Rheal v. Department of Revenue - Case Affirmation

FL District Court of Appeal Opinions

Filed March 5th, 2026

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Shawn Rheal v. Department of Revenue o/b/o Cindy Barnes. The case, identified by docket number 4D2025-1372, pertains to a matter handled by the State of Florida, Department of Revenue. No brief was filed by the appellee.

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The Florida District Court of Appeal has affirmed the decision in the case of Shawn Rheal v. Department of Revenue o/b/o Cindy Barnes, with docket number 4D2025-1372. The court issued its per curiam opinion on March 5, 2026, upholding the lower court's ruling. The appellee, the State of Florida, Department of Revenue, did not file a brief in this matter.

This affirmation represents a final disposition of the case at the appellate level. For legal professionals involved in similar state-level tax or revenue disputes, this ruling signifies the confirmation of the prior judgment. As no new obligations or penalties are introduced by this judicial affirmation, no immediate compliance actions are required beyond noting the outcome of the appeal.

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Shawn Rheal v. Department of Revenue O/B/O Cindy Barnes

District Court of Appeal of Florida

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Docket Number: 4D2025-1372
Disposition: Affirmed
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DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA
FOURTH DISTRICT

SHAWN RHEAL,
Appellant,

STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE o/b/o CINDY
BARNES,
Appellee.

No. 4D2025-1372

[March 5, 2026]

Appeal from the Circuit Court for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, St.
Lucie County; Lillian B. Ewen, Judge; L.T. Case No. 562019DR001462;
and the State of Florida, Department of Revenue; CSE No. 2000421565.

Shawn Rheal, Hollywood, pro se.

No brief filed on behalf of appellee.

PER CURIAM.

Affirmed.

GROSS, CIKLIN and LOTT, JJ., concur.

Not final until disposition of timely-filed motion for rehearing.