Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Re: bad checks

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In order to get your money, under Florida law, you may be able to obtain damages under various theories depending on the actual fact pattern. For example, if the checks were written in order for the person to get goods or services from you, you might pursue a case for civil theft which provides treble damages or three times the amount of the sum in question plus court costs, interest and a reasonable attorney's fee. There scenarios are too numerous to discuss all but you should consult an attorney to review your legal options.

Re: bad checks

Writing bad checks is a crime which the State Attorney's Office might pursue criminally. Depending upon the amount of the checks it may be worth hiring an attorney to recover the money in civil court. If not, you could always pursue it in small claims court yourself. Collecting any judgment you receive is another matter.

Good luck,

David Ellis

Re: bad checks

Check fraud is illegal. Inform the police.