Varveris v. Carbonell

On Motion For Review

Alberto Carbonell filed a motion to review a judgment awarding Marie Lydia Varveris appellate costs following remand in Varveris v. Carbonell, 773 So.2d 1275 (Fla. 3d DCA 2000). We grant the motion and reverse the judgment.

Pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.400(a), the prevailing party on appeal is entitled to entry of a costs judgment. To award costs, the “trial court must determine which party prevailed on the significant issues on appeal. ...” Florida Poiuer & Light v. Polackwich, 705 So.2d 23, 25 (Fla. 2d DCA 1997); Lucas v. Barnett Bank of Lee County,…