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John Parker v. Corporations of Escambia County State Attorney's Office

Citation: Not availableDocket: 22-0568

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; September 21, 2022; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The First District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed John Parker's petition for a writ of mandamus against the Corporations of Escambia County State Attorney’s Office. The Court found all pending motions to be moot and noted that the decision is not final until the resolution of any timely motions as per Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331. The ruling was issued per curiam with Judges Lewis, Makar, and Jay concurring. John Parker represented himself in this matter, while there was no appearance made by the respondent.

Legal Issues Addressed

Dismissal of Petition for Writ of Mandamus

Application: The court dismissed John Parker's petition for a writ of mandamus against the Corporations of Escambia County State Attorney’s Office.

Reasoning: The First District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed John Parker's petition for a writ of mandamus against the Corporations of Escambia County State Attorney’s Office.

Finality of Appellate Decisions

Application: The decision is not considered final until the resolution of any timely motions according to specific Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure.

Reasoning: The decision is not final until the resolution of any timely motions as per Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331.

Mootness of Pending Motions

Application: The court determined that all pending motions in relation to the case were moot.

Reasoning: The Court found all pending motions to be moot.

Per Curiam Decision

Application: The ruling was issued per curiam with concurrence from all judges on the panel.

Reasoning: The ruling was issued per curiam with Judges Lewis, Makar, and Jay concurring.

Pro Se Representation

Application: John Parker represented himself in the proceedings, indicating no legal counsel was present on his behalf.

Reasoning: John Parker represented himself in this matter, while there was no appearance made by the respondent.