Legal Question in Construction Law in Florida

Civil Lawsuit / Contracts

I am a Baltimore, MD. based Marble & Tile Co. In Jan. of 2007 we called by a contractor that had been referred to us through a mutual aquaintance. He told us he had a 3500sq.ft tile job in the Fort Lauderdale International Airport. We agreed to travel to Florida to complete the job for $450.00 a day per man plus expences(gas, food, lodging). The total Bill was $31,800. with a balance of $18,100. Still Owed. I filed a Construction Lien and it has been recorded in Broward County, FL. and now I would like to file a civil suit against them so a judge can place a judgement against them. I've ordered the legal documents from the courthouse and would like to know what papers to file and in what order.


Asked on 10/22/08, 2:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Re: Civil Lawsuit / Contracts

You really need to see a lawyer. Construction lien issues involving governmental entities are not simple and at time involve some complicated issues. Notice needs to be provided to the apropriate agencies in a particular form, for instance. Often, your legal fees can be recovered ijnj addition to the bill, but that is sometimes not available.

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Answered on 10/22/08, 3:04 pm


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