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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Home -> Forums -> Lottery News -> Judge rules man has no right to ex-girlfriend's lottery winnings Judge rules man has no right to ex-girlfriend's lottery winnings Florida Lottery: Judge rules man has no right to ex-girlfriend's lottery winningsRating:A Seminole County, Florida, man who sued his ex-girlfriend for half of her $1 million Florida Lottery winnings went away empty-handed Tuesday, her attorney said. After 1½ days of testimony, Circuit Judge Alan Dickey ruled in favor of defendant Lynn Anne Poirier in what's known as a directed verdict — meaning the plaintiff's case was deemed legally insufficient. Howard Browning, who is unemployed, and Poirier, a Seminole County special-education teacher for more than three decades, had lived together for 16 years, he said. They agreed that if either ever won a lottery, they would share the winnings, he contended. In 2007, he gave her $20 for a ticket, and she won, he argued in court. Poirier disputes that account, said her attorney, Mark Sessums of Lakeland. Poirier bought the ticket herself, never agreed to share any winnings, had been trying to get Browning to leave her Geneva farmhouse for some time and eventually evicted him, Sessums said. She later sold the house. Orlando Sentinel We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 51 comments. Last comment 3 months ago by . Take The Money And Run Hooksett, NH United States Member #111467 May 25, 2011 1698 Posts Online | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 11:18 am - IP Logged | |
BOO-HOO! for poor Howard Browning.  Here's a news flash..........get a job, and start buying your own lotto tickets.   MONEY is the root of all Easy lifestyle, Volunteerism in community, Instant immunity from poverty, Living & giving large.  | | |
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Las Vegas United States Member #119229 November 17, 2011 12 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 11:36 am - IP Logged | |
I wonder? If he bought the winning ticket and she sued him, would the judge rule the same way? | | |
Pennsylvania United States Member #17377 June 10, 2005 2890 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 12:05 pm - IP Logged | |
I wonder? If he bought the winning ticket and she sued him, would the judge rule the same way? I must concur. Simply put IF he were a stay at home Dad raising her children/their kids, the courts would still side with the lady. Reason being...us women are to appear helpless and need all the govt help possible to reach the status of men. By the way..I do NOT adhere to that statement...its an observation I have seen with living 50 years on this earth and watching as Justice is swiftly blinded by gender. She graciously "evicted" him after she most likely had the monies in hand...What a back handed thing to do. I'm sure there is MORE To both sides of this story...but the judge ruled...and someone is left the fool. ________________________________ Wanna Make God laugh? ..Tell him your plans. | | |
Clarksville United States Member #489 July 15, 2002 14257 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 12:21 pm - IP Logged | |
I wonder? If he bought the winning ticket and she sued him, would the judge rule the same way? Probably not. That is why I don't condone folks "living together" for long periods of time. Someone always gets the short end of the stick. If he had married her, she would have had to split..regardless. It takes Everyone's input to HIT the number..all are equally important. | | |
Orlando, FL United States Member #115805 August 28, 2011 259 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 12:44 pm - IP Logged | |
 OMG! I'm so sick and tired of hearing about all these people who want to sue others for lottery winnings that DO NOT BELONG TO THEM
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United States Member #122703 February 6, 2012 127 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 12:51 pm - IP Logged | |
Sign your tickets, I don't care if you buy them with your brother, your mother or the local church pastor. I sign all my tickets, even the ones I give as gifts. I may give a ticket as a gift, but I am <snip> sure not stupid enough to let you walk away with millions and I get nothing in the event the ticket turns out to be a winner. This post has been automatically changed by the Lottery Post computer system to remove inappropriate content and/or spam. | | |
S.E.Iowa United States Member #120520 December 21, 2011 335 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 1:15 pm - IP Logged | |
Theres something to be said for that little piece of paper...the marriage license. When I was a boy I was told that anybody could become President; I'm beginning to believe it. ~Clarence Darrow There ought to be one day - just one - when there is open season on senators. ~Will Rogers | | |
st. pete United States Member #6804 September 3, 2004 914 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 2:11 pm - IP Logged | |
Theres something to be said for that little piece of paper...the marriage license. I argee with that!!!!! Shacking Up never pays off----- | | |
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United States Member #122656 February 5, 2012 5 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 2:30 pm - IP Logged | |
Sign your tickets, I don't care if you buy them with your brother, your mother or the local church pastor. I sign all my tickets, even the ones I give as gifts. I may give a ticket as a gift, but I am <snip> sure not stupid enough to let you walk away with millions and I get nothing in the event the ticket turns out to be a winner. This post has been automatically changed by the Lottery Post computer system to remove inappropriate content and/or spam. Smart idea...never thought to sign the ticket even if it was a gift because they can't claim it without you! | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them hills, son United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 9579 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 2:40 pm - IP Logged | |
Sign your tickets, I don't care if you buy them with your brother, your mother or the local church pastor. I sign all my tickets, even the ones I give as gifts. I may give a ticket as a gift, but I am <snip> sure not stupid enough to let you walk away with millions and I get nothing in the event the ticket turns out to be a winner. This post has been automatically changed by the Lottery Post computer system to remove inappropriate content and/or spam. Ahh Jeeeze. I'd tell ya to keep it. Unfrigginbelievable. . I will not comply. I will never submit.
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Washington State United States Member #34373 February 26, 2006 323 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 2:55 pm - IP Logged | |
Sign your tickets, I don't care if you buy them with your brother, your mother or the local church pastor. I sign all my tickets, even the ones I give as gifts. I may give a ticket as a gift, but I am <snip> sure not stupid enough to let you walk away with millions and I get nothing in the event the ticket turns out to be a winner. This post has been automatically changed by the Lottery Post computer system to remove inappropriate content and/or spam. OMG, a gift is a gift is a gift. If you don't want to give a lottery ticket as a gift, completely and totally, then just don't do it! In the case in the original article, it is hard to really know from the facts given whether the two ever agreed to share or not. The burden of proof was on him, and he couldn't prove it. If two or more people want to make such an agreement, shacking up or not, the solution is simple - just get it in writing and have it notarized! | | |
Seattle, Washington United States Member #121168 January 3, 2012 24 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 3:13 pm - IP Logged | |
What a loser. Here's a tip, dude: grow up, get a job and pay your own way... just like the rest of us. | | |
United States Member #72957 March 18, 2009 562 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 3:16 pm - IP Logged | |
It is a bad idea to begin or continue living with someone, or maintaining a relationship, when one does not enjoy the other person's company; because it sends unhelpful messages and feelings towards them. It is unhelpful to both people and others around them. 
Having millions of dollars in my financial accounts means more, consistent fun for me.
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Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them hills, son United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 9579 Posts Offline | | Posted: February 8, 2012, 3:35 pm - IP Logged | |
There's a few wimmins out there livin' in houses I bought that if I'da had my druthers I'da lived with 'em instead of marryin' 'em. Cuz like ol' Merle Haggard said: My hat don't hang on the same nail too long My ears can't stand to hear the same ol' song And I don't leave the highway long enough To bog down in the mud Cuz I got Ramblin' Fever in my blood I caught this Ramblin' Fever long ago When I first heard a lonesome whistle blow And if someone said I ever gave a dam They dam sure told you wrong Cuz I've had Ramblin' Fever all along Sometimes I like to bed down on a sofa And let some pretty lady rub my back Spend the early mornin' drinkin' coffee Talkin' about when I'll be coming back But I don't let no woman tie me down And I'll never get too old to get around I wanna die along the hi-way and rot away Like some old hi-line pole And rest this Ramblin' Fever in my soul . I will not comply. I will never submit.
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