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Timothy Glynn McDonald v. Department of Revenue and Holly Ann Otten

Citation: Not availableDocket: 21-3455

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 19, 2022; Florida; State Appellate Court

Original Court Document: View Document

Narrative Opinion Summary

Timothy Glynn McDonald appealed a decision from the Division of Administrative Hearings regarding a case involving the Department of Revenue and Holly Ann Otten. The First District Court of Appeal of Florida, in a per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's ruling. The panel included Judges Kelsey, Winokur, and M.K. Thomas, who concurred with the decision. The ruling is not final until all timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved. Representation for the appellant was provided by Todd M. LaDouceur and Jay C. Hamilton, while the appellees were represented by Ashley Moody, Toni C. Bernstein, and John Booth.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review and Affirmation

Application: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida reviewed the decision from the Division of Administrative Hearings and affirmed the ruling, indicating that the appellate court found no reversible error in the lower court's decision.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida, in a per curiam decision, affirmed the lower court's ruling.

Finality of Appellate Decisions

Application: The court's decision is not considered final until all potential post-decision motions are resolved, ensuring that parties have the opportunity to file motions for rehearing or clarification under the specified appellate rules.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final until all timely and authorized motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.

Judicial Concurrence

Application: The unanimous concurrence of the panel of judges in the appellate decision demonstrates agreement among the judges on the panel regarding the outcome of the case.

Reasoning: The panel included Judges Kelsey, Winokur, and M.K. Thomas, who concurred with the decision.