Buscemi v. 6060 Realty Corp.

This is an appeal of an order finding that the Miami Beach property of Marie Buscemi was not her homestead in 1992 and 1993. For the following reasons, we reverse.

Buscemi, who is more than 80 years old, alleges she maintained her homestead in Miami Beach in 1992 and 1993 even though at the time she was temporarily residing in Big Pine Key, which was closer to her medical treatments in Key West. The trial court held an evidentiary hearing on the issue on May 10, 1994. Prior to the hearing, on February 22, 1994, Buscemi’s attorney filed a motion to withdraw. The counsel cited irreconcilable…