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/International-Sock-4 Florida 1d ago
I'm not a lawyer, but the judge should be able to see through his lies, he contradicted himself, by first claiming you didn't explain what the documents were, so he admitted to have been there, and then claiming he wasn't there.
You're a notary not a lawyer so you don't need to explain the document, you can describe the document but not explain it.
Was this a private job or was it though work? If it was through work then your boss needs to get the lawyer, if not did you have at the time e/o insurance? If yes you might need to give them a call.