Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Florida

Can an ohio plaintiff file in an ohio municipal court with a claim of property damage ($4k) against a florida domiciled woman? The woman is elderly but I believe she was duped under a threat of default judgment, is there any recourse if the plaintiff was supposed to file in the state which has jurisdiction over the woman? And if so, what is the recourse?


Asked on 5/25/17, 1:13 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

The court will review the file to determine whether there is good service of process under Ohio law. The defendant can challenge jurisdiction then. Just because someone lives in Florida does not automatically mean that suit must be filed in Florida.

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Answered on 5/25/17, 5:47 am
Barry Stein De Cardenas, Freixas, Stein & Zachary

Yes they can. As long as service was perfected and jurisdiction obtained final judgment may be valid and enforceable. Much more info needed. Florida resident does not have the be sued only in Florida.

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Answered on 5/25/17, 6:17 am


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