Jimerson Firm

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Florida’s Construction Lien Law found in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes, may seem like an area of the law that is only relevant to contractors and property owners. However, there are important aspects of the Construction Lien Law that can directly affect the rights and obligations of lenders in numerous ways.

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Jimerson Firm

JANUARY 17, 2023

It happens more than you would think—to both small, family-owned businesses, and even national corporations—when people come to an agreement regarding a business transaction, only to later find that one or both of the parties failed to sign the contract governing the relationship. Is the contract still enforceable? Lopez-Silvero , 827 So.

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Jimerson Firm

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

If a defendant cannot be located, then service may be effected by constructive service, i.e., service by publication, which is governed by Chapter 49, Florida Statutes. Before a defendant can be served by constructive service, the plaintiff must make a diligent search and inquiry to locate the defendant. Gualt , 259 So.

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