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Vazquez International, Inc. v. Espanola

Citations: 647 So. 2d 1076; 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 12Docket: No. 93-2835

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; January 3, 1995; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Vazquez International, Inc. and Jose Vazquez Gonzalez appeal a final judgment following a bench trial, which was determined to be adverse to them. The appellate court finds that the trial court's judgment is substantiated by substantial competent evidence and complies with applicable law. The court concludes that the final judgment against both appellants is appropriate under the circumstances of the case, referencing precedents Mannish v. Lacayo and Nessim v. DeLoache for support. The judgment is affirmed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Affirmation of Trial Court Judgments

Application: The appellate court affirms the trial court's judgment against Vazquez International, Inc. and Jose Vazquez Gonzalez, determining it to be appropriate under the circumstances.

Reasoning: The court concludes that the final judgment against both appellants is appropriate under the circumstances of the case, referencing precedents Mannish v. Lacayo and Nessim v. DeLoache for support.

Standard of Review for Bench Trial Judgments

Application: The appellate court applies the standard of reviewing whether the trial court's judgment is supported by substantial competent evidence and complies with applicable law.

Reasoning: The appellate court finds that the trial court's judgment is substantiated by substantial competent evidence and complies with applicable law.