Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
I am an US citizen with real state investments in Brazil. Are those proprties subject to lawsuits from US claimers ?
Asked on 5/20/11, 7:03 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
Most countries will enforce judgments from the courts of other countries. Whether and how a particular American judgment could be enforced in Brazil will depend upon that country's laws. The judgment creditor would probably have to hire a lawyer in Brazil, but if the judgment is large enough and your properties are valuable enough then it would make sense for him to do this.
Answered on 5/20/11, 7:10 pm
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Generally yes, but you should speak with an attorney in Brazil.
Answered on 5/20/11, 11:03 pm