QUESTION
I had an oral agreement with someone to remodel a home in another state. Although home and contractor are in the other state, Can I sue them in FL?
Asked on Sep 30th, 2017 on Contracts - Florida
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I paid a contractor to remodel a house. He resides in Alabama and the house is located their too. However, the agreement was made over the phone and I am a resident of Florida. I am trying to pursue this person for money paid in advance approx. 15K and for loss of rental income approx. 15K. I have copies of all of the checks that were made out to him. I have most of his information including ss# but he has recently moved and Idk know the current address, only the last known. Would I have a case to be able to sue in Florida or would I have to sue in Alabama because they have jurisdiction. I have heard different opinions from attorney's but I would prefer to sue him in Florida.
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"I have heard different opinions from attorney's but I would prefer to sue him in Florida." This is likely because you have hired none of them so that they can provide a PROPER legal opinion - so you get off the cuff junk advice otherwise. As a PRACTICAL matter, 99% of your issues are in Alabama so you will likely find the logistics alone of trying to sue in Florida to be untenable and STILL possibly find yourself dealing with litigation in Alabama. If what you are REALLY asking is - can YOU go play lawyer - and file your own lawsuit from the comfort of your couch in Florida, that would be a horiffic concept under the facts presented.
Answered on Sep 30th, 2017 at 11:19 AM
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