Roland v. Gold Coast Savings & Loan Ass'n
Roland v. Gold Coast Savings & Loan Ass'n
Opinion of the Court
We perceive the order here being appealed to be a partial summary judgment determining the issue of liability in favor of a party seeking affirmative relief. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130(a)(3)(C)(iv).
Albeit the open issues may have been resolved subsequently, we reverse and remand. Summary judgment is determined on what is before the court at the time the order is rendered. A court should not decide the issue of liability on an inadequate record, while making grant of final judgment contingent on correcting the deficiency.
Dissenting Opinion
dissenting.
I would affirm. In the alternative, the appeal should be dismissed for lack of jurisdiction under rule 9.130, Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure. The “Order On Motion For Summary Judgment” in this case did not, in fact, determine liability with finality.
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