Yes, you can file a lawsuit.
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.
If the amount you are attempting to recover is less than $8,000, your case will be considered a small claims case. These cases are handled differently than cases for amounts over $8,000 but less than $50,000.
A small claims action begins by filing a Statement of Claim. Small claim cases should be filed with the clerk in the appropriate county. Filing fees for small claims actions are established in the Florida Statutes and local county ordinances. The clerk of court may be able to provide information on filing fees.
A person can file a quitclaim deed by (1) entering the relevant information on a quitclaim deed form, (2) signing the deed with two witnesses and a notary, and (3) recording the deed at the county comptroller's office. In Florida, quitclaim deeds must have the name and address of both the grantor and the grantee.
There are three ways to file a complaint: Complete this online form. Email Consumers@HCFLGov. Call (813) 635-8316 (will need to complete in writing)
Tampa, Florida 33619-0917 Submit paper title or a completed HSMV 82101 if unable to locate paper title. Your customer should sign a completed form HSMV 82139 Notice of Lien. Submit the completed form HSMV 82139 and a check (see fees) to the Tax Collector's office. The lien will be added to show you as lienholder.
Much like the opening statement in a trial, your arbitration statement should lay out what the “evidence” – the written material – will show regarding the proper credit on the project. The Arbitration Statement is not established fact, just your assessment of the material.
Outline a concise factual background and then move on to a discussion of the issues at the heart of the case. Your arguments should flow easily from the relevant facts and applicable law. And, by all means, avoid exaggeration of the strengths of your case as well as disparagement of the opposing side.
Closing argument should tell the tribunal what actually happened at the hearing, take account of the full record as the evidence closes, and explain why the position laid out on opening was confirmed and vindicated. There can be no question that cases will develop during a hearing, sometimes substantially so.