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Trainor v. City of Avon Park

Citations: 732 So. 2d 485; 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 6763; 1999 WL 330196Docket: No. 98-01865

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; May 26, 1999; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Joseph Trainor filed a petition for writ of certiorari in the circuit court contesting the City of Avon Park’s decision to terminate him as fire chief. He sought direct appellate review of the circuit court's denial of his petition. The court reclassifies this appeal as a petition for common law certiorari, referencing relevant case law. Ultimately, the court denies the petition for writ of certiorari. Judges CAMPBELL and SALCINES concur with the decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Denial of Petition for Writ of Certiorari

Application: The circuit court's denial of the petition for writ of certiorari is upheld, indicating that the court found no basis for overturning the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: Ultimately, the court denies the petition for writ of certiorari.

Judicial Concurrence

Application: The decision to deny the petition is supported by the concurrence of Judges CAMPBELL and SALCINES, illustrating judicial agreement on the outcome.

Reasoning: Judges CAMPBELL and SALCINES concur with the decision.

Reclassification of Appeals

Application: The court reclassifies an appeal as a petition for common law certiorari based on its procedural context and relevant legal precedents.

Reasoning: The court reclassifies this appeal as a petition for common law certiorari, referencing relevant case law.