Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

I was sued in small claims court and given 45 days to gather all my personal and financial information, I took it to the court house to be turned in and was told I have to send it to the plaintiff, How is that possible she gets all my information and can't prove the charges. Our dicision was set in the mail. No payment amount or time limit. I am so very upset over this entire issue. I need advise.

Asked on 6/28/16, 12:19 pm

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Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

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I think you may be confused, or at least it sounds like it. You are referring to a Fact Information Sheet. Apparently, the plaintiff was awarded a judgment at the conclusion or subsequent to the small claims pre-trial conference. I don't know what you mean by your decision was sent in the mail, but in my experience, I have found that many people mistakenly believe that if they cannot pay on a debt, that the inability to pay is a defense to the debt. If you didn't appear at the pre-trial conference, the creditor probably obtained a judgement by default. Regardless, if there is a judgment entered against you, and the creditor sent you a Fact Information Sheet, you have to return the Fact Information Sheet to the creditor (or its attorney), not the Clerk.

Answered on 6/28/16, 12:29 pm

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Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

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I agree with Mr. Kaufman. It sounds like a judgment was awarded against you and you are required to provide asset information to the Plaintiff. you really need to see some legal help in order to make sure you are protected.

Answered on 6/28/16, 2:52 pm

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