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Q: We won a lawsuit. Now the client is emailing threatening to sue again if we dont give her money. Can she do that?

She sued, we went to mediation, then court. The judge ruled in our favor, now today the woman started sending emails saying very negative things about the employee who handled the lawsuit, and saying if we dont give her money she will sue again. Is there anything we can do? Can she sue again?

Barbara Billiot Stage
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Mar 26, 2024

This forum is for general questions and answers. There is no way to tell from your post if someone could sue you or not a second time. At this point you need to consult with an attorney. Generally, someone cannot sue for the same thing twice as long as the case was decided on its merits.... View More

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Q: Want to owner financing a mobile home in a community park (FYI-has lot rent thus no land) FL, do as Rent to Own or??

Considering owner financing “chattel” a mobile home in a community park with lot rent (thus no land). Location Flagler County Florida.

How do I draw up a contract that keeps parties fairly protected? Likely buyer needs title to insure, get tag/taxes (like a car DMV) and community park.... View More

Barbara Billiot Stage
Barbara Billiot Stage
answered on Mar 26, 2024

The easy answer is to see a lawyer. There is no guarantee the landlord would even allow the mobile home to stay on the lot if it's sold. Most mobile home parks have a waiting list and require the mobile home to be moved or at least get a background check and approval.

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Q: A dealership rental company rented my RV to a client that destroyed the RV. I need a lawyer to make them fix this.

Contracted with A-Z RV sales and rental company. They rented to their client 10/27/23. The people renting the RV had a domestic fight. The RV was severely damaged; then it was abandoned; The RV dealer made an insurance claim and we signed the check on January 10, 2024. Stopped by 3/14/24 to see... View More

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Q: I purchased 2 apple IPHONE 14’s on 11/29/22.The advertisement said we would get 2 apple IPhones for free. My daughter.

My daughter chose to upgrade to a IPhone 14 Pro which is $5.53 a month difference for 36 months.

I’m trying to cancel AT$T because there bill is so high after they took away all of my credits because I’m not a teacher or medical professional.

Now they want to bill me $444.31 for... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents and Contracts for Florida on
Q: My car lien holder won’t accept payment from my insurance after my car has been deemed a total loss.

My personal bank is holding a check from my insurance meant for the lien holder but they will not endorse it because of my name on it as well

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: My dad gave my sister permission to give a leasing company to rent out my dads house signed it with her.  then he moved

My sister is under investigation

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Mar 15, 2024

Your question is not clear at all. Who moved? Are you saying your sister is left with the obligation to keep the lease which she signed for the benefit of your Dad?

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Contracts for Florida on
Q: What forms/documents I need to pay the neighbor downstairs for bathroom toilet leak?

Hello,

I have a neighbor downstairs who said a few months ago that there was a damage to her ceiling because of leak from my bathroom. I 'm an the owner of unit upstairs. I called the plumbing company then 6 months ago and they did water test in my apartment. Her bathroom ceiling was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Florida on
Q: question about Failure to Prosecute. Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.420 (e).

American Express sued me 1/14/2022 for a personal loan that I had not approved nor requested.

In Feb 2023 AMEX realizing they had a loser case offered to have the case dismissed with prejudice. I agreed to this because I could get derogatory statements removed on my credit report with... View More

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Mar 12, 2024

It seems that your attorney owes you a better explanation. Basically, Mere inaction for a period of less than 1 year

shall not be sufficient cause for dismissal for failure to prosecute. " Fla R. Civ P. 1.420(e) requires a clerk to send a notice of lack of prosecution and wait for 60...
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Q: Can I take an attorney/law firm to civil court for not providing the service I paid for and ignores my attempt to reach?

Last February (2/2023) I paid a law firm to perform a case review for my fiancé, and possible post conviction relief. After sending $1,000 payment via money order to start the review, I began to feel uneasy about doing business with the firm. Though we had a payment arrangement in writing, the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts and Immigration Law for Florida on
Q: Does the immigrant have to report large purchased such as buying a car to their Sponsor ?
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answered on Mar 7, 2024

When an immigrant is under a sponsorship agreement, their obligations primarily revolve around adhering to the terms set out in that agreement. Typically, these agreements are designed to ensure the immigrant does not become a public charge, meaning they won't rely on public funds for their... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Construction Law for Florida on
Q: Do you provide answers regarding contractors and elderly folks in Florida? Thank you.

We hired a roofing contractor to replace our roof in Sarasota County Florida. After the roof was installed, we noticed a stain on the ceiling in the kitchen after a heavy storm, that was not there before the roof was installed. We have been going back and forth with the roofer and they insist the... View More

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Q: -wife is refusing to sign the paper to sell the house we are about to lose home to foreclosure

Me and my ex-wife have the been divorced first a few years I am having to sell the home I do not live live in there anymore she has blocked several potential buyers we will be going into foreclosure soon we have an offer and basically refusing to sign papers

2 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Florida on
Q: Can the property manager charge me $500 more to move in when it's not on the welcome letter or outlined in signed lease?

Landlord says I need to pay $3000 to move in, but the deposits, pro-rated rent, first month's rent, community's fees, pet deposits and pet rent do not add up to $3000. Instead, it adds up to $2500. I asked the property and they said I'm forgetting pet fees and the math is right.. but... View More

Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Mar 2, 2024

You seem to have answered your question yourself. You are basically asking if the other party to your contract (the overall deal you made) can add a charge that you did not agree to, for no reason. Of course not. I suggest you give the landlord your written itemized figures and ask if you're... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Contracts and Business Law for Florida on
Q: If an LLC is transferred to three children simultaneously with no apportionment, are they legally co-equal owners?

Both the transferor and the transferees agree they are co-equal. Is that all that is needed for proof of co-equal ownership?

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Q: If my name is on a deed to a house in Connecticut, can it be sold without my signature?

I looked the house up on line and seems my name is not there as Co owner....is that not illegal to take my name off the deed without my knowledge?

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Feb 24, 2024

Perhaps someone forged your identity. But you should contact a Connecticut attorney to look into it.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Identity Theft and Small Claims for Florida on
Q: This guy is using me for money what can I do
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Feb 23, 2024

You need to pick up the phone and call a lawyer. Look for a lawyer in your area who handles general practice. Justia has "Find a Lawyer" tab on the top, and you can try the Florida Bar Lawyer Referral Service.

When you do call, you need to be specific about who is using you...
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1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for Florida on
Q: Am I possibly allowed to take Paypal to court after neglecting a compromise in my account and charging my removed card?

So it began yesterday morning at roughly 1:30 AM EST, when my account password was changed, so I had went back in and changed it. Little did I know, someone had been logged into my account, and Paypal (assumingly) did not log them out, after they copied my card numbers and then purchased an online... View More

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answered on Feb 23, 2024

Yes, you may have grounds to take PayPal to court if you believe they neglected a compromise in your account and mishandled your dispute regarding the unauthorized transaction. PayPal has a responsibility to ensure the security of their users' accounts and handle disputes fairly and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Florida on
Q: Hi, we purchased a home and 7 days after closing we found that septic is not draining. Is the seller responsible?

We had it pumped so it will last about a month until it will stop draining. We can’t shower, flush toilets or wash clothes. Seller agent says they didn’t know.

Linda Liang
Linda Liang
answered on Feb 13, 2024

Is it something discoverable during inspection period of your purchase? If it is, you can't hold the seller liable, unfortunately.

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts for Florida on
Q: Hi there I have a question, my husband has put an offer on a ranch, and Put our house for sell, I have not signed any

Documents, and we have a closing on Friday, I do not want to sell my house and I do not want to move. What are my legal rights? Thank you Carlie Gintoli.

Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
answered on Feb 7, 2024

If you don't want to sell, don't sign anything at the closing.

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