Narrative Opinion Summary
The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida issued an opinion on September 30, 2022, in the case of Silvia Souto (Appellant) vs. Claudia P. Meyer (Appellee), under case number 3D21-1883, originating from the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County (Lower Tribunal No. 19-11222) presided over by Judge Lourdes Simon. The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision. The appellant was represented by Gerson Schwartz, P.A. with attorneys Edward S. Schwartz and Philip M. Gerson, while the appellee was represented by Boyd Jenerette, P.A. with attorneys Kansas R. Gooden and Kevin D. Franz. The opinion was rendered per curiam, indicating a unanimous decision by Judges SCALES, LINDSEY, and LOBREE. The ruling is not final until the disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida upheld the decision made by the Circuit Court for Miami-Dade County.
Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision.
Finality of Rulingsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling is not considered final until the resolution of any motion for rehearing that may be filed within the designated timeframe.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the disposition of any timely filed motion for rehearing.
Per Curiam Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The opinion was issued without a specific judge authoring it, indicating a unanimous decision by the panel of judges.
Reasoning: The opinion was rendered per curiam, indicating a unanimous decision by Judges SCALES, LINDSEY, and LOBREE.