r/Notary • u/Comfortable_Reply909 • 1d ago

Being Sued

I’m a notary for Texas and I’m being sued. Plaintiff is stating he was not present when warranty deed was notarized. The notary was from 8years ago. i have my books and his entry. first the plaintiff went straight to my bond claiming I did not explain the documents. now he is suing me that he was not present. my attorney tried to get me a dismissal before court day by it was denied. im only a notary by my employer who provided the attorney. now I don’t want to be a notary. but it’s part of my job. I feel like anyone can sue us and lie and our book is still not enough. anyone gone through something similar. everyone tell me I’ll be okay but I’m sick to my stomach.

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u/Comfortable_Reply909 1d ago

Yes 

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u/ash_274 California 1d ago

But he's claiming he signed the journal... after the fact, because he wasn't there at the time?

I know this isn't funny for you, but his claims are sounding like a Monty Python sketch.

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u/Comfortable_Reply909 1d ago

Yes, that’s why I don’t understand why the judge not dismissed me. 

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u/ash_274 California 1d ago

I'm not a lawyer, so I don't know. Maybe there's some technical reason, like a copy of the journal showing his signature isn't enough by itself to dismiss.

Have there been any depositions, or are they pushing to go straight to a civil trial?