Q: Can I take a person to court in Florida for money owed even though I live overseas?
I paid for a training service that never went ahead and was told I would get a refund. There was difficulty in communication not going through to me to receive my refund and after a year I stopped getting any replies. I only know their business address. Is it possible to take them court without physically being in the US ? If so and I get judgment is there a way to enforce it? The amount was approx. $3000 USD
A:
It can depend on the terms of the agreement you entered. Check to see if it has any type of forum selection clause or other restriction as to where disputes are to be adjudicated, or if it contains a mandatory arbitration clause that precludes remedies in civil court or small claims court. You could also show the agreement to a Florida attorney and ask them to evaluate it as to whether they could represent you in a Florida court. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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