Can a small claims to issued to someone outside the state of Florida and be heard in Florida? Thank you.

What you are asking is whether an out-of-state resident may be served and required to defend your claim in the Florida courts--and the answer is...

What assets can the plaintiff go after in the state of Florida? Salary? Social Security, retirement account? Lien on house? Etc.

Social security? No, not even when it is in the bank account. Salary? Not if the earnings are the head of a family [some one providing more than...

What is a jury flag in a civil suit?

I am just guessing that you are looking at the Clerk's docket on line and there is a notation about "jury". If I am correct, it probably means...

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Req. advice re rules/ procedures court. 1st req for exten. Can Judge make decision contrary to plaint atty wishes?

Ms. Fiallo's answer is excellent. And you should understand that the Plaintiff making the motion may not be because that is what it wants, it may...

While Avvo is a wonderful resource, it is no substitute for a face-to-face consult with an attorney when it comes to giving legal advise. In fact,...

For the lines that don't apply to me, do I enter N/A or $0.00. Is it more appropriate to leave the lines blank instead.

Leave nothing blank. If the question does not apply to you then put $0.00. I am guessing that you are the same person who had a question...

What papers do we upload to court when we file online?

One source for the forms would be your local court; another would be a self-help center found at most courthouses and branches; another would be on...

The statute of limitations starts to run when the last event necessary to file suit has occurred. So, it is not the date of The bill but instead...

Scam or lawsuit

It probably means you probably have been sued but just not yet served. Many lawyers review the Clerk's records for traffic citations, foreclosure...

How long do I have to leave from where I am renting after the owner asks me to leave?

By this month's rent, I am presuming January 2016. If your rent is due on the first and you pay it you are entitled to stay the entire month. If...