Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

Defaulted Promissory Note and Jurisdiction: When the Defaulter Leaves the State

I am the Holder of a Promissory Note that has been defaulted by the Signer

because of nonpayment. The Note states that if I sue (which I intend to do), the

case is in the jurisdiction of my home county, Fulton. But, the Signer has since

moved out-of-state to Florida, and Fulton County is telling me that I must file

charges in his new county (Delray Beach, Florida). Is this true? I find that

impossible to believe. What are my opt


Asked on 8/12/99, 11:27 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alexander M. Rosenfeld Rosenfeld & Stein, P.A.

Re: Defaulted Promissory Note and Jurisdiction: When the Defaulter Leaves the St

If the debtor agreed to Georgia jurisdiction then you should be able to sue there. However, since the debtor has no assets in Ga., you would then have to domesticate the judgment in Fl. Easiest is is to sue in Fl., and you then proceed iwth enforcement action immediately. You may call me at 305-940-8080 to discuss this further or to retain us to represent your interests.

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Answered on 8/25/99, 9:46 am


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