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Circuit Civil — Division CV-A (Duval)
Waddell A. Wallace, III Judge Wallace was appointed to the Circuit Court by Governor Jeb Bush in December 1999. He is a native of Jacksonville and a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School. He obtained a B.A. with High Distinction from the University of Virginia in 1975 and a J.D. with High Honors from the University of Florida School of Law in 1978. While in law school, he was elected to the Order of the Coif and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. Judge Wallace practiced law with the firm now known as Smith Hulsey & Busey for over 21 years, concentrating in the area of commercial and business litigation. He is a past President of the Jacksonville Bar Association and Jacksonville Area Legal Aid. As a Circuit Judge, Judge Wallace served in a criminal felony division, family law division, and a juvenile division hearing both delinquency and dependency cases. He currently presides over civil cases and is the Administrative Judge for the Civil Division. He was an adjunct professor at Florida Coastal School of Law teaching Florida Constitutional Law. Judge Wallace was recognized in 2006 as Judge of the Year by the Jacksonville Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. In April 2006 the Victims Advisory Council of the City of Jacksonville presented Judge Wallace with the Frank Carrington Champion for Victims Award. He was named the Judicial Advocate of the Year in 2005 by the Guardian ad Litem Program for the Fourth Judicial Circuit. Judge Wallace also received the Pro Bono Service Award by the Florida Supreme Court for the Fourth Judicial Circuit in May 1986. He has served on the Executive Committee of the Florida Conference of Circuit Judges. He is a Master and past President of the Florida Family Law Inn of Court, President of the Chester Bedell Inn of Court, and has served as a board member of the Florida Crime Laboratory Council and the Sexual Assault Advisory Council for the City of Jacksonville. He has served as a deacon, elder and trustee, and Clerk of the Session at Riverside Presbyterian Church and is chair of the Judicial Business Committee of the Presbytery of St. Augustine. Judge Wallace has been active as president, board member and coach in youth baseball and basketball leagues and is a member of the Rotary Club of West Jacksonville. Senior Judge – Michael R. Weatherby A native of Jacksonville, Judge Weatherby is a product of the public school system. He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and his JD degree. After approximately 17 years as an Assistant State Attorney and in private pract
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Division CV-A, Duval County Courthouse Room 7207; Hearing Room 743. Publishes division procedures (rev. 2/27/2026) + Uniform Motion Calendar procedures.
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Appeals from this courtroom go to the Fifth District Court of Appeal (Daytona Beach).
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Jurisdiction per § 35.043, Fla. Stat. (six-district alignment eff. Jan. 1, 2023).
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DR. A.H. ADDARICH VS PEOPLE'S TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY AND MARIA "MARISOL" WILLIAMS, UNLICENSED CLAIMS ADJUSTER IN (2016)
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Devraughne Terrell Owens vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
JULIO A. OJEDA ORTA VS BMO HARRIS BANK, N.A.
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Citation
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Reginald Green vs Amber L. Bell and Michelle J. Bell
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Terrance T. Hall v. Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc.
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Terra Mar Property Management, LLC, as Successor Trustee of the Duval County Land Trust #168143-4130 vs Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FBS, d/b/a Christiana Trust, not individually but as Trustee for Pretium Mortgage Acquisition Trust; Christie Engstrom, a/k/a Cristie Lynn Engstrom, et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Steven Casto VS First Coast Cardiovascular Institute, P.A.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
Gerald Wayne Napoli v. Summer Perez and Vivian Taylor
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Ford Motor Company v. Robert Hetsler, individually and as natural parent of V.H., A Minor Child, and S.H., A Minor Child
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Non-Dispositive
Javon D. Fudge vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Antonio Garrett vs JAX Foods, LLC d/b/a KFC, Kirby Bros. Construction, Inc. and White Oak Industries, Inc.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Judy Ann Jean Keeter vs The Bank of New York Mellon FICA, The Bank of New York, as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWALT, Inc., Alternative Loan Trust 2006-0A11, etc., et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Dismissed
Glary & Israel, P.A. v. Brennan, Manna, & Diamond, P.L.
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Shawnee Hornbuckle vs Aslan Aslani and Aleta Styers
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Dolphin Pointe Health Care, LLC d/b/a Dolphin Pointe Health Care Center and Clear Choice Health Care, LLC v. Joseph Moravia, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Jacques Moravia
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Albert Mickler and Carolyn Mickler v. Victoria Iizuka f/k/a Victoria M. Mickler and Chip Parker
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
JEA vs Aaron F. Zahn, an individual
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
4200 Ponte Vedra Boulevard, LLC v. Elinor L. Sampson Revocable Living Trust, Dated February 8, 1995, Garrard, et al
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Ford Motor Company v. Robert Hetsler, individually and as natural parent of V.H., A Minor Child, and S.H., A Minor Child
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
Bryan K. Mickler v. Victoria M. Iizuka f/k/a Victoria M. Mickler and Chip Parker
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
CURLIE MAE BRUNSON AND ANDRE CORNELIUS TERRELL VS SYMONE RENEE MANGO
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Ford Motor Company v. Robert Hetsler, individually and as natural parent of V.H., A Minor Child, and S.H., A Minor Child
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Storey Mountain, LLC a/a/o First Horizon Bank v. ASHCO, Inc., PI Proprietors, LLC, Lock W. Ireland, and Florida Bank of Jacksonville
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Authored Opinion
Cameron Holbrook Winters and Jason Winters vs Terry Tyshell Harper
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Ava Electris Cannie a/k/a Eva Helene Cannie v. City of Jacksonville
Fifth District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Appeal - Per Curiam Affirmed
Edwin Terry Winford vs Friedman Integrated Real Estate Group
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Dismissed
Clifford McGehee and Tolemac, Inc. vs Anne Brensley, an individual, Boston Financial Trust Advisors, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, Eric Fedewa, an individual, and Safe IRA Partners, LLC, et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Dismissed
Tamara L. Sells vs Matthew J. Strickland
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Point Conversions, LLC vs 1D19-4290, Omkar Hotels, Inc. d/b/a Sleep Inn & Suites; 1D19-4361, Real Hospitality, Inc. d/b/a Ramada Inn; 1D19-4362, Alpha Hospitality, LLC d/b/a Comfort Suites; et al.
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Frank Williams vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Randy B. Clark, Jr. vs Ronnie Fussell, in his official capacity as Clerk of the Circuit and County Courts, Duval County, Florida, Carol N. Clark, Albert I. Nolan, and Jeanne V. Nolan
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Terrence Glover vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Lavell Greene vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Valdez Williams vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Lajenee Juanica Hill vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Scott Michael Driver vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Nicholas D. Warren vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Levert Stewart vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Ruben Danyon McCloud vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Edward Lamont Hicks vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
Reginald Eugene McBride vs State of Florida
First District Court of Appeal · Duval County
Disposition (court’s label): Affirmed
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