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June 9, 2023

Clarke v. Global Guaranteed Goods and Services, Inc.

The Sixth DCA held that a trial court could not modify a settlement agreement’s terms after a payment default. Global Guaranteed Goods and Services missed part of its agreed $60,000 payment to Clarke, triggering a $40,000 default penalty. Although Global argued the court lacked jurisdiction due to a prior dismissal, the DCA found this issue waived. The court reversed the trial decision, instructing enforcement of the original settlement terms and allowing Clarke to pursue additional proceedings to secure his lien rights.