Narrative Opinion Summary
Elizabeth Kareiva appeals a decision from the County Court for Putnam County, presided over by Judge Michael S. Orfinger, in case number 2023-CR-000073. The appeal, registered under case number 5D23-1181, was filed in the District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida, Fifth District. The court rendered a decision on August 8, 2023, affirming the lower court’s ruling. Elizabeth Kareiva represented herself (pro se) in the appeal, while the appellee, Leamon Johns, did not make an appearance. The decision was made per curiam, with Judges Makar, Jay, and MacIver concurring. The ruling is not final until the time to file a motion for rehearing expires, and any such motions are resolved.
Legal Issues Addressed
Affirmation of Lower Court Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court affirmed the decision of the lower court in the case brought by Elizabeth Kareiva.
Reasoning: The court rendered a decision on August 8, 2023, affirming the lower court’s ruling.
Finality of Rulings in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The ruling is not considered final until the period for filing a motion for rehearing expires and any filed motions are resolved.
Reasoning: The ruling is not final until the time to file a motion for rehearing expires, and any such motions are resolved.
Per Curiam Decisionsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellate court issued its decision per curiam, meaning it was delivered by the court collectively without identifying any particular judge as the author.
Reasoning: The decision was made per curiam, with Judges Makar, Jay, and MacIver concurring.
Self-Representation in Appealssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant, Elizabeth Kareiva, represented herself in this appeal process.
Reasoning: Elizabeth Kareiva represented herself (pro se) in the appeal, while the appellee, Leamon Johns, did not make an appearance.