Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
auto repair
i serviced a gentleman's a/c one saturday, i drove the vehicle with him inside i'm not a auto shop i just did it as a favor for him, while driving the car with him the transmission went out, i asked when last he cked the fluid he said he had'nt i asked when last he serviced it he said he never had it serviced the fluid was burnt and he expect me to pay for it i told him no, so he's now taking me to small claims court, so i thought i would write for an opinion thank you.
Asked on 6/12/02, 12:20 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Peter Gonzalez
Sanchez-Medina, Gonzalez, Quesada, Lage, Crespo, Gomez & MachadoLLP
Re: auto repair
The claim appears to be frivolous on its face. You may have a right to recover the costs and fees you incur defending the claim under section 57.105 of the Florida Statutes. Advise the court of all the facts and good luck.
Answered on 6/12/02, 10:18 am