Does an interrogatory have to be answered under oath?

Yes, always. See FL Civil Procedure Rule 1.340(a) "Each Interrogatory shall be answered separately and fully in writing under oath."

Can we ask for a more definite statement?

Motions for more definite statements are usually directed at a complaint that was poorly worded or vague. It would not typically be directed to a...

Can a landlord put a lock box on a door and show apartment after they stated that they weren't going sale to show apartment

You need to check the terms of your lease agreement. I am assuming you have a written lease agreement with your landlord. Ordinarily, the...

How do I oppose a documentary evidence in a summary judgement motion?

The easiest, and perhaps most effective, way to oppose a motion for summary judgment is with an affidavit. In order to obtain a summary judgment,...

Employment discrimination

In order to answer your question, any attorney would need more detailed facts. Title VII is pretty broad. Are you employed there, do you render...

I had a vendor (A/C repair) promise a refund of their services via email (per my insistance). How can I enforce the promise?

You can send a "final demand" for a refund. If you have an email saying the guy is going to refund you the money and he didn't that's strong...

I have filed a charge with the EEOC for discrimination and retaliation my employer is requesting a mediation

Yes you should go to mediation. Remember that mediation is a negotiation so you are not likely to get what you ask for in your first offer. It is...

Do I have to appear in person to file an answer to a summons?

You can just mail it to the courthouse with a copy to the plaintiff's lawyer. If you are pro-se (i.e. no lawyer) you will need to include a...

Hi, about a motion filed for fraud, 1.540 and request for hearing on that motion

You have up to a year to contest judgment. To set the motion for hearing, you should contact opposing counsel to obtain their availability for the...

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I work for a therapy office and work over 60 hours a week but i am not paid overtime and neither is anyone else in my position

Chances are you are being underpaid. While the determination of whether you get paid overtime is very fact specific, the law is also set up so...