Your answer must be in writing and must be filed (received) on time with the Clerk of Courts at the Courthouse of the County listed at the top of the Summons (For example, Duval County Courthouse, etc.).
If you ignore service of the lawsuit, a default judgment WILL be entered against you. If you defend the case, you have the opportunity to show that you are not liable. If you ignore the case, EVERYTHING in the petition, including the allegations about your liability, are accepted as true by the Court.
The claim can be filled and submitted online at the Miami-Dade County Clerk's Office. You may print out the application and file the claim in person at a local courthouse if you choose. More resources are available on the Miami-Dade County Law Library site.
Answering the lawsuit can be as simple as drafting a document and writing 'admit' or 'deny' or “without knowledge” in correlation to each numbered paragraph in the summons. Your answer to the lawsuit must address every allegation individually.
Answering the lawsuit can be as simple as drafting a document and writing 'admit' or 'deny' or “without knowledge” in correlation to each numbered paragraph in the summons. Your answer to the lawsuit must address every allegation individually.
A claim up to $8,000 – not including costs, interest and attorneys' fees – can be filed with the Clerk's Office as a Small Claims action, ing to Rule 7.010 of the Florida Rules of Court and Chapter 34 of the Florida Statutes.
Can I settle without an attorney? Yes, but it's often not in your best interest. You may feel confident in your ability to represent yourself without the assistance of a skilled and experienced attorney.
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