Broward Circuit Judge John Bowman has become the first to fill a permanent appellate chair position as part of efforts to make the civil court more efficient and consistent.

Chief Judge Jack Tuter made the appointment after state legislation increased the county court’s jurisdiction from cases with up to $30,000 in dispute, instead of $15,000 — meaning the circuit court will see an uptick in appellate cases.

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