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Erickson v. Erickson

Citations: 932 So. 2d 1240; 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 11489; 2006 WL 1888572Docket: No. 1D05-5753

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; July 11, 2006; Florida; State Appellate Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

The appellate court reversed the trial court's Order on Writ of Civil Attachment due to insufficient evidence supporting the trial court's finding that the appellant had the ability to pay the specified purge amount. The decision referenced precedents, including *Stebbins v. Stebbins* and *Perez v. Perez*, indicating a lack of competent substantial evidence. The judges concurring with the decision were ERVIN, WEBSTER, and THOMAS.

Legal Issues Addressed

Requirement of Competent Substantial Evidence

Application: The reversal was based on the absence of competent substantial evidence, aligning with precedents set by *Stebbins v. Stebbins* and *Perez v. Perez*.

Reasoning: The decision referenced precedents, including *Stebbins v. Stebbins* and *Perez v. Perez*, indicating a lack of competent substantial evidence.

Reversal of Trial Court Orders

Application: The appellate court reversed the trial court's order due to insufficient evidence supporting the finding regarding the appellant's ability to pay.

Reasoning: The appellate court reversed the trial court's Order on Writ of Civil Attachment due to insufficient evidence supporting the trial court's finding that the appellant had the ability to pay the specified purge amount.