Steven McBride v. Richard Vansandt

Steven McBride was the defendant in a Duval County eviction proceeding. The county judge dismissed the action, “having been advised by Plaintiff that [McBride] has vacated the premises.” Although defendants typically lack standing to appeal dismissal of claims against them, see, e.g., Department of Health v. Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc., 935 So.2d 636, 637 (Fla. 1st DCA 2006), McBride appealed to the circuit court.

The circuit court never reached the merits of McBride’s appeal. The court dismissed the appeal, finding McBride failed to comply with court orders and the appellate rules.…