Legal Question in Business Law in Florida

Re: US Corp and cdn person

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I cannot say whether or not it would be beneficial to "go after him" in a Canadian court. You will need to have your contract reviewed by your lawyer and see if jurisdiction is proper there or in Florida. If you sue in the wrong jurisdiction, the suit will be dismissed.

From a practical standpoint, it would probably make more sense to sue in Florida so that you would not have to then domesticate a foreign judgment obtained elsewhere here in order to collect on the judgment. I would suggest that you consult a Florida attorney to discuss your options.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: US Corp and cdn person

We would need to read your contract to know where you can sue. We deal with international issues like this often.

NanceGroup.com