Wolff v. Piwko

Mr. and Mrs. Wolff appeal a non-final order vacating a prior default final judgment against the appellee, Michael J. Piwko, for money damages. We reverse and remand for reinstatement of the final judgment.

The Wolffs leased a house to Piwko, a Florida-licensed real estate salesperson, for a term of 18 months. The parties entered into a written lease. After Piwko failed to make the August 2009 rent payment, the Wolffs commenced an action in county court seeking eviction and holdover (double) rent for the months following the end of the lease term. Piwko answered and filed a counterclaim…