Robinson v. Weiland

We review whether the trial court exceeded this court’s mandate issued in Robinson v. Weiland, 936 So.2d 777 (Fla. 5th DCA 2006). Because the trial court’s actions on remand exceeded our mandate, we reverse and remand for a new trial.

The facts of the underlying dispute were set out in the earlier opinion. In short, the dispute began as an interpleader action filed by two annuity companies seeking a determination of entitlement to the proceeds of two annuities purchased by the decedent, John S. Cetrano. The decedent’s sister, Ramona Robinson, claimed 100 percent of the proceeds, while the…