In civil litigation, a standard breach of contract/negligence lawsuit in circuit court, who pays for the jury and when/how?

There is no additional fee a party pays for a jury trial. Your tax dollars at work.

If a judgment isn't paid, can I put a lien on assets and force a sale? Any other remedies? What about him filing bankruptcy?

If a judgment is not paid you can put a lien on personal property by filing a Certificate of Judgment Lien with the Secretary of State and then...

How can I remove an old outstanding debt from my credit report that is over 30 years old?

Write to the credit bureaus to advise them that the debt is more than 7 years old and therefore stale. They should remove itl

How much money can you have exempt in your bank account at the time you file Chapter 13 in Florida?

Whether a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13, the same exemptions apply. If one has a home that will be declared as homestead exempt in the bankruptcy,...

What to do if tenant does not keep court stipulation?

I am sorry to give you the old "you need to see a lawyer" but without having an eye-ball on the agreement you reached it is impossible to provide...

Can the judgment holder go after my assets immediately, or am I given any time to appeal?

The taking of an appeal does not prevent a judgment creditor from pursuing your assets. To avoid that from occuring, you must post a supercedeas...

Can the owner legally charge me a lump sum "buyout" even if they have a tenant in line to take the spot?

As Mr. Shapiro points out, it is difficult to give an opinion without having an eyeball on the lease terms. It seems to me your landlord does...

What key elements are needed and how do I properly complete the "Jurisdiction and Venue" paragraph of my initial complaint?

You have stated the venue allegations already. Suing where the Defendant has its principal office/residence is automatic. Also, the place where...

Think of the Complaint as the skeleton of the law suit. The Defendant then answers to the Complaint. Consider that the nervous system. When the...

Can she sue me for the $263 and win or do I have to pay it since it was at my house?

Sorry to hear of your family issues. i hope that ultimately works its way out. As for payment of money--whomever had the account is responsible...