Business Disputes & Injunctions
Businesses routinely enter into contractual agreements with business partners, individuals, and other companies. Sometimes, a dispute arises under such contracts, and a lawsuit must be brought. Some of those cases even require immediate action via an injunction. These cases may also reveal – aside from a simple breach of contract – issues of fraud and even theft. The attorneys of Jackson Law International are experienced in handling a wide variety of such matters.
Recovering a Stolen Luxury Bus
Recently, I was retained by a family-owned German manufacturing firm that specializes in the production, installation, and sales of store construction and luxury interior finishing. The luxury interior finishing division had expanded in the past decade to include luxury yachts and busses. The legal problem centered upon a luxury bus, valued at $1,200,000.00, which had been built out in their German production center. The manufacturer had shipped the luxury bus to Las Vegas, Nevada. There, the luxury bus was to be sold on consignment in a local showroom. Instead, the consignee of this luxury vehicle diverted it into the hands of a local dealer in Central Florida. Speed was of the essence, as the dealer intended to offer the luxury bus for sale at one of the nation’s largest sales events in Tampa, Florida only days later.
Enjoining the Illegal Sale of the Bus
The first step to recover the luxury bus was to file a Verified Ex Parte Emergency Motion for Temporary Injunction. Accompanying the request for an injunction was a 17-Count Complaint containing claims of breach of contract, breach of contract implied in fact, breach of quasi contract, fraud, conversion, civil conspiracy, constructive trust, and replevin against all individuals and entities involved. I immediately secured a hearing before the court. Despite the fact that requests for an injunction involve overcoming significant legal hurdles, the court nevertheless immediately granted the Emergency Motion for Temporary Injunction. Meanwhile, the vehicle had already been transported from its Central Florida location to the Tampa sale location. Nonetheless, I was able to coordinate the service of the court’s injunction upon the event’s organizers and the dealer. Consequently, the defendant had to return the vehicle to the dealer’s lot, pending resolution of the lawsuit.
Ultimately, I was able to secure the return of the luxury bus to the German manufacturer. As a result, the manufacturer was able to ship the vehicle back to Germany. While in transport to Germany, the consignee attempted to utilize the German court system to secure the return of the vehicle. However, working in concert with German attorneys, I was able to assist in explaining the legal basis and justification for the return of the vehicle to the manufacturing firm. As a result, the German court ultimately authorized my client to sell the vehicle in Germany.
The attorneys of Jackson Law International take great pride in assisting small and large companies, whether domestic or international, in their litigation needs. Our firm is dedicated to providing an in-depth evaluation of your potential claims or defenses. Jackson Law International looks forward to the opportunity of serving you.
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