QUESTION
Do I have to be present in court to file a complaint in Miami Dade Small claims court?
Asked on Aug 01st, 2014 on Breach of Contract - Florida
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Hello, I have a complaint against a moving and storage company based in Pinecrest, Florida, which is charging me for things I didn't agree to and will not return my belongings until I pay them these false charges. From online research, it looks like I should file a claim in Miami Dade Court. I live in London, UK, so I will not be able to attend a trial or otherwise appear in court. A couple questions: - Do I (or someone representing me) need to appear in court to file the claim? - If yes, what options do I have since I live abroad and coming to Florida is cost prohibitive? Thanks for your help, Claire
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You may need to hire a lawyer to address this type of issue as it may fall under the CARMACK amendment which may land you in Federal court and have a whole lot of hoops to jump through.
Answered on Aug 01st, 2014 at 1:34 PM
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