This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
For up-to-date case docket entries and registration information, visit . If you know the case number, just enter it below. If not, please use one of the other search options: party or attorney, lower tribunal case number, or date filed.
County Civil Court has jurisdiction over claims up to and including $50,000. A County Civil case is any civil matter that falls within the jurisdiction of County Court.
A Ladybird deed is an enhanced life estate deed. Real estate may be sold, used, mortgaged, or leased utilizing this type of deed without the future beneficiaries' approval. When you use a standard life estate deed, you relinquish complete control over a property even before your death.
A certified copy is a copy of an official legal document, such as a judgment or a pleading, in its entirety. The county clerk will certify it and swear it to be true in writing that it is an original copy. The copy cannot be taken apart; otherwise, its certification is invalidated.
You can obtain certified copies of the final disposition on the case(s) from the Clerk's office.
By Florida law, the Clerk of Courts in each county is the official custodian of court records. Click here to access the Clerk's Online Services, including official records, civil/family/probate cases, criminal cases and traffic cases, or you may call the Clerk's 24-hour voice response system at (305) 275-1155.
If you wish to recover more than $10,000, you must consider another court, and in most cases, the assistance of an attorney. If the amount you are asking for is over $10,000, you cannot file in justice court. You cannot just say you will take less to get into this court.
In most cases, you do not need a lawyer for a small claims case. If your case is more complex, you might be better off hiring an attorney. If you need assistance locating an attorney, you may visit .floridabar or call the Florida Bar's referral service at (800)342-8011.
Conclusion: Going to small claims court may be worth it for $500, but it will determine how you weigh your costs versus benefits. At a minimum, it is worth it to send a demand letter.