Teneca Hines v. Deborah Gill - Appellate Court Decision
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The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Teneca Hines v. Deborah Gill. The appellate court affirmed because the appellant failed to comply with a previous court order and present an adequate record for review.
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The District Court of Appeal of Florida, First District, affirmed the judgment in the case of Teneca Hines v. Deborah Gill, docket number 1D2025-1367. The court's decision to affirm was based on the appellant's failure to comply with a prior court order dated January 29, 2026, and their inability to present an adequate record for appellate review, citing the precedent set in Applegate v. Barnett Bank of Tallahassee.
This ruling means the lower court's decision stands. For legal professionals involved in appellate proceedings, this case underscores the critical importance of adhering to court orders regarding record submission and ensuring all necessary documentation is provided for a successful appeal. Failure to do so can result in the affirmation of the lower court's judgment, as demonstrated here.
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Teneca Hines v. Deborah Gill
District Court of Appeal of Florida
- Citations: None known
- Docket Number: 1D2025-1367
Disposition: Affirmed
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Affirmed
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FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL
STATE OF FLORIDA
No. 1D2025-1367
TENECA HINES,
Appellant,
v.
DEBORAH GILL,
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.
Deborah Gill, pro se, Appellee.
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