Campbell v. Racetrack Bingo, Inc.

I agree with the majority opinion that Appellees’ money is not subject to forfeiture under the plain language of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, although I arrive at the conclusion somewhat differently. But this court should refrain from opining on the merits of this appeal and instead should dismiss it because the issues raised are moot.

“A case becomes moot, for purposes of appeal, where, by a change of circumstances prior to the appellate decision, an intervening event makes it impossible for the court to grant a party any effectual relief.” Montgomery v. Dep’t of Health & Rehab.…