Asked 7/14/2016 – Galveston, TX

There is a fraud committed by couple of people and firm together. There was an agreement which related to a property which was signed by home owner (in Galveston, TX) and few culprits (who pretended to be authorized signers) who never worked for the company where the document was signed (in Ohio State). Homeowner found about the fraud and asked the notary who notarized the signer and both the notary and signer (both in OH) refuse to answer questions about this notary fraud and not willing to help the homeowner.

If the homeowner wants to sue them for fraud/damages, This document is affecting the liens/clouding the title and homeowner wants to file lawsuit against these 2 person (notary and the signer and the firms who created and filed the document in Texas).

1) where the law suit should begin ? In Texas or in Ohio state?

2) How the homeowner in TX can sue the 2 in Ohio?

3) who are to be sued? The 2 individuals along with the firm in Texas and/or in Ohio?

Answer

This is not a criminal law question if you want to file a civil suit. Generally, civil jurisdiction will lie 1) where the property is located or 2) where the contract was executed. If you want criminal charges filed, you must contact local law enforcement and let them handle the investigation