Benjamin Hopkins v. Ricky Dixon, Etc.

Summary

The Florida Third District Court of Appeal dismissed Benjamin Hopkins's appeal for lack of jurisdiction. The court held that the notice of appeal was filed more than 30 days after rendition of the amended order denying his petition for a writ of habeas corpus.

Holdings

1. A notice of appeal that is not filed within thirty days after rendition of the order appealed from does not invoke appellate jurisdiction, requiring dismissal of the appeal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court had jurisdiction over an appeal filed more than thirty days after rendition of the order appealed from.

Disposition

dismissed