Moniqua Barger, Appellant, v. Melissa Candow-Yost, Appellee. (2025)

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fifth District.

Moniqua Barger, Appellant, v. Melissa Candow-Yost, Appellee.

Case No. 5D2024-0904

Decided: January 10, 2025

Moniqua Barger, Palm Coast, pro se. Melissa Candow-Yost, Ocala, pro se.

Affirmed.

In this non-jury action, the record evidence establishes an enforceable written contract involving two horses that Moniqua Barger gave to Melissa Candow-Yost conditioned on their return if the latter no longer wanted them. Candow-Yost euthanized one of the horses without Barger's consent, precipitating a breach of contract action. The trial court concluded that the contract was unenforceable, which was error. As such, reversal is warranted so that Barger can seek to enforce the agreement with Candow-Yost.

Per Curiam.

Edwards, C.J., and Eisnaugle, J., concur. Makar, J., dissents with opinion.

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