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.