I was summoned for a pretrial conference, but I am not going to be In town. Do I need to reply to the court by writing?

Just to add a bit to prior answers, I think you are referring to a pretrial conference in a small claims action (seeking less than $5k; case number...

In FL - can you substitute service if defendant is away from home and wont return before the court date

If it is still his regular place of abode, I would use service on the other person living there. If he is temporarily away I don't think that will...

His motion for reconsideration was denied now how long does he have to appeal and how many times can he appeal.

An appeal of a final order must be commenced within 30 days of when the order is rendered. An authorized motion for reconsideration can toll the...

Do I have the right to know the information being used against me?

I don't see a listing for a Kevin Peterson or Petersen with the Florida Bar. You're legally entitled to the information (and more) from any...

Who is responsible?

Could be argued either way. Was the person posting an independent contractor or an employee? Given instructions on how to distribute the cards or...

Do I need to get a lawyer

Have you heard from him SINCE his gf found out? If so, if it were me I would call the manager. Not saying you don't have legal remedies, but this...

What does notice for default mean in Florida for a civil circuit case.

1. Maybe. You need to get a judgment entered. 2. Up to you to submit papers for judgment. 3. Yes but as time passes that possibility diminishes. 4....

Vacating a judgement

If there was proper service of process and the entry of the judgment was otherwise proper, to set aside a default you will generally need to show a...

How to become the executor of an estate in florida

If your daughter is not appointed that does not mean you can't inquire into finances of the decedent. This does NOT sound like something on which...

Is the lawyer going to be a significant witness in this case? Did this lawyer represent you with regard to this or a closely related matter. If...