Legal Question in Credit and Debt Law in Florida

motion for contempt for bad debt

I have been served a motion for contempt for failure to provide court's order compelling answers to interrogatories and compliance with request for production. I've tried talking to the law firm handling the case but they refuse. The document states I could get 5 days in jail for this. Should I go to the hearing for the plaintiff's motion for contempt? I have furnished the compelling answer document to the law firm but have heard nothing from them. Can they carry out the contempt motion for a bad debt (approx. 5K due). I'm very worried that I can get arrested for this issue and obviously cannot afford a lawyer. Please help. Thank you.


Asked on 11/04/07, 11:09 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Scott Behren Behren Law Firm

Re: motion for contempt for bad debt

Feel free to contact me to talk about these issues. Maybe I can give you some advice or even help to settle the claim for less than demanded.

Scott Behren

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Answered on 11/06/07, 10:02 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: motion for contempt for bad debt

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

Yes, you had better go to the hearing of the motion will generally be granted by the court. If you have supplied the requested information prior to the hearing and explain that to the court, there is a good chance that the court will just deny the motion.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/04/07, 11:50 pm


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