FL District Court of Appeal Opinions

Sarah Walker v. M633, LLC D/B/A Chick-Fil-A - Negligence Appeal

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's summary judgment in favor of Chick-fil-A in a negligence case. The court found that the restaurant did not breach its duty of care to a customer who was injured after standing on a freestanding bench.

Allen v. Dixon - Florida District Court of Appeal Ruling

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed the lower court's decision in Allen v. Dixon. The appellate court issued a per curiam opinion affirming the disposition of the case, with no further details on the specific legal issues addressed.

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.

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.

Johnson v. State of Florida - Appeal Affirmation

The Florida District Court of Appeal affirmed a lower court's decision in the case of Johnson v. State of Florida. The appeal, docketed as 1D2025-0568, was decided on February 27, 2026. The disposition of the case was 'Affirmed'.

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.

Dominique Wright v. State of Florida - Appellate Case

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in Dominique Wright v. State of Florida. The appeal, docketed as 4D2024-2349, concerned a case originating from Palm Beach County. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed'.

Jessie v. State of Florida - Criminal Appeal

The District Court of Appeal of Florida affirmed the lower court's decision in the case of Jessie v. State of Florida. The appeal, docketed as 1D2025-1549, concerned a criminal matter. The court's disposition was 'Affirmed'.