Hines v. Davison - Florida DCA Affirms Due to Inadequate Record
Summary
The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Hines v. Davison due to the appellant's failure to provide an adequate record for review. The court cited the appellant's non-compliance with a prior court order regarding the record presentation.
What changed
The District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District, affirmed the Circuit Court's judgment in the case of Teneca Hines v. Pleasana Davison (Docket No. 1D2025-1368). The appellate court's decision to affirm was based on the appellant's failure to comply with a prior court order dated January 29, 2026, and consequently, the presentation of an inadequate record for appellate review. The court referenced the established principle that an appellate court cannot resolve factual issues or determine if a judgment is unsupported by evidence without a proper record of trial proceedings.
This ruling reinforces the critical importance of adhering to court orders regarding record submission in appellate cases. For legal professionals and pro se litigants, this serves as a reminder that failure to provide a complete and adequate record will likely result in the affirmation of the lower court's decision, regardless of the merits of the underlying case. There are no specific compliance deadlines or penalties mentioned beyond the affirmation of the lower court's judgment.
What to do next
- Review prior court orders regarding record submission for pending appeals.
- Ensure all required documentation and transcripts are properly filed with the appellate court.
- Consult with appellate counsel if unsure about record requirements.
Source document (simplified)
Jump To
Top Caption Disposition Combined Opinion
Support FLP
CourtListener is a project of Free
Law Project, a federally-recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit. Members help support our work and get special access to features.
Please become a member today.
March 18, 2026 Get Citation Alerts Download PDF Add Note
Teneca Hines v. Pleasana Davison
District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 1D2025-1368
Disposition: Affirmed
Disposition
Affirmed
Combined Opinion
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
No. 1D2025-1368
TENECA HINES,
Appellant,
v.
PLEASANA DAVISON,
Appellee.
On appeal from the Circuit Court for Escambia County.
Kerra Smith, Judge.
March 18, 2026
PER CURIAM.
Because Appellant failed to comply with this Court’s Order
dated January 29, 2026, and present an adequate record for
review, we must affirm. See Applegate v. Barnett Bank of
Tallahassee, 377 So. 2d 1150, 1052 (Fla. 1979) (“Without a record
of the trial proceedings, the appellate court can not properly
resolve the underlying factual issues so as to conclude that the trial
court’s judgment is not supported by the evidence or by an
alternative theory.”).
AFFIRMED.
BILBREY, NORDBY, and TREADWELL, JJ., concur.
Not final until disposition of any timely and
authorized motion under Fla. R. App. P. 9.330 or
9.331.
Teneca Hines, pro se, Appellant.
Pleasana Davison, pro se, Appellee.
2
Related changes
Source
Classification
Who this affects
Taxonomy
Browse Categories
Get Courts & Legal alerts
Weekly digest. AI-summarized, no noise.
Free. Unsubscribe anytime.
Get alerts for this source
We'll email you when FL District Court of Appeal Opinions publishes new changes.