Romano v. Mechaia Investments, LLC

On Motion to Dismiss

COPE, J.

This appeal arises- from a summary final judgment awarding a $200,000 deposit to the seller, Mechaia Investments, LLC, after the sale of a residence on Key Biscayne failed to close. The seller contends that the appeal by the buyer, Denise Romano, is premature and should be dismissed. We conclude that the appeal by the buyer need not be dismissed, and that the trial court continues to have jurisdiction to rule on the seller’s timely motion to amend the judgment.

The underlying action was an inter-pleader by 'the holder of the $200,000 deposit. The buyer and seller…