Giddens v. Tlsty

ON APPELLANT’S MOTION FOR REVIEW OF LOWER TRIBUNAL’S DENIAL OF APPELLANT’S MOTION TO TAX APPELLATE COSTS

BENTON, C.J.

Thomas Giddens seeks review of the order denying the motion to tax appellate costs he filed in circuit court pursuant to Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.400(a). We grant his motion for review, reverse the circuit court’s order, and remand for further proceedings.

In the main appeal, Mr. Giddens challenged a final injunction for protection against repeat violence, entered against him at the behest of Theresa Tlsty pursuant to section 784.046(2), Florida Statutes (2011). On…