Boatman Ricci

$440,000

Real Estate Fraud, Breach of Contract

Jury verdict in favor of clients Daniel and Kim Morrison against Donald and Rickie Harless for concealing severe water and mold damage in a residential property.

Foreclosure, Procedural Law

Appellate court reversed a default judgment in a foreclosure action because the defendant was never properly served, highlighting the importance of confirming sufficiency of service.

Probate Litigation, Real Estate Disputes, Trust Law

A Florida appellate court reversed a trial court's decision, ruling against a widow who held a life estate and attempted to sell property where the remainder interest was held in trust, citing an impermissible conflict of interest and lack of authority.

Civil Litigation, Discovery Sanctions

Court upheld severe sanctions, including striking pleadings and entering default, against a plaintiff who repeatedly refused to comply with discovery requests and court orders, emphasizing personal responsibility for compliance.

Commercial Eviction, Contract Law, Real Estate Disputes

Florida's Second District Court of Appeal reversed a trial court's award of future rent in a commercial eviction action, ruling that the landlord was not entitled to such damages without an express acceleration clause in the lease.

Civil Procedure, Settlement

Discussion on the requirement for apportionment in multi-party proposals for settlement under Florida law, emphasizing that offers must clearly state amounts allocated to each party unless joint and several liability exceptions apply.