I have a trail date already in place that he requested to leave for March 2024. He canceled my mediation and put in a motion to withdraw the day before my mediation. I still showed up to mediation but no one was there
answered on Feb 5, 2024
A Florida attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a week. The first thing to do could be to learn about the withdrawl, whether it was with prejudice or without prejudice. Withdrawing a case with prejudice generally means no rights reserved to refile the case. Withdrawing... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2024
In Florida, the possibility of suing officers for wrongful arrest or charges depends on various factors, including the circumstances of your arrest and the reasons why the charges were dropped. If the charges of battery on a law enforcement officer (LEO) were dropped due to lack of evidence,... View More
In 2000 I signed a rent to own new shed. When they delivered it they caused damages. I reported the damages and they said they would come replace all damaged. They did not. I started making payments on it and paid about two years which is close to cash price. My car broke down and I got behind on... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2024
Sounds like it is in small claims court and you are required to appear. The Judge or the court personnel will explain what is happening and what you are expected to do next. But you must enter an appearance or the other side will obtain a judgment against you.
Good luck.
Can I trespass their maintenance worker/gardener if they are defacing my property during the course of their work. Example, spray painting on building where they want tenants to place trashcans, even after they have been told by property owner that they will be placed somewhere else.
answered on Jan 28, 2024
Depends on what you mean by "trespass". You probably can get away with peaceably confronting the worker and notifying them that you are the owner and that they are not to deface your property. Follow it up with a mailed notice to the lessee, perhaps from your attorney.
Mr Cooper lost the personal data including SSN, Bank Info, Addresses, Driver License info, etc of all of their current & past customers due to cyber security negligence. Additionally, their response to the incident was to provide a few year of credit monitoring through Transunion, which is... View More
answered on Jan 22, 2024
Unauthorized disclosure of protected information happens when your private information is shared with a third party without your consent and a third party that did not have a business relation with Mr. Cooper. Otherwise, the fact that it was "lost" does not mean much. It must be SEEN by... View More
Can I just file it with the court, or does opposing counsel have to approve/accept it?
I asked them for a 30 day extension so that I can find adequate counsel and they said they wouldn't allow it.
answered on Jan 18, 2024
Yes, that's your only option. Either you or the plaintiff's attorney can set your motion for hearing. "I need more time to find an attorney" is generally not a good reason for the judge to grant your motion. My suggestion is to file your motion, and be working real hard to hire... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2024
In Florida, a pool cleaning company typically can file a lien for unpaid charges related to their services, even if there is a dispute about the charges. However, there are specific requirements and procedures that must be followed.
First, the pool company must comply with Florida's... View More
I am having to move and they are saying I have to pay remainder or rent for 6months including my deposit, have heard shady stuff about the company so I did a quick search and found this out. I’m in Orlando, Florida
answered on Jan 7, 2024
It depends how the lease was signed. Also, the LLC may not be the right party to the lease but the terms may inure to an individual. You need to read the lease to understand more. Basically, they shouldn't be creating new terms, and you shouldn't be unjustly enriched because the LLC... View More
My neighbor wanted an expensive rug I had to give as a gift but she didn't have the $400 I was asking for it, she offered to do work around my home in exchange for it and I agreed. She asked for the rug before the holidays so she could give it to her daughters. Two months later She still... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2024
Regarding your last question, the amount in dispute (assuming it's either $400 money or $400 worth of work) is too little to make it financially worthwhile to hire a lawyer. You might have a potential claim worth pursuing in small claims court, representing yourself - but it's hard to... View More
Q: falsely arrested for GTA in U-Haul rented in my name. Person b4 me didn’t return they reported stolen nvr noti police
Less than a year ago I was pulled over and arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle. I had rented a U-Haul that apparently the people before me never... View More
answered on Jan 5, 2024
Assuming everything you reported is accurate, you would have a claim against U-Haul, if not others. You need to contact an attorney to handle this.
answered on Jan 5, 2024
In your situation as a locksmith facing a customer's refusal to pay for services rendered, it's important to approach the matter methodically. Initially, try to resolve the issue directly with the customer. Sometimes, clear communication and understanding the reason for non-payment can... View More
Do I HAVE to provide my SSN on form1.977 or is there a way around it? Defendant is my stalker and obsessed with causing problems for me, he can not be trusted with my SSN.
answered on Dec 23, 2023
Technically yes, but if you don't, the other party has to bring that issue to the Court on a motion to compel, and the Court would likely have a hearing on the motion. You could then explain the situation and hopefully the court would side with you.
Sounds you sued the defendant, the... View More
My sons father held my phone hostage while I was in the Emergency Room and went through my phone, without my consent through years of texts, social media and personal data. Sent himself the private communication, then contacted family relatives with false accusations and shared these images... View More
answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Florida, the situation you're describing concerning the invasion of privacy by your son's father is serious. To address this within the legal system, there are a couple of steps you can take.
Firstly, you can consider filing a motion in your existing family law case,... View More
The officer opened a closed gate and enter into my father's property. My father was inside his home in the kitchen which is approximately 12 feet from the front door. The HVAC air handler is located in the kitchen and my father was working on cleaning the unit at the time. The officer claims... View More
answered on Dec 21, 2023
For your father to determine if he has potential valid claims for false arrest/false imprisonment and/or malicious prosecution, he must schedule a consultation with a civil rights attorney in his area. There is no way to get a reliable answer to this question in any online forum. For a lawyer to... View More
it was taken there july 2020 for some work, then the supposed owner died and it got left there. i got frustrated because it didnt run and blocked my barn and the ownership was questionable, so i had a mechanic from florida go get it running enough to load it and take to his property in florida.... View More
answered on Dec 19, 2023
In your situation with the backhoe left on your property in Georgia, several legal considerations come into play. First, it's important to understand that the laws governing abandoned property vary by state. In Georgia, there are specific procedures for dealing with property that someone... View More
I paid for nearly all the items he wants to take. Additionally he says he is going to come back with the police and force me to let him take them or have me arrested. Do I have to allow him to take what I paid for or what was purchased for the home? Can I file anything with the court to refuse his... View More
answered on Dec 8, 2023
In Florida, property rights and disputes between unmarried cohabitants are generally governed by principles of contract law and property ownership. Since your boyfriend is not on the lease, and if you have proof of purchase for the items he wants to take, you may have a stronger legal claim to... View More
We hired this particular contractor because we wanted the color of an LVP plank that we chose to be matched through stain on unfinished solid hardwood flooring, and he was confident that he could do that for us. He advised us to buy red oak wood and assured us that he would be able to match the... View More
answered on Dec 5, 2023
In your case, where the contractor did not fulfill the agreed-upon terms regarding the flooring installation and staining, you have a few options to consider. First, document everything related to the contract: your initial agreement, any communications about the color matching, and the issues with... View More
acknowledged they received them. although I know that they did
answered on Dec 4, 2023
30 days. The attorney doesn't have to acknowledge receipt. If you don't know the basics, you need to hire an attorney. You should hire an attorney because the other side has one.
I have not told them to stop, nor have I blocked them or reported it to instagram yet
answered on Dec 3, 2023
Under Florida Statute § 784.048 Cyberstalking Statute, the legal definition of the word "cyberstalking" means to communicating with, or causing images, words, or language to be delivered to, a certain person via electronic communication or email, without a legitimate purpose, and that... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2023
Though you can file any motion you feel like filing, a small claims court judge is not supposed to use the summary judgment motion procedures that are set forth in the Fla. Rules of Civil Procedure unless those rules have been invoked by court order. The reason small claims court exists is to have... View More
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