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Leon County v. Talquin Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Citations: 767 So. 2d 1257; 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 11802Docket: No. 1D00-2619

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 18, 2000; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The Court dismisses the appeal for lack of jurisdiction because the appellant's response did not demonstrate that the appealed summary judgment pertains to the claims still pending in the lower court. This dismissal is without prejudice, allowing the appellant the right to appeal once there is a final judgment on all related claims. Judges Allen, Davis, and Van Nortwick concur with this decision.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal Without Prejudice

Application: The court's dismissal allows the appellant to file an appeal again once a final judgment is entered on all claims.

Reasoning: This dismissal is without prejudice, allowing the appellant the right to appeal once there is a final judgment on all related claims.

Jurisdiction for Appeal

Application: The court determined that it lacked jurisdiction to hear the appeal because the appeal did not relate to a final judgment on all claims.

Reasoning: The Court dismisses the appeal for lack of jurisdiction because the appellant's response did not demonstrate that the appealed summary judgment pertains to the claims still pending in the lower court.