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Suing a business is very
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Suing a business is very
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Suing a business is very similar to suing an individual. The only difference when you sue an incorporated business in Florida is whom you provide notice of the lawsuit. In a small claims case that involves suing a private citizen, you file the complaint and then serve the individual with notice of the pending lawsuit. This is called service of process. However, if you sue a business, you must check with the Florida Secretary of State’s office to determine who is registered to accept service on the business’ behalf. Then, you provide a copy of the filed complaint to this designated individual. For example, visit http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com/property_small_claims.asp for information about filing a small claims complaint in Florida. In addition, read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/florida/other/article/filing-small-claim-miami-dade-county for additional information about the small claims process.
Suing a business is very similar to suing an individual. The only difference when you sue an incorporated business in Florida is whom you provide notice of the lawsuit. In a small claims case that involves suing a private citizen, you file the complaint and then serve the individual with notice of the pending lawsuit. This is called service of process. However, if you sue a business, you must check with the Florida Secretary of State’s office to determine who is registered to accept service on the business’ behalf. Then, you provide a copy of the filed complaint to this designated individual. For example, visit http://www.miami-dadeclerk.com/property_small_claims.asp for information about filing a small claims complaint in Florida. In addition, read http://www.freelegalaid.com/nav/florida/other/article/filing-small-claim-miami-dade-county for additional information about the small claims process.