Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

I bought a boat from a fellow who lived in Crystal River 11 years ago. His x-wife has filed a suit against me cliaming the USCG bill of sale was not signed by her and whe is demanding the return of the boat. The fraud was commited by her x-husband who passed away in June of this year. I was the purchaser of the boat and I had the seller sign a USCG bill of sale to complete the sale prior to paying him for the boat. The sale took place in Pinellas county and that is where (the co defendant in the suit) notarized the document. I responded to the lawsuit with a letter to the clerk and the Judge stating the purchase took place 11 years ago in Pinellas County.

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Giving the court an answer stating the purchase took place (11) years ago in Florida's Second Court District.


Asked on 10/09/09, 1:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Angelo Marino Angelo Marino Jr. PA

You need to this right and hire a lawyer or you may loose. It appears the statute of limitations has passed.

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Answered on 10/09/09, 1:18 pm
Lesly Longa Longa Law P.A.

If you are being sued, you need to file an answer that asserts certain defenses based upon the facts of what happened. An attorney can help you with this.

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Answered on 10/09/09, 7:15 pm


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