Sherrifs sale listing quandry...

[netpred]

How much money are we talking about? One has to way cost benefit when deciding direction.

$200k more or less.

For this kind of money you should not rely on any free legal advice on an internet forum. You should retain, or at least consult, a competent lawyer. The Law Society has a lawyer referral service where you dial a 1-800 number for a small fee under $10. You will be provided with the name of a lawyer who practices in this area and who will meet with you for 30 minutes at no charge. The number is in the phone book or on the Law Society's website.

[Pfm1011]

For this kind of money you should not rely on any free legal advice on an internet forum. You should retain, or at least consult, a competent lawyer. The Law Society has a lawyer referral service where you dial a 1-800 number for a small fee under $10. You will be provided with the name of a lawyer who practices in this area and who will meet with you for 30 minutes at no charge. The number is in the phone book or on the Law Society's website.

Absolutely

 I would try  use a local lawyer, preferably recommended..he will be less likely to screw you as he has to face you in town and doesn't want the bad reputation locally

Just be very careful not to fall into the lawyer trap and end up spending 300 K in legals to win a moral battle  ... Forget all attitude and emotion..and never forget ..the lawyers sole mission is to take all your money and leave you penniless..then move on to the next victim..nothing more and nothing less..

If you win or if you lose they could care less..they have your money and blame the loss, not on their incompetence but on "litigation risk"

Do not be fooled by " when you win you get your legals"  This is a complete lie  If you were to win a landslide victory ..you may get 50 to 60% of what you actually spent..  most of the time 30% if you are lucky.. Yes the judge will make a speech about how disgusting it is that the lawyers charged so much and may even give them a nasty look down his nose..then they will all go out for golf later and laugh

And remember ..don't be impressed by the fancy law office..your paying for it.

And even better meet over lunch..the lawyer will buy you lunch like a hero..then bill it back to you plus the 500 for the hour it took to eat it.. If you are real lucky he will bring a coworker who can "provide a second opinion"  In plain English..screw you for another couple K while scooping a free lunch to boot

Ask for a written plan how they propose to end the matter in a cost efficient and expeditious method...hahahaha good luck getting a quote from these clowns

Couple things

Only make necessary security moves..IE liens , certificates of pending litigation etc but avoid filing the lawsuit ..Let them do it and you only defend. do not counter sue.

 If you must sue..keep it short sweet and no damages..principle and simple interest only.  Forget the equity, forget profit ..You wont get damages anyways so why give them more reason to fight.. Do not try to crush your opponent..they will fight to the death and bankrupt you both. All your profits will go to the lawyers.

Immediately make a rule 49 offer to settle for the amount with no damages.. provided you get 1 penny more then your offer they will get hit with all legals at a substantial indemnity basis  ( its the best you can do..not all but a fair chunk)

Before going to the lawyer ..make a "without prejudice" demand to your ex-partner . Interest and principle only..Hopefully they are smart enough to avoid the fight and give you what they owe you and be satisfied screwing you for the profit..Lick you wounds and take it as a lesson ..Never Ever have a partner...

The minute you retain a lawyer..your life will go to sh*t