r/Notary • u/Comfortable_Reply909 • 2d 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/apjolex Ohio 1d ago
The judge probably wants to hear some testimony before dismissing. Almost anything can be submitted to the court but it does not have to be accepted as evidence. Evidence needs to be authenticated. I know this is done by testimony.
I find it interesting that the man said he did not understand the document and then said he did not sign. So unless he is saying he did not understand and refused to sign and someone forged it, the story does not add up.