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If I Pay in full for a lesser amount to old credit card debt how long will the settlement be reported for?
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Answered on June 19, 2015
The advise I typically give is to avoid temptation, have patience, let the item die a natural debt.
Your payment of a lesser sum, or even the...
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Is it helpful to dismiss a small claim case if you agree with the other party through defendent?
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Answered on June 17, 2015
Typically, in a small claims mediation the mediator will use the form stipulation found in the Small Claims Rules. The agreement is not equivalent...
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I sent an interrogatory and a Request to Produce to my husband's attorney. What else can I do?
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Answered on June 15, 2015
Consider subpoenaing records from banks or his business/employer. Deposing business associates or friends. Cost to hire a court reporter about...
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What does "cause shown" mean for enlargement requests in Fl. Civ pro rules?
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Answered on June 14, 2015
It means a reason that the court finds to be reasonable. Clear as mud? Well, that is what good cause can be, anything from the defendant hiding...
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How can punitive damages be claimed based on breaches of fl stat 319.14 (3) ?
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Answered on June 14, 2015
As I just mentioned, Sec 768.74 applies to cases involving torts.
You will have to review Chapter 319 to see if there is a provision for...
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Is it possible for pro se to claim punitive damages in Florida?
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Answered on June 14, 2015
Keep in mind Sec 768.72 relates to punitive damages arising from an act of negligence, or an intentional tort. Typically, they are not available...
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My father needs to collect a personal loan.
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Answered on June 14, 2015
Your dad may not be able to bring a law suit. It will depend on the date the default in payment occurred. The statute of limitations on a default...
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I served my tenant with eviction paperwork and he had 5 days to respond, it has been 5 days already, do i file a motion to
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Answered on June 14, 2015
Keeping in mind that the 5 days do not include Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays, once the time has passed you would ask the clerk to enter a...
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How long does it take for an income deduction order to be stopped . I was given custody of my kids but there still taking funds
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Answered on June 14, 2015
Has an order been entered vacating the income deduction order? If not, the disbursements will continue until it is. And if in the court...
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Is a court paper deemed served if it is served without exhibits?
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Answered on June 14, 2015
The response is that a reference to a document that is not attached in a MSJ is ok if the document exists in the Court record already. Example: ...