Quiet title actions in Florida are lawsuits filed to resolve disputes about ownership of real property. These actions, rooted in common law and codified in Chapter 65 of the Florida Statutes, are sometimes called “quieting
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Partition in Florida: Legal Process, Defenses, and the Uniform Partition of Heirs Property Act
Partition in Florida is a legal process that allows property co-owners to divide real estate or, if division is not possible, to sell it and distribute the proceeds. Unlike other real property actions such as ejectment or...
Ejectment in Florida is a legal proceeding that allows a property owner to remove someone wrongfully claiming possession of real property. Unlike landlord-tenant eviction actions, ejectment is reserved for disputes involving
Most construction disputes rely on contracts, but courts sometimes apply promissory estoppel when a party makes a promise without an enforceable contract. Florida courts recognize this doctrine in limited construction...
When construction defects occur, courts must decide how to calculate damages. Florida courts apply the Economic Waste Doctrine, which prevents awarding repair costs that far exceed the value gained . How Damages Are...