Narrative Opinion Summary
The Fifth District Court of Appeal of Florida addressed Case No. 5D22-2784 involving Lifestream Behavioral Center, Inc. as the petitioner against John Allerton, as personal representative of the estate of John Zachary Allerton, the respondent. The petition sought certiorari review of an order from the Circuit Court for Lake County, presided over by Judge Michael G. Takac. Legal representation for the petitioner included Michael R. D’Lugo from Wicker Smith O’Hara McCoy Ford, P.A., while the respondent was represented by Andrew A. Harris and Michael J. Brevda. The court issued a per curiam decision on August 29, 2023, denying the petition. Judges Jay, Kilbane, and MacIver concurred with the decision. The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Certiorari Review Standardssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court evaluated the petition seeking certiorari review of an order from the Circuit Court for Lake County.
Reasoning: The petition sought certiorari review of an order from the Circuit Court for Lake County, presided over by Judge Michael G. Takac.
Finality of Appellate Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling is not considered final until any motions under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 are resolved.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until any timely and authorized motion under Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.330 or 9.331 is resolved.
Per Curiam Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court issued a unanimous decision without a detailed opinion, denying the petition.
Reasoning: The court issued a per curiam decision on August 29, 2023, denying the petition.