Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

I bought a car from a private seller in Pinellas County FL and I live in Marion County FL. the agreement was singed and motorized in Pinelass County FL. my question is I stopped paying due to job lose and the seller filed suit in Pinellas County FL. does that court have jurisdiction over this matter? Me the buyers address is in Marion County FL so would the court that would hear the case be marion? thank you


Asked on 6/23/14, 6:07 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Justice The Justice Law Firm

Every case is different, but in general yes. Pinellas has enough contact with the case to have jurisdiction. They could have also sued in Marion, but both forums would be acceptable.

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Answered on 6/23/14, 6:10 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Yes. The action may be brought where the cause of action accrued or where the defendant resides.

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Answered on 6/24/14, 4:28 am


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