Planes v. Planes

This is an appeal from an order entered subsequent to final judgment in a marriage dissolution action. ■ Contrary to the appellee’s contention, we have jurisdiction to entertain this appeal as an appeal from an order entered after final judgment under Article V, Section 4(b)(1) of the Florida Constitution, as implemented by Fla.R. App.P. 9.130(a)(4). We accordingly deny the appellee’s motion to dismiss the appeal.

On the merits, we are compelled to reverse the order under review. The trial court, without dispute, entertained an independent breach of contract action filed below by the former…