| Entity Name: | BUDGET NOTARY SERVICES, INC. |
| Jurisdiction: | FLORIDA |
| Filing Type: |
Domestic Profit
BUDGET NOTARY SERVICES, INC. is structured as a Domestic Profit Corporation, which, in Florida signifies a Profit Corporation (also known as a C-Corporation). This business structure is recognized as a separate legal entity from its owners. This offers shareholders the benefit of limited liability protection, safeguarding their personal assets from the corporation's debts and obligations, and facilitates raising capital through the issuance of stock. In Florida, Domestic Profit Corporations are governed by Title XXXVI, Chapter 607, Florida Statutes – Florida Business Corporation Act. |
| Status: |
Active
The business entity is active. This status indicates that the business is currently operating and compliant with state regulations, suggesting a lower risk profile for lenders and potentially better creditworthiness. |
| Date Filed: | 11 Dec 1998 (26 years ago) |
| Last Event: | AMENDMENT |
| Event Date Filed: | 14 Dec 2012 (12 years ago) |
| Document Number: | P98000103696 |
| FEI/EIN Number |
593556497
Federal Employer Identification (FEI) Number assigned by the IRS. |
| Address: | 5524 APALACHEE PKWY., TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32311, US |
| Mail Address: | P.O. BOX 5797, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32314, US |
| ZIP code: | 32311 |
| County: | Leon |
| Place of Formation: | FLORIDA |
| Name | Role | Address |
|---|---|---|
| CHEE CHRISTOPHER | President | 5524 APALACHEE PARKWAY, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32311 |
| DIESTELHORST JACK | Secretary | 5524 APALACHEE PARKWAY, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32311 |
| DIESTELHORST JACK | Treasurer | 5524 APALACHEE PARKWAY, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32311 |
| SOLOMON DEBRA | Vice President | 922 PINEY 2 PLANTATION RD, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32311 |
| ELLIOTT TIM | Agent | 3301 Thomasville Rd Ste 201, TALLAHASSEE, FL, 32308 |
| Event Type | Filed Date | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGISTERED AGENT ADDRESS CHANGED | 2017-08-07 | 3301 Thomasville Rd Ste 201, TALLAHASSEE, FL 32308 | - |
| AMENDMENT | 2012-12-14 | - | - |
| REGISTERED AGENT NAME CHANGED | 2009-05-13 | ELLIOTT, TIM | - |
| CHANGE OF MAILING ADDRESS | 2000-04-23 | 5524 APALACHEE PKWY., TALLAHASSEE, FL 32311 | - |
| AMENDMENT | 1999-11-19 | - | - |
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| Terence L. Rush, Appellant(s) v. Budget Notary Services, et al., Appellee(s). | 1D2023-2091 | 2023-08-14 | Open | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Terence L. Rush |
| Role | Appellant |
| Status | Active |
| Name | BUDGET NOTARY SERVICES, INC. |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Anthony Dean Johnson, Timothy B Elliott |
| Name | SMITH & ASSOCIATES, LLC |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Name | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE COMPANY |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Alyssa Terriaca, Benjamin Chase Patton |
| Name | Hon. Angela Cote Dempsey |
| Role | Judge/Judicial Officer |
| Status | Active |
| Name | Leon Clerk |
| Role | Lower Tribunal Clerk |
| Status | Active |
Docket Entries
| Docket Date | 2024-06-24 |
| Type | Motions Relating to Oral Argument |
| Subtype | Motion/Request for Oral Argument |
| Description | Motion/Request for Oral Argument |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| Docket Date | 2024-08-21 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument |
| Description | Order on Motion/Request for Oral Argument |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2024-09-18 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Objection |
| Description | Objection to Court's Denial of the Motion for Oral Argument |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| Docket Date | 2024-06-11 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Answer Brief |
| Description | Answer Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Budget Notary Services |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2024-06-04 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Answer Brief |
| Description | Answer Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Budget Notary Services |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2024-05-28 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Answer Brief |
| Description | Answer Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Continental Insurance Company |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2024-05-17 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Continental Insurance Company |
| Docket Date | 2024-05-16 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Budget Notary Services |
| Docket Date | 2024-05-16 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice of Appearance |
| Description | Notice of Appearance |
| On Behalf Of | Budget Notary Services |
| Docket Date | 2024-05-02 |
| Type | Motions Other |
| Subtype | Motion To Stay |
| Description | Motion To Stay |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| Docket Date | 2024-05-02 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Miscellaneous Docket Entry |
| Description | Miscellaneous Docket Entry - Supplement to IB cover page |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| Docket Date | 2024-04-29 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Initial Brief |
| Description | Initial Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2024-03-22 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Record on Appeal Redacted |
| Description | Record on Appeal Redacted-142 pages |
| Docket Date | 2024-03-06 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Reinstatement |
| Description | Order on Motion for Reinstatement |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2024-02-02 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Objection |
| Description | Objection to 01/17 order |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| Docket Date | 2024-02-01 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Determination of Indigency/LT Order Insolvency |
| Description | Determination of Indigency/LT Order Insolvency |
| On Behalf Of | Leon Clerk |
| Docket Date | 2024-01-17 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Rehearing |
| Description | Order on Motion for Rehearing |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2023-12-15 |
| Type | Post-Disposition Motions |
| Subtype | Motion for Rehearing |
| Description | Amended Motion for Rehearing and Reconsideration |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| Docket Date | 2023-11-21 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order Directing Service of Filing |
| Description | Order Directing Service of Filing |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2023-11-20 |
| Type | Post-Disposition Motions |
| Subtype | Motion for Rehearing |
| Description | Motion for Rehearing and reconsideration |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| Docket Date | 2023-10-18 |
| Type | Disposition by Order |
| Subtype | Dismissed |
| Description | Dismissed no response filing fee, copy of order |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2023-09-14 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice of Appearance |
| Description | Notice of Appearance |
| On Behalf Of | Budget Notary Services |
| Docket Date | 2023-08-21 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Filing Fee |
| Description | Order on Filing Fee |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2023-08-21 |
| Type | Letter |
| Subtype | Acknowledgment Letter |
| Description | Acknowledgment Letter |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2023-08-16 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice of Appeal |
| Description | Notice of Appeal certified |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| Docket Date | 2023-08-14 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice of Appeal |
| Description | Notice of Appeal |
| On Behalf Of | Terence L. Rush |
| Docket Date | 2024-06-19 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Supplemental Record Redacted |
| Description | Supplemental Record Redacted-18 pages - Supplement 1 |
| On Behalf Of | Leon Clerk |
| Docket Date | 2024-06-19 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| View | View File |
| Docket Date | 2024-06-04 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion to Stay |
| Description | Order on Motion to Stay |
| View | View File |
| Classification | NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Other |
| Court | 4th District Court of Appeal |
| Originating Court |
Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CACE19-025360 |
Parties
| Name | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Role | Appellant |
| Status | Active |
| Name | Christina Santamaria |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Name | Hon. Jeffrey R. Levenson |
| Role | Judge/Judicial Officer |
| Status | Active |
| Name | Clerk - Broward |
| Role | Lower Tribunal Clerk |
| Status | Active |
| Name | BUDGET NOTARY SERVICES, INC. |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Name | THE KEYES COMPANY |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Name | CNA Surety |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Steve Kerbel, Timothy B. Elliot, Therese Ann Savona, Friedlander & Kamelhair, P.L., Francesca M. Stein, Edward Etcheverry |
Docket Entries
| Docket Date | 2023-06-26 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Rehearing |
| Description | ORD-Denying Rehearing ~ ORDERED that all of appellant's motions contained in his May 30, 2023 filing are denied as unauthorized following this court's mandate. This court cautions appellant not to file any further motions directed to this closed case. Otherwise, this court will be forced to issue an order directing appellant to show cause why this court should not refer appellant to prison officials for discipline. Further,ORDERED that appellant’s June 22, 2023 motion for sanctions is denied. |
| Docket Date | 2023-06-22 |
| Type | Motions Other |
| Subtype | Motion for Sanctions |
| Description | Motion for sanctions |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2023-05-30 |
| Type | Post-Disposition Motions |
| Subtype | Motion for Rehearing |
| Description | Motion For Rehearing ~ MOTION TO STRIKE COURT'S ORDERS/ MOTION TO STRIKEAPPELLEES FILINGS/ MOTION TO RECALL MANDATE |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2023-05-05 |
| Type | Mandate |
| Subtype | Mandate |
| Description | Mandate |
| Docket Date | 2023-04-19 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Rehearing |
| Description | ORD-Denying Rehearing ~ ORDERED that appellant's March 24, 2023 motion for rehearing, certification, and written opinion is denied. |
| Docket Date | 2023-04-19 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | West Publishing |
| Description | West Publishing |
| Docket Date | 2023-04-10 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice of Appearance |
| Description | Notice of Appearance |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2023-04-10 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response ~ TO MOTION FOR A WRITTEN OPINION, MOTION FOR CERTIFICATION, MOTION FOR REHEARING |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2023-03-24 |
| Type | Post-Disposition Motions |
| Subtype | Motion for Rehearing |
| Description | Motion For Rehearing ~ AND** FOR WRITTEN OPINION AND FOR CERTIFICATION |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2023-03-09 |
| Type | Disposition by Opinion |
| Subtype | Affirmed |
| Description | Affirmed - Per Curiam Affirmed |
| Docket Date | 2023-01-26 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Reply Brief |
| Description | Appellant's Reply Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-12-29 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Answer Brief |
| Description | Appellee's Answer Brief |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2022-11-21 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ CHRISTINA SANTAMARIA and THE KEYES COMPANY INC. |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2022-11-07 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice |
| Description | Notice ~ OF OBJECTION TO ANY FURTHER EXTENSIONS. |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-10-21 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellees’ October 20, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellees shall serve the answer brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, appellees are notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellees’ right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal. |
| Docket Date | 2022-10-20 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ AMENDED. CHRISTINA SANTAMARIA and THE KEYES COMPANY INC. |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2022-10-19 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ **AMENDED MOTION FILED** CHRISTINA SANTAMARIA and THE KEYES COMPANY INC. |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2022-10-19 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Answer Brief |
| Description | Appellee's Answer Brief ~ BUDGET NOTARY SERVICES |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2022-09-27 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Answer Brief |
| Description | Appellee's Answer Brief ~ CNA SURETY'S |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2022-09-27 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Appendix |
| Description | Appendix to Brief ~ TO INITIAL BRIEF. |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-09-19 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Initial Brief |
| Description | Initial Brief on Merits |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-09-09 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Record on Appeal |
| Description | Received Records ~ (528 PAGES) |
| On Behalf Of | Clerk - Broward |
| Docket Date | 2022-08-05 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Status Report |
| Description | Status Report |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-07-21 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Determination of Indigency/LT Order Insolvency |
| Description | Determination of Indigent Status |
| On Behalf Of | Clerk - Broward |
| Docket Date | 2022-07-19 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Reinstatement |
| Description | ORD-Reinstatement ~ ORDERED that appellant's July 18, 2022 motion for reinstatement is granted, and the above-styled appeal is reinstated. |
| Docket Date | 2022-07-18 |
| Type | Post-Disposition Motions |
| Subtype | Motion For Reinstatement |
| Description | Motion For Reinstatement |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-07-18 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response ~ REGARDING FILING FEE. |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-07-11 |
| Type | Disposition by Order |
| Subtype | Dismissed |
| Description | ORD-Sua Sponte Dismiss-No Filing Fee ~ **REINSTATED** ORDERED sua sponte that the above-styled appeal is dismissed for non-payment of the $300.00 filing fee. |
| Docket Date | 2022-07-11 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response |
| On Behalf Of | Clerk - Broward |
| Docket Date | 2022-07-11 |
| Type | Disposition |
| Subtype | Dismissed |
| Description | Dismissed - Order by Clerk ~ **REINSTATED** |
| Docket Date | 2022-07-08 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order to File Status Report |
| Description | Order to File Status Report ~ ORDERED that the clerk of the circuit court is directed to file a response, within five (5) days from the date of this order, to advise this court whether appellant has filed an application for determination of indigent status. |
| Docket Date | 2022-07-06 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Affidavit |
| Description | Affidavit ~ OF NON-PAYMENT OF APPEAL INVOICE |
| On Behalf Of | Clerk - Broward |
| Docket Date | 2022-06-16 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response ~ TO ORDER TO PAY FILING FEE |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-06-07 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice of Appearance |
| Description | Notice of Appearance |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2022-05-31 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Fee Status |
| Description | A3:Paid In Full - $300 |
| Docket Date | 2022-05-31 |
| Type | Letter |
| Subtype | Acknowledgment Letter |
| Description | Acknowledgment Letter |
| Docket Date | 2022-05-31 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice of Appeal |
| Description | Notice of Appeal Filed |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-12-22 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | ORD-Answer Brief to be Served ~ ORDERED that appellees’ December 20, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellees shall serve the answer brief within ten (10) days from the date of this order. In addition, appellees are notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein will foreclose appellees’ right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal, or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. Appellees are advised that no further extensions will be granted absent a detailed explanation for why the answer brief has not yet been filed and a showing of extraordinary circumstances where, if a further extension is not granted, irreparable and material harm will result to the litigant. Attorney workload does not constitute extraordinary circumstances which justifies a further extension of time. |
| Docket Date | 2022-12-20 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief |
| On Behalf Of | CNA Surety |
| Docket Date | 2022-11-30 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellees’ November 21, 2022 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellees shall serve the answer brief within twenty (20) days from the date of this order. In addition, appellees are notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellees’ right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal. |
| Docket Date | 2022-05-31 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Filing Fee |
| Description | ORD-Pay Filing Fee - pro se civil appeal ~ The jurisdiction of this court was invoked by filing of a Notice of Appeal in the lower tribunal. The $300.00 filing fee required by the applicable rule of procedure and Section 35.22(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2021), is due and payable REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE APPEAL IS LATER DISMISSED VOLUNTARILY OR ADVERSELY.ORDERED, appellant shall pay the $300.00 filing fee or file the lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status in this court within ten (10) days from the date of the entry of this order. The fee may be paid electronically through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal – see the court’s website for details. Failure to comply within the time prescribed will result in dismissal of this cause and may result in the court sanctioning of any party, or the party's attorney, who has not paid the filing fee.If appellant has already been found indigent for purposes of proceedings in the lower tribunal, in this case, appellant shall file a copy of that order in this court. If appellant does not have an order or a determination of indigent status and believes that he or she is insolvent, appellant shall complete the enclosed application and mail to the clerk of the lower tribunal within fifteen (15) days from the date of this order. A Notice of Compliance that you have applied for indigent status, must also be filed with this court. The clerk of the lower tribunal shall forward the Clerk's Determination to this court within ten (10) days of receipt. Failure of appellant to comply with this order will result in the dismissal of this appeal.**NOTE: This order does not toll the time for filing any pleadings necessary to prosecute this appeal and no extensions of time will be entertained. Once the fee is paid, it is not refundable. Except for dismissal, this court will take no action in this appeal until the filing fee is paid or until a lower tribunal clerk's determination of indigent status is filed. |
| Classification | NOA Final - Circuit Civil - Prisoner Litigation |
| Court | 4th District Court of Appeal |
| Originating Court |
Circuit Court for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County CACE19025360 |
Parties
| Name | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Role | Appellant |
| Status | Active |
| Name | CNA Surety |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Name | BUDGET NOTARY SERVICES, INC. |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Name | Christina Santamaria |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Name | Olga Lozano |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Representations | Bruce I. Kamelhair, Edward Etcheverry, Timothy B. Elliot, Steve Kerbel |
| Name | Department of Financial Services State of Florida |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Name | THE KEYES COMPANY |
| Role | Appellee |
| Status | Active |
| Name | Hon. Jeffrey R. Levenson |
| Role | Judge/Judicial Officer |
| Status | Active |
| Name | Clerk - Broward |
| Role | Lower Tribunal Clerk |
| Status | Active |
Docket Entries
| Docket Date | 2022-07-27 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Rehearing En Banc |
| Description | Order Denying Rehearing En Banc ~ ORDERED that appellant's June 15, 2022 motion for rehearing en banc, written opinion, and certification is denied. |
| Docket Date | 2022-06-15 |
| Type | Post-Disposition Motions |
| Subtype | Motion for Rehearing |
| Description | Motion for Rehearing / Rehearing En Banc ~ MOTION FOR A WRITTEN OPINION , MOTION FOR CERTIFICATION, MOTION FOR REHEARING EN BANC |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-06-02 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Miscellaneous Motion |
| Description | Deny Miscellaneous Motion ~ ORDERED that appellant’s May 27, 2022 “motion for order to show cause why trial judge should not be held in contempt” is denied. Further, ORDERED that appellant’s May 9, 2022 “emergency motion to enforce mandate” is denied. |
| Docket Date | 2022-05-27 |
| Type | Motions Other |
| Subtype | Miscellaneous Motion |
| Description | Miscellaneous Motion ~ MOTION FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-05-16 |
| Type | Motions Other |
| Subtype | Request for Emergency Treatment |
| Description | Request for Emergency Treatment |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2022-05-16 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Request for Emergency Treatment |
| Description | Denying Request for Emergency Treatment ~ ORDERED that appellant's May 16, 2022 request for emergency treatment is denied. The court will handle the filing in the normal course of business. No motion for rehearing as to this order will be entertained. |
| Docket Date | 2022-05-09 |
| Type | Motions Other |
| Subtype | Miscellaneous Motion |
| Description | Miscellaneous Motion ~ EMERGENCY MOTION TO ENFORCE MANDATE |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-11-05 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | West Publishing |
| Description | West Publishing |
| Docket Date | 2021-11-05 |
| Type | Mandate |
| Subtype | Mandate |
| Description | Mandate |
| Docket Date | 2021-10-20 |
| Type | Disposition by Opinion |
| Subtype | Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part |
| Description | Affirmed in Part/Reversed in Part - Per Curiam Opinion |
| Docket Date | 2021-10-20 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order |
| Description | Order Denying Cost to be Taxed ~ ORDERED that the appellant's March 24, 2021 motion for costs to be taxed is denied, without prejudice to appellant filing a motion in the lower tribunal in accordance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.400. |
| Docket Date | 2021-05-13 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Appendix |
| Description | Appendix to Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-05-13 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Reply Brief |
| Description | Appellant's Reply Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-04-20 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order |
| Description | ORD-Moot ~ ORDERED that appellee CNA Surety's April 14, 2021 motion for extension of time is determined to be moot as appellee filed the answer brief on April 19, 2021. |
| Docket Date | 2021-04-19 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Answer Brief |
| Description | Appellee's Answer Brief ~ CNA SURETY |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-04-14 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ CNA SURETY |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-04-13 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Concession/Confession of Error |
| Description | Confession of Error |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-03-24 |
| Type | Motions Relating to Attorney Fees/Costs |
| Subtype | Motion For Attorney's Fees |
| Description | Motion For Fees and Cost |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-03-24 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response ~ IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-03-18 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ BUDGET NOTARY SERVICES, INC. |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-03-18 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellee Budget Notary Services, Inc.'s March 18, 2021 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal. |
| Docket Date | 2021-03-16 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellee CNA Surety's March 15, 2021 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellee shall serve the answer brief within thirty (30) days from the current due date. In addition, appellee is notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellee's right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal. |
| Docket Date | 2021-03-15 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Order Granting EOT for Answer Brief ~ ORDERED that appellees The Keyes Company and Cristina Santamaria’s March 12, 2021 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellees shall serve the answer brief within thirty (30) days from the date of this order. In addition, appellees are notified that the failure to serve the brief within the time provided herein may foreclose appellees’ right to file a brief or otherwise participate in this appeal. |
| Docket Date | 2021-03-15 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief ~ CNA SURETY |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-03-12 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Answer Brief |
| Description | Mot. for Extension of time to file Answer Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-03-01 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Miscellaneous Motion |
| Description | Deny Miscellaneous Motion ~ ORDERED that appellant's February 26, 2021 "motion to renew dispensation of case through mediation" is denied. |
| Docket Date | 2021-02-26 |
| Type | Motions Other |
| Subtype | Miscellaneous Motion |
| Description | Miscellaneous Motion ~ MOTION TO RENEW DISPENSATION OF CASE THROUGH MEDIATION |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-02-23 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Record on Appeal |
| Description | Received Records ~ 688 PAGES (PAGES 1-672) |
| On Behalf Of | Clerk - Broward |
| Docket Date | 2021-02-22 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-02-16 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Appendix |
| Description | Appendix to Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-02-16 |
| Type | Brief |
| Subtype | Initial Brief |
| Description | Initial Brief on Merits |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-02-11 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order Vacating/Withdrawing Order |
| Description | Order Vacated ~ ORDERED, upon consideration of the appellees' notice of non-agreement as to mediator and request that the court appoint a mediator, this court's January 19, 2021 order is vacated. Appellant shall cause the record on appeal to be filed with this court within thirty (30) days and appellant shall file the initial brief as set forth in this court’s February 9, 2021 order. |
| Docket Date | 2021-02-09 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief |
| Description | Order Granting EOT for Initial Brief ~ ORDERED that appellant's February 8, 2021 motion for extension of time is granted, and appellant shall serve the initial brief within sixty (60) days from the current due date. In addition, if the initial brief is not served within the time provided for in this order, the above-styled case may be subject to dismissal or the court in its discretion may impose other sanctions. |
| Docket Date | 2021-02-08 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order to File Status Report |
| Description | Order for Status Report Re: ROA ~ Upon consideration of the affidavit of non-payment of appeal invoice filed by the clerk of the lower tribunal on December 14, 2020, appellant is ordered to file a report, within twenty (20) days from the date of this order, as to the status of the payment for and preparation of the record on appeal. |
| Docket Date | 2021-02-08 |
| Type | Motions Extensions |
| Subtype | Motion for Extension of Time to Serve Initial Brief |
| Description | Mot. for Extension of time to file Initial Brief |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2021-01-29 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice |
| Description | Notice ~ OF NON-AGREEMENT AS TO MEDIATOR AND REQUEST THAT THE COURT APPOINT A MEDIATOR |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-01-19 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order on Miscellaneous Motion |
| Description | Grant Miscellaneous Motion ~ **VACATED 02/11/2021** Upon consideration of appellee, Budget Notary Services' January 14, 2021 response, appellees, Keyes Company and Cristina Santamaria January 14, 2021 response, and appellee, CNA Surety's January 15, 2021 response, it is ORDERED that appellant's December 14, 2020 "motion to dispense with case through mediation" is granted. The appellate mediation shall be conducted in accordance with the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.700 - 9.740 and the Florida Rules for Certified and Court-Appointed Mediators. Within ten (10) days from the date of this order, the parties shall file a stipulation designating a mediator certified as an appellate mediator or a notice informing the court that the parties cannot agree upon a mediator. Pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.740, the mediator shall file a report with this court within ten (10) days from the conclusion of the mediation. |
| Docket Date | 2021-01-15 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order Striking Filing |
| Description | Stricken - Non-Compliance With R. 9.045 ~ ORDERED that appellee CNA Surety’s January 14, 2021 notice of limited appearance and response is stricken as not in compliance with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.045, which became effective January 1, 2021, in that it is a computer-generated document which does not comply with the font requirements set forth in Rule 9.045(b). See Fla. R. App. P. 9.045(b) (“Computer-generated documents shall be filed in either Arial 14-point font or Bookman Old Style 14-point font.”). An amended document in compliance with Rule 9.045 shall be filed within two (2) days from the date of this order. |
| Docket Date | 2021-01-15 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response ~ AMENDED/CORRECTED |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-01-14 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice |
| Description | Notice ~ OF LIMITED APPEARANCE AND RESPONSE TO PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR MEDIATION |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-01-14 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response |
| On Behalf Of | Olga Lozano |
| Docket Date | 2021-01-04 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Order to File Response |
| Description | ORD-Appellee to File Response ~ ORDERED that appellees are directed to respond, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, to appellant's December 4, 2020 and December 14, 2020 "motion to dispense with case through mediation." |
| Docket Date | 2020-12-14 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Affidavit |
| Description | Affidavit ~ OF NON-PAYMENT OF APPEAL INVOICE |
| On Behalf Of | Clerk - Broward |
| Docket Date | 2020-12-14 |
| Type | Motions Other |
| Subtype | Miscellaneous Motion |
| Description | Miscellaneous Motion ~ MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH CASE THROUGH MEDIATION |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2020-12-14 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice |
| Description | Notice ~ OF NON CONFORMANCE |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2020-12-14 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response to Order to Show Cause |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2020-12-04 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Miscellaneous Trial Court Order |
| Description | ORD-FROM CIRCUIT COURT/AGENCY |
| On Behalf Of | Clerk - Broward |
| Docket Date | 2020-12-03 |
| Type | Motions Other |
| Subtype | Miscellaneous Motion |
| Description | Miscellaneous Motion ~ MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH CASE THROUGH MEDIATION |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2020-12-03 |
| Type | Response |
| Subtype | Response |
| Description | Response to Order to Show Cause ~ NOTICE OF NON CONFORMANCE |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2020-12-03 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Show Cause re Compliance with Prior Order |
| Description | Order to Show Cause-Appeal Dismissal ~ ORDERED that appellant is directed to show cause in writing, if any there be, within ten (10) days from the date of this order, why the above-styled case should not be dismissed or other sanctions imposed for failure to comply with this court's November 9, 2020 order requiring a conformed copy of the order being appealed to be filed with this court. If the order is filed within this ten (10) day period, this order to show cause will be considered automatically discharged without further order. |
| Docket Date | 2020-12-03 |
| Type | Record |
| Subtype | Appendix to Response |
| Description | Appendix to Response |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2020-11-09 |
| Type | Letter |
| Subtype | Acknowledgment Letter |
| Description | Acknowledgment Letter |
| Docket Date | 2020-11-09 |
| Type | Order |
| Subtype | Amended/Additional Filing(s) Needed |
| Description | Appellant to File Order Appealed-Civil ~ ORDERED that appellant is directed to file, within fifteen (15) days from the date of this order, a conformed copy of the order being appealed. See Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.110(d). This copy must contain a legible stamp from the clerk of the lower tribunal, showing the date and time the order being appealed was filed in that office. |
| Docket Date | 2020-11-06 |
| Type | Notice |
| Subtype | Notice of Appeal |
| Description | Notice of Appeal Filed |
| On Behalf Of | Brian Symonette, Sr. |
| Docket Date | 2020-11-06 |
| Type | Misc. Events |
| Subtype | Fee Status |
| Description | A3:Paid In Full - $300 |
| Name | Date |
|---|---|
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2024-02-08 |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2023-02-02 |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2022-02-16 |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2021-01-13 |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2020-01-16 |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2019-06-28 |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2018-06-01 |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2017-08-07 |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2016-04-22 |
| ANNUAL REPORT | 2015-04-22 |
Date of last update: 02 Mar 2025
Sources: Florida Department of State
