Legal Opinion
U.S. Trust Co. of Florida Savings Bank v. Haig
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided April 16, 1997No. 96-1670PublishedCited by 8 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
STONE, Judge.
We reverse an order granting a motion to extend time for filing a claim against an estate.
Appellees purchased a residence from the decedent. The decedent received a purchase money mortgage on the residence, and also executed a five-year guaranty in favor of Appellees. The guaranty provided that a portion of the house would be free from leaks and cracks caused by structural defects. In the event a defect appeared within the guaranty period, the decedent would repair it or Appellees would be entitled to a set-off against the mortgage. The guaranty set forth a procedure for making…
2Cases cited14 opinions
- Mullane v. Central Hanover Bank & Trust Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1950
- Tulsa Professional Collection Services, Inc. v. PopeSupreme Court of the United States · 1988
- Spohr v. BerrymanSupreme Court of Florida · 1991
- Comerica Bank v. SDI Operating PartnersDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1996
- American Surety Company of New York v. MurphySupreme Court of Florida · 1942
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3Cited by8 opinions
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- Foster v. CianciDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 2000
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