Browse recent court opinions from the Florida District Court of Appeal. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis of 30 cases. State Appellate Court.
Homestead Exemption Allowed for Co-Owned Property Despite Co-Owner's Intent
Mikesha Chantae Johnson v. Department of Revenue and Jevaun Shimoi Harvey, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The plaintiff, Mikesha Ch...
Appellate court affirms denial of motion to correct illegal sentence without hearing
Paris Demetrius Evans v. State of Florida, Orange County Sheriff's Office, and Clerk of the Court for Orange County, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defend...
Anonymous tip insufficient for traffic stop, evidence suppressed
Raul A. Campoverde v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed the denial of a motion to suppr...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Admissible Under Modus Operandi Exception
Carliovis Bandera-Valier v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Carliovis Bandera-Valier, appealed his ...
Traffic stop lacked reasonable suspicion, evidence suppressed
Damerius Kashon Hart v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellant, Damerius Kashon Hart, appealed his conviction fo...
Elks Lodge owes duty of care in overdose death case
JERRETT WILLIAMS GRAHAM, Individually and as Personal Representative of the ESTATE OF RAJAH MALIK GRAHAM v. ORLANDO LODGE NO. 1079, BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMER...
Florida appeals court: Nervousness and marijuana smell insufficient for probable cause
Patrick Maxwell v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a lower court's decision to deny a...
Affirmed: Reasonable suspicion justified traffic stop, leading to drug conviction.
Quintavis Jaquan Wilson v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Quintavis Jaquan Wilson, challenged his ...
State Sovereign Immunity Shields Florida from Road Maintenance Negligence Claim
Martinez v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Martinez, sued the State of Florida for alleged neglige...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment for State in Roadway Negligence Case
Morris v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Morris, sued the State of Florida for alleged negligence ...
Appellate Court Affirms Modification of Divorce Judgment
Osorio v. Osorio, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a affirmed outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's order that modified a final judgment of di...
Appellate court affirms summary judgment for defendant in defamation case
Shook v. Petersilge, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Shook, sued the defendant, Petersilge, for defamation, alleging ...
Appellate court upholds warrantless vehicle search based on marijuana odor and admission
Woods-Smith v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Woods-Smith, challenged the trial court's denial of ...
Surety Bond Does Not Cover Unpaid Freight Charges
Bacchus v. DNL Logistics, Inc., Norguard Insurance Company, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether Norgua...
Prior bad acts evidence admissible under modus operandi exception
Chatman v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Chatman, challenged his conviction for aggravated assaul...
Appellate court affirms jury verdict for Way in breach of contract dispute
Container Corporation and Hartford Fire Insurance Company v. Way, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The core dispute involved whether ...
Warrantless vehicle search lacked probable cause, court rules
Gardner v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion to su...
Consent to vehicle search deemed involuntary, evidence suppressed
Reese v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion to...
Warrantless vehicle search unlawful without probable cause
Ressler v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion ...
Warrantless vehicle search unlawful without probable cause
Scott v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's denial of a motion to suppre...
Warrantless vehicle search unlawful without probable cause
Thompson v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion to s...
Probable Cause for Vehicle Search Upheld
White v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion to...
Warrantless Vehicle Search Lacked Probable Cause, Court Rules
White v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to deny a motion to supp...
Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Slip-and-Fall Case
Bridge Golde v. Bangladesh Gardens, LLC, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to gr...
Court Affirms Dismissal of Negligence Claim Against Florida
Janet Roster v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Janet Roster, sued the State of Florida for alleged...
Appellate Court Affirms Dismissal of TILA and FDUTPA Claims Against Used Car Dealer
Johnny Antonio Thomas v. Chaney's Used Cars, Inc., decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Johnny Antonio Thomas, sued Chaney...
Court Upholds Vehicle Search Based on Furtive Movements and Marijuana Smell
Joseph George Heid, IV v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellate court reviewed a trial court's decision to...
Prior Bad Acts Evidence Improperly Admitted, Conviction Reversed
Charles Jeffrey McPherson v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellate court reviewed a conviction for aggravated a...
Vehicle search upheld, conviction affirmed
Clifton Cinamon v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Clifton Cinamon, challenged his conviction for p...
Appellate Court Affirms Business Division, Remands Spousal Support
Elizabeth Collins v. Sean Collins, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 24, 2026, resulted in a mixed outcome. The appellate court reviewed a final judgment of dissolution of marriage....