appellate court decided not to grant certiorari relief on its own initiative, indicating a discretionary choice not to review the temporary stay at this time.

Reasoning: The court also chose not to grant certiorari relief on its own initiative.

Dismissal Without Prejudice

Application: The dismissal was without prejudice, allowing parties the opportunity to appeal the merits of the order once it becomes final.

Reasoning: The dismissal is without prejudice, allowing either party to address the merits of the order in a subsequent final appeal.

Jurisdiction Over Nonfinal Orders

Application: The court dismissed the appeal due to lack of jurisdiction, emphasizing that stays are nonfinal orders and not subject to immediate appeal.

Reasoning: Consequently, the court dismissed the appeal due to lack of jurisdiction, referencing established precedent that a stay is not an appealable nonfinal order.