FL District Court of Appeal Opinions

Berry Patch Ridge, LLC v. Everglades Harvesting, Inc. - Contract Dispute Venue

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision denying a motion to dismiss and a request to transfer venue in a contract dispute. The court found that the contract's venue clause was enforceable, requiring actions to be brought in Hendry County.

Sawyers v. State of Florida - Appeal of Sentence

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed a 25-year sentence for aggravated battery with a firearm. The court found that the defendant's argument regarding a defective information, which failed to allege great bodily harm resulted from the firearm discharge, was not preserved and did not constitute fundamental error.

State of Florida v. Keith John Gadbois - Entrapment Case Reversal

The Florida District Court of Appeal reversed a lower court's dismissal of a prostitution charge against Keith John Gadbois. The appellate court found that the trial court erred in dismissing the case based on a subjective entrapment defense.

V. v. Department of Children and Families - Children and Families Case

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a decision concerning a children and families case, identified by docket number 2D2025-0299. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed'. This ruling pertains to the Department of Children and Families and the Statewide Guardian ad Litem Program.

S.H. v. Department of Children and Families - Case Dismissed

The District Court of Appeal of Florida dismissed the case of S.H. v. Department of Children and Families. The appeal was dismissed, and no further proceedings are indicated.

Will Oscar Edwards Jr. v. State of Florida - Belated Appeal Granted

The District Court of Appeal of Florida granted a petition for belated appeal for Will Oscar Edwards Jr. The court's order directs that the petition be treated as a notice of appeal from a prior order denying a motion to correct an illegal sentence. This action pertains to case number 5D2025-3383.

Hunter IV v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Hunter IV v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued its opinion on February 27, 2026, with docket number 1D2025-0796. The disposition of the case was affirmed.

Hunter IV v. State - Criminal Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Hunter IV v. State of Florida. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion affirming the disposition, with Judges Osterhaus, Ray, and Long concurring. The case involves an appeal from the Circuit Court for Bay County.

Bullard v. State of Florida - Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Bullard v. State of Florida. The appeal concerned a case originating from the Circuit Court for Jackson County. The disposition of the appeal was 'Affirmed'.

Fehervary v. Desoto Park Association, Inc. - Appeal Opinion

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Gizella Fehervary v. Desoto Park Association, Inc. The appellate court's disposition was 'Affirmed,' indicating no change to the original ruling. The case docket number is 4D2024-3329.