Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Florida
Witnessing Documents
In cases involving leases, personal guarantees or promissory notes:
Can a witness to a party signing a document,
be held liable if the signator defaults?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Witnessing Documents
NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney�s individualized advice for you. By reading the �Response� to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.
RESPONSE: Based only on the facts as you have provided, I cannot see how a witness to a signature could be held personally liable without agreeing to be personally liable for the underlying obligation. Good luck.
Randall Gilbert
Re: Witnessing Documents
If only signing as witness, no liability as relates to your queston.