Pa106 Unit 1

Smart & Lee PPC

1212 Third Avenue

Suite 300

Bellevue, Florida 25515

September 22, 2014

Jim Knott, Easy Construction

305 Hanford Avenue

Richland, Florida 25518

Dear Mr. Knott:

The following information is being provided to you, in that, you are aware of the initial process of a lawsuit moving forward.

The initial court pleadings. A lawsuit will begin with a complaint, in civil matters, or a petition, in probate manners (“probate” includes anything filed in Probate Court). Once the petition has been filed, the opposing party (Cindy Tank) has the opportunity to proceed with an answer or objection. This set of pleadings must be completed before the case can begin.

A hearing date will be scheduled from 30 to 60 days after a petition (a method of legally asking for something) is filed. During the initial hearing, very little will happen. This is not a trial date. Nothing will be decided on this date. You typically do not have to appear to the initial hearing because your attorney will appear for you, but you are welcome to attend if you so wish.

In trial. If in a situation where a case makes it to trial, this is the point in the process where evidence provided will be presented to the Court and a decision will be made by the Judge or jury. Once the trial is over, it is possible to have numerous filings, closing briefs, motions or other items that have been required to be prepared and filed with the Court. In the case of a “bench trial”, a decision will be taken “under submission”, meaning you will not know the result of your case for at least two months from the trial date, and all closing briefs have been filed with the Court.

In closing, if you need more information we will keep you informed regarding your case. Please do not hesitate to contact us if a question does arise.

Sincerely,

Smart & Lee PPC

Ms. Ima Smart

Ms. Ima Smart

Attorney at Law