What Happens When Someone Dies Without Having A Valid Will?
According to Florida law, any part of the estate of a decedent not effectively disposed of by will passes to the decedent’s heirs as intestate property: 732.101 Intestate estate.— (1) Any part of the estate of a decedent not effectively disposed of by will passes to...
Why publish a notice to creditors in summary administration?
Publishing a notice to creditors in summary administration can bar creditor claims when the creditor fails to file a claim within three months after the time of first publication or 30 days of receiving the notice directly. Additionally, publication reduces the amount...
Is A Widow Responsible For Her Husband’s Debt In Florida?
According to Florida law, a widow (surviving spouse) is not responsible for her husband's debt after his death. The personal representative of the husband’s estate (assuming probate is necessary, which may not be the case) is responsible for paying any valid, properly...
What Types Of Damages Can Be Recovered In A Defamation Suit?
According to Florida law, two types of compensatory damages can be recovered in a defamation suit, general damages and special damages: In determining the types of compensatory damages recoverable in a defamation suit, Florida law recognizes two classes: general and...
Do All Car Accidents Need To Be Reported To The Police?
According to Florida law, all motor vehicle accidents that result in injury to, or death of any persons, or damage to any vehicle or other property with an apparent amount of at least $500 must be reported: The driver of a vehicle involved in a crash resulting in...
What Does Product Liability Mean Under Florida Law?
According to Florida Law, statutory law, and case law, product liability means 1) a personal injury or property damage resulting from the use of a product and 2) a civil action based upon a theory of strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty, nuisance, or...
What Happens If I Use My Car For Business Purposes?
Under Florida law, if you fail to disclose that your vehicle is being used for business purposes then your auto insurance carrier can deny coverage and rescind your policy for a material misrepresentation when you submitted your policy application. For example, in...
How Do You Define “Defective Product” Under Florida Law?
According to Florida statutory law, a consumer product is considered defective when a manufacturer or seller does not comply with the federal or state codes, statutes, rules, regulations, or standards, there's a connection between noncompliance and an injury, the...
What is Strict Liability For Failure To Warn in Florida?
According to Florida law, and standard jury instruction 403.8, in order to prevail on a strict liability claim for failure to warn, a jury must determine a product is defective because "the foreseeable risks of harm from the product could have been reduced or avoided...
What is the Statute of Limitations on Product Liability in Florida?
According to Florida Statutory Law, the statute of limitations on product liability is four years, with a 10-year maximum period for an action involving a latent defect: WITHIN FOUR YEARS.— (a) An action founded on negligence. (b) An action relating to the...