All it takes is a complaint and filing fee to commence a lawsuit. That doesn’t mean the lawsuit is legally or economically viable. In order to...

Can I sue an inactive LLC and get the owners to pay for damages they caused to my property?

As suggested by others, if you had insurance coverage on the date of loss, you should contact your insurance agent promptly to place the carrier on...

How long after a motion is filed will I recieve a courtdate?

You may be waiting indefinitely, depending on the motion filed. Usually, motions are set for hearing by the moving party or another party to the...

In 17th Circuit Court in Broward, can I file exhibits with my answer to a lawsuit?

Further to Mr. Roy’s comments, the content of your answer, which may include affirmative defenses and/or a counterclaim, among other pleading...

If you stop paying HOA assessments, poor lawn maintenance will be the least of your problems. Your covenant to pay assessments may be independent...

Can a landlord change the date rent is due on a month to month lease in Florida?

In order to obtain meaningful legal advice responsive to your inquiry, consult with a landlord-tenant or real estate attorney who will review your...

I'm being evicted by my boyfriend and his ex-wife who owns the property. Can I sue for retributiion?

It is questionable, based on the information provided, that a landlord-tenant relationship ever existed. Unfortunately, it also appears, from the...

For the existence of a prescriptive easement, is the claimant req'd to use the lands in question WITH, or WITHOUT, permission?

For a plaintiff to prevail on a claim for the imposition of a private prescriptive easement over a portion of the defendant landowner’s property,...

Assignment of chose an action litigation

An assignee of a chose in action arising out of a contract may sue in her or his own name and right.

Must Florida Cir. Court notify all parties [none default] of summary judgement judge's decision? If it does not, action/motion?

Potentially the most significant consequence of the non-service and/or non-receipt of a final summary judgment may be expiration of the time...