Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

in florida, can i sue someone that owes me money in small claims court if they are in prison now?

last communication with this person was in 2006, just found out recently that he is in prison, so does that void my statute of limitations?


Asked on 12/16/09, 2:43 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

You can sue anyone you want. Whether you can collect is another matter.

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Answered on 12/21/09, 4:33 pm
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

You can sue someone who is in prison, but what the odds that you'll get your money?

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Answered on 12/22/09, 12:55 pm


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