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What to do when the Fifth District court of appeals in Florida dismisses your case for lack of jurisdiction.

Glenn M. Swiatek • May 15, 2023

Q: When the Fifth District court of appeals in Florida dismisses your case for lack of jurisdiction, what should you do next?

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A: The best thing to do at this juncture is to go to the Fifth District Court of Appeals website and download the Oder that dismissed your case. There are several reasons why the Court said it does not have jurisdiction…


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