Fourth DCA Case: Magistrate Findings Upheld in Palm Beach Marriage Dissolution

Are you in the midst of a civil case in West Palm Beach  for tortious interference with an expectancy interest? Has the case been referred to a magistrate? Do you know what that means or how it alters your strategy? Check out this recent case out of the Fourth District Court of Appeal and learn more.

Magistrate

• A magistrate is a type of judge that can help unclog the dockets of West Palm Beach courts.
• You may have seen these in family court following a dissolution of marriage or in the civil court when you are pursuing a trial.
• Do you know what the magistrate does that is different from the judge?
• How does the appointment of a magistrate change your trial strategy?
• Experienced West Palm Beach probate litigators know that a trial is not just about facts its about strategies.
• A magistrate will prepare a report on the facts of the case.
• It is up to the judge to decide whether or not they accept those facts or wish to depart from them.
• Can you petition the court and let them know how you feel about the matter?
• Do you know what such a petition would require?
• Are you prepared to go into court and win a case for tortious interference with an expectancy interest?
• Learn how.

Boyd v. Boyd

• This was an appeal to the Fourth District Court of Appeals in and for West Palm Beach.
• The court hears all types of appeals including marital /post-marital disputes such as the instant case.
• Here a magistrate was appointed to prepare a report.
• Neither party objected to the magistrate’s findings and the court followed those findings in its judgment.
• When you are appointed a magistrate do you know your rights?

Want to learn more?

Check out the entire case by clicking here.