Ayala Wins $335,000 Equitable Lien in Complex Miami Property Dispute

When business disputes become intertwined with real estate and substantial financial investments, the consequences can be devastating. In a recent Miami-Dade County jury trial, our attorneys Eduardo A. Maura and M. Julia Solivan secured a significant victory on behalf of our client, obtaining a $335,000 damages award and a $335,000 equitable lien against a Miami property.

The verdict protects our client’s financial interest in the property and ensures that her investment cannot simply be ignored or erased.

A Dispute Over Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars

Our client filed suit after investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into the purchase and maintenance of a Miami condominium. According to the lawsuit, although she funded the acquisition and continued paying expenses associated with the property, ownership was ultimately transferred without fair compensation.

Following a jury trial, the court entered final judgment in our client’s favor on two of the case’s most significant claims.

Jury Awards $335,000 for Unjust Enrichment

The jury found in favor of our client on her claim for Unjust Enrichment against one of the defendants.

In practical terms, unjust enrichment prevents someone from unfairly benefiting at another person’s expense. Here, the jury concluded that our client was entitled to recover $335,000 because the defendant received the benefit of her financial contributions without providing fair compensation. The Court entered judgment awarding our client the full $335,000 in damages.

Court Imposes $335,000 Equitable Lien on the Property

One of the most important outcomes of the case was the Court’s decision to also impose a $335,000 equitable lien against the Miami property at the center of the dispute.

An equitable lien is a powerful legal remedy, and rather than simply awarding money, it places a legal claim directly against the property itself. This protects the prevailing party’s interest and prevents the property from being freely transferred without addressing the judgment.

The Court further declared that our client holds a $335,000 equitable lien on the property, with the amount increasing to include applicable interest and recoverable costs. For our client, this provides meaningful security beyond a monetary judgment alone.

Together, these rulings strengthen our client’s ability to enforce the judgment and recover what she is legally entitled to receive.

Attorney M. Julia Solivan stated, “Obtaining both a substantial damages award and an equitable lien provides our client with more than just a wonderful verdict, but also with meaningful protection for her financial interests. We’re grateful the jury carefully considered the evidence and reached a just result.”

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[The opinions in this blog are not intended to be legal advice. You should consult with an attorney about the particulars of your case].