Can an unlicensed GC who did tile work, wood floor and 2 bathrooms with electric and valves for plumbing put a lien on my house

If he was unlicensed he will not be able to enforce the lien.

What happens when a party files a injunction for protection and the other party cannot be found to be served and aware

Without service of the papers you have a problem with due process. The other side is not bound until served. (You could serve a TRO at the time it...

Notice of taking deposition duces mecum in aid of execution

If you pay off the debt you do not have to comply. If you want to negotiate, go right ahead. If you are released from the subpoena you do not have...

Can a judge use the allegation of the defendant as factual in their decision about that allegation?

The judge can believe or disbelieve anyone appearing in court. If there is no jury, the judge's decision based on that evidence, is not subject to...

Can the person at fault's insurance company , refuse to pay your rental car?

Even though the at fault driver/owner is liable for your rental (reasonable loss of use) expenses, the insurance company can (and usually does)...

When can I file a motion during the appeals process?

The appeal "is filed" if you filed the "Notice of Appeal." What motion would you want to file in the appellate court? Most motions are not...

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What is the statute of limitations for suing a hospital for an early release resulting in an undiagnosed Stroke April 30 2010

If the hospital is in Florida, the statute has expired. It expired no later than April 30, 2014. (It was two years from the date you knew or should...

Just becoming a judge makes no difference in the analysis. But, malpractice cases stemming from criminal representation are very difficult to win....

Does a Motion for Protective Order qualify as a responsive pleading?

No, a motion is not a pleading. "Pleadings" are defined in the rules to include the Complaint, Answer, Counterclaim, etc. A clerk's default cannot...

Am I responsible for attorney's fees if I file a motion under 57.105 and it is denied?

Filing an unfounded 57.105 motion can subject the filer to sanctions. The standard is the same as for the motion itself. If the motion is denied,...