Pleading Subject Matter Jurisdiction – Consistency with Exhibits

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The circuit courts of Florida have subject matter jurisdiction over actions at law in which the matter in controversy exceeds $ 15,000, exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney’s fees. See Art. V, § 20(c)(3), Fla. Const.; §§ 26.012(2)(a), 34.01(1)(c)4., Fla. Stat. (2003). In determining whether the trial court’s jurisdiction was properly invoked, the controlling standard … Read more

Failing to Perform Contract Promise is Not Fraudulent Inducement

Florida Law is well settled that a contractual promise not performed is not tantamount to fraud. As a general rule, fraud cannot be predicated upon a mere promise not performed.  Alexander/Davis Properties, Inc. v. Graham, 397 So.2d 699, 706 (Fla. 4th DCA 1981), petition for review denied, 408 So.2d 1093 (Fla. 1981).  Moreover, to cross … Read more

Setting Default Interest Rates and Post-Judgment Interest Under Florida Law

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Fla. Stat. § 55.03 sets a statutory interest rate for post-judgment interest in Florida. The interest rate set by statute is compensatory, but lower than both average consumer debt, and prevailing credit card rates for creditworthy individuals. Certainly, a judgment should carry a higher interest rate to incentivize the payment of such judgment by the judgment debtor … Read more

Oral Loans: When does the Statute of Limitations Begin to Run?

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Loan money a long time ago and never get paid back? Never ask for the money back? If you answered yes to both questions, you may still have a case. When does the limitations period begins to run on an oral loan that either does not contain repayment terms or is payable on demand? Section 95.11(3)(k), Florida … Read more

Florida Bar/Florida Association of Realtors Form Contracts “As-Is” v. Inspection (Standard) Form Contracts

Florida Bar/Florida Association of Realtors Form Contracts “As-Is” v. Inspection (Standard) Form Contracts. What is the difference? What should you use? Commonalities Both forms give Buyer rights to inspect The different forms provide potentially equal (but different) benefits to Buyers and Sellers. Florida Law Still Requires that Seller disclose any known defects that materially effect … Read more

Criminal Defense: Confrontation Clause of Sixth Amendment Under Florida Law

The Sixth Amendment right of confrontation provides that “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right . . . to be confronted with the witnesses against him.” U.S. Const. amend. VI. The United States Supreme Court has held that a hearsay statement offered against the defendant violates this constitutional right if (1) the … Read more

Quick Answers on Florida Criminal Defense: UNINFORMED HIV INFECTED SEXUAL INTERCOURSE

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This article is a Quick Answer Page on Florida Criminal Defense on UNINFORMED HIV INFECTED SEXUAL INTERCOURSE, provided by Andrew Douglas, P.A. What is the charge or crime of UNINFORMED HIV INFECTED SEXUAL INTERCOURSE in Florida? How does the State Attorney/Government/ Prosecution/Police prove the crime of UNINFORMED HIV INFECTED SEXUAL INTERCOURSE in Florida? What are … Read more

Quick Answers on Florida Law: Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Andrew Douglas, P.A.

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This article is a Quick Answer Page on Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, provided by Andrew Douglas, P.A. What is Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Florida? How do I prove an Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress claim in Florida? What are the elements of a claim for Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress in Florida? … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Landscape Architects

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Landscape Architects Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Landscape Architectss. A Landscape Architects is defined under Florida Law as: “Landscape architecture” means professional services, including, but … Read more

Andrew Douglas, P.A. Construction Attorney Representing Interior Designers and Interior Decorators

Andrew Douglas, P. A. is a South Florida Construction Attorney, our Construction attorneys handle all construction claims and construction disputes. We handle claims for all Florida Construction Contractors, including Interior Designers and Interior Decoratorss. A Interior Designers and Interior Decorators is defined under Florida Law as: “Interior design” means designs, consultations, studies, drawings, specifications, and … Read more

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