The Florida Supreme Court has rejected the request of Florida based U.S. Rep Alan Grayson to halt all Florida foreclosures being pursued by 3 south Florida foreclosure mills while those firms are being investigated by the Florida Attorney General's Office. The Court stated that it does not have the authority under the Florida Constitution and the rules of the court to stop pending foreclosure cases due to allegations of fraud and/or attorney misconduct.
Rep. Grayson asked the court to take action in a September 20 letter to Chief Justice Charles T. Canady .The court said the cases must first be adjudicated fully by the trial courts before the Supreme Court can get involved and suggested that Rep. Grayson request The Florida Bar take action. In response to the Florida Supreme Court's letter, Rep. Grayson said "we appreciate the guidance of the Florida Supreme Court...we have to put an end to this epidemic of fraud on the courts, which is robbing people of their homes." Grayson also stated that his staff is preparing the paperwork to request the Florida Bar's cooperation.
This is another step in the fight to help Florida homeowners facing foreclosure. If you are facing a Florida Foreclosure Lawsuit, contact a Jacksonville Foreclosure Lawyer or a Florida Foreclosure Lawyer today to explore the defenses that may be available to you.
