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JAMES S. LAVOLD, INC. v. FIRE ALARM SPECIALISTS, INC.

Citation: Not availableDocket: 21-2243

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida; November 2, 2022; Florida; State Appellate Court

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Narrative Opinion Summary

The Third District Court of Appeal of Florida issued an opinion on November 2, 2022, regarding case number 3D21-2243, originating from the Miami-Dade County Court (Lower Tribunal No. 15-9761 CC). The appellant, James S. Lavold, Inc., appealed against the appellee, Fire Alarm Specialists, Inc. The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision, with judges LINDSEY, GORDO, and LOBREE presiding. Legal representation for the appellant included Damian Valori LLP, Russell Landy, and Johnny P. ElHachem, while the appellee was represented by Taylor Espino Vega, PLLC, along with attorneys Daniel R. Vega, Vanessa A. Van Cleaf, and Timothy D. Corwin. The ruling is not final pending any timely filed motion for rehearing.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appellate Review and Affirmation of Lower Court Decisions

Application: The appellate court reviewed and affirmed the decision of the lower tribunal in favor of the appellee, indicating that the lower court's ruling was upheld without changes.

Reasoning: The court affirmed the lower tribunal's decision, with judges LINDSEY, GORDO, and LOBREE presiding.

Finality of Appellate Court Rulings

Application: The ruling issued by the appellate court is not final and subject to change if a motion for rehearing is filed within the allowed timeframe.

Reasoning: The ruling is not final pending any timely filed motion for rehearing.