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A Proper Final Judgment of Foreclosure: Form 1.996(a)

Jimerson Firm

The Florida Supreme Court has published the proper form to use when seeking a final judgment of foreclosure: Form 1.996(a), Final Judgment of Foreclosure (8-18-20). Last year, the Form was amended again to add a reference to Section 83.561, Florida Statutes and the rights of a tenant occupying foreclosed residential property.

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Why Every Lawyer And Client Should Be Fighting To Stop The "Meaningful Attorney Involvement" Doctrine From Spreading

FDCPA Defense

Although this scenario may sound far-fetched, it is an everyday occurrence for creditorsrights attorneys, who have been targeted by “meaningful attorney involvement” lawsuits for years. The CFPB is expected to announce proposed debt collection rules in the near future that may incorporate the theory. What is the claim?

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Florida’s Fast-Track Residential Foreclosure Process

Jimerson Firm

If a defendant fails to appear at the show cause hearing, provide defenses, or show good cause, the court will enter a final judgment of foreclosure. Immediately after the filing of the verified foreclosure complaint, any “lienholder” may request an order to show cause for the entry of final judgment. Request an Order to Show Cause.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges – Part 7: Expediting the Commercial Foreclosure Process Under Section 702.10, Florida Statutes

Jimerson Firm

There are essentially two types of orders to show cause afforded under Section 702.10, to wit: 1) an order requiring all defendants to show cause why a final judgment of foreclosure should not be immediately entered (Section 702.10(1)); 1), directs the defendants to show cause why a foreclosure judgment should not be entered.

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Mitigating Risks Associated with Hotel, Restaurant and Entertainment Industry Economic Challenges: Part 5 – Commercial Foreclosures 101

Jimerson Firm

Then, if necessary, the parties will conduct discovery and the plaintiff will seek to end the lawsuit by filing a motion for summary judgment or setting the case for trial in the event there are factual issues in dispute. Issuance of a Final Judgment of Foreclosure. The Complaint to Foreclose the Mortgage. 2d 409, 410-11 (Fla.

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Overview of Florida’s New Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act

Jimerson Firm

sell, lease, license, exchange, collect, or otherwise dispose of receivership property.” § 714.02(14), A receiver is defined in the Act as a “person appointed by the court as the court’s agent, and subject to the court’s direction, to take possession of, manage, and, if authorized. Receivers have broad duties and powers under section 714.12

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What Lenders Need to Know About § 702.036 and the Finality of Foreclosure Sales

Jimerson Firm

Lenders need to be aware that borrowers and other lienholders can bring an action or proceeding to set aside, invalidate, or challenge the validity of a final judgment of foreclosure of a mortgage, even after the foreclosure sale. Purchasers of Foreclosed Property May be Protected. Nationstar Mortg., Diaz , 227 So. 3d 726, 730 (Fla.