Super Transport, Inc. v. Florida Department of Insurance

ON THE RECEIVER’S MOTION TO CONFIRM DISMISSAL

The issue presented is whether the filing of a notice of joinder within the time limit set forth in Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.360 is jurisdictional. Under the facts of this case, we determine that it is not, and that dismissal of the appeal of the party fifing that notice is not otherwise appropriate.

In this receivership matter, the trial court rendered an order of assessment on June 7, 2000. A timely notice of appeal was filed by Super Transport and other assessees on July 3, 2000. Super Transport filed an amended notice of appeal on…