Robert Lane v. Christopher Cunniffe

Robert Lane appeals an order granting in part a motion for rehearing and an amended order dissolving in part a writ of garnishment. We have jurisdiction. Fla. R.App. P. 9.130(a)(3)(C)(ii). The effect of the two orders is to limit the extent of Lane’s homestead exemption in the proceeds from the sale of his home. Because we find that the trial court erred in determining the amount of the exemption, we reverse and remand.

In May 2013, Lane and appellee Christopher Cunniffe entered into a contract for the sale of Lane’s home. In January 2014, Cunniffe sued Lane for specific performance of the…