Berto and Batista v. Meridian Trust Company

Appellants Marcus Berto and Werner Batista seek review of an ex parte temporary injunction which enjoins them from removing, disposing of, dealing with, transferring, mortgaging, hypothecating, or diminishing the value of any assets in Florida up to the value of nearly $63 million, with certain limited exceptions. Appellees have conceded, and we agree, that the trial court’s order must be reversed and remanded because it is facially deficient. 1

Moreover, and as to Marcus Berto and Werner Batista, we conclude that the allegations in the ex parte motion, together with its supporting documents,…