Tomac of Florida, Inc. v. Gunn's Quality Glass & Mirror, Inc.

On Motion for Rehearing

MAY, J.

The defendant has filed motions for rehearing and rehearing en banc, suggesting that our per curiam affirmance of this case is in conflict with another decision of this court, Treasure Coast Tractor Service, Inc. v. JAC General Construction, Inc., 8 So.3d 461 (Fla. 4th DCA 2009). We disagree and deny the motions, but write to explain the distinction between our decision in this ease and that of another panel in Treasure Coast.

We start with the cardinal principle that we review orders denying motions to transfer venue for an abuse of discretion. Carr v. Stetson,…