Version: Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

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• CITATIONS TO OPINIONS ADOPTING OR AMENDING RULES

Rules (94)

• RULE 1.010 SCOPE AND TITLE OF RULES
• RULE 1.020 PRIVACY AND COURT RECORDS
• RULE 1.030 NONVERIFICATION OF PLEADINGS
• RULE 1.040 ONE FORM OF ACTION
• RULE 1.041 LIMITED APPEARANCE ATTORNEYS
• RULE 1.050 WHEN ACTION COMMENCED
• RULE 1.060 TRANSFERS OF ACTIONS
• RULE 1.061 CHOICE OF FORUM
• RULE 1.070 PROCESS
• RULE 1.071 CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE TO STATE STATUTE OR COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL CHARTER, ORDINANCE, OR FRANCHISE; NOTICE BY PARTY
• RULE 1.080 SERVICE AND FILING OF PLEADINGS; ORDERS; DOCUMENTS; AND TRANSCRIPTS
• RULE 1.090 TIME
• RULE 1.100 PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS
• RULE 1.110 GENERAL RULES OF PLEADING
• RULE 1.115 PLEADING MORTGAGE FORECLOSURES
• RULE 1.120 PLEADING SPECIAL MATTERS
• RULE 1.130 ATTACHING COPY OF CAUSE OF ACTION AND EXHIBITS
• RULE 1.140 DEFENSES
• RULE 1.150 SHAM PLEADINGS
• RULE 1.160 MOTIONS
• RULE 1.170 COUNTERCLAIMS AND CROSSCLAIMS
• RULE 1.180 THIRD-PARTY PRACTICE
• RULE 1.190 AMENDED AND SUPPLEMENTAL PLEADINGS
• RULE 1.200 CASE MANAGEMENT; PRETRIAL PROCEDURE
• RULE 1.201 COMPLEX LITIGATION
• RULE 1.202 CONFERRAL PRIOR TO FILING MOTIONS
• RULE 1.210 PARTIES
• RULE 1.220 CLASS ACTIONS
• RULE 1.221 HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS AND CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATIONS
• RULE 1.222 MOBILE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATIONS
• RULE 1.230 INTERVENTIONS
• RULE 1.240 INTERPLEADER
• RULE 1.250 MISJOINDER AND NONJOINDER OF PARTIES
• RULE 1.260 SURVIVOR; SUBSTITUTION OF PARTIES
• RULE 1.270 CONSOLIDATION; SEPARATE TRIALS
• RULE 1.280 GENERAL PROVISIONS GOVERNING DISCOVERY
• RULE 1.285 INADVERTENT DISCLOSURE OF PRIVILEGED MATERIALS
• RULE 1.290 DEPOSITIONS BEFORE ACTION OR PENDING APPEAL
• RULE 1.300 PERSONS BEFORE WHOM DEPOSITIONS MAY BE TAKEN
• RULE 1.310 DEPOSITIONS ON ORAL EXAMINATION
• RULE 1.320 DEPOSITIONS UPON WRITTEN QUESTIONS .
• RULE 1.330 USE OF DEPOSITIONS IN COURT PROCEEDINGS
• RULE 1.340 INTERROGATORIES TO PARTIES
• RULE 1.350 PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS AND ENTRY ON LAND FOR INSPECTION AND OTHER PURPOSES
• RULE 1.351 PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS AND THINGS WITHOUT DEPOSITION
• RULE 1.360 EXAMINATION OF PERSONS
• RULE 1.370 REQUESTS FOR ADMISSION
• RULE 1.380 FAILURE TO MAKE DISCOVERY; SANCTIONS
• RULE 1.390 DEPOSITIONS OF EXPERT WITNESSES
• RULE 1.410 SUBPOENA
• RULE 1.420 DISMISSAL OF ACTIONS
• RULE 1.430 DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL; WAIVER
• RULE 1.431 TRIAL JURY
• RULE 1.440 SETTING ACTION FOR TRIAL
• RULE 1.442 PROPOSALS FOR SETTLEMENT
• RULE 1.450 EVIDENCE
• RULE 1.452 QUESTIONS BY JURORS
• RULE 1.453 JURY REQUEST TO REVIEW TESTIMONY
• RULE 1.455 JUROR NOTEBOOKS
• RULE 1.460 MOTIONS TO CONTINUE TRIAL
• RULE 1.470 EXCEPTIONS UNNECESSARY; JURY INSTRUCTIONS
• RULE 1.480 MOTION FOR A DIRECTED VERDICT
• RULE 1.481 VERDICTS
• RULE 1.490 MAGISTRATES
• RULE 1.491 GENERAL MAGISTRATES FOR RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE MATTERS
• RULE 1.500 DEFAULTS AND FINAL JUDGMENTS THEREON
• RULE 1.510 SUMMARY JUDGMENT
• RULE 1.520 VIEW
• RULE 1.525 MOTIONS FOR COSTS AND ATTORNEYS’ FEES
• RULE 1.530 MOTIONS FOR NEW TRIAL AND REHEARING; AMENDMENTS OF JUDGMENTS; REMITTITUR OR ADDITUR
• RULE 1.535 [REPEALED AUG. 25, 2022, EFFECTIVE OCT. 1, 2022]
• RULE 1.540 RELIEF FROM JUDGMENT, DECREES, OR ORDERS
• RULE 1.545 FINAL DISPOSITION FORM
• RULE 1.550 EXECUTIONS AND FINAL PROCESS
• RULE 1.560 DISCOVERY IN AID OF EXECUTION
• RULE 1.570 ENFORCEMENT OF FINAL JUDGMENTS
• RULE 1.580 WRIT OF POSSESSION
• RULE 1.590 PROCESS IN BEHALF OF AND AGAINST PERSONS NOT PARTIES
• RULE 1.600 DEPOSITS IN COURT
• RULE 1.610 INJUNCTIONS
• RULE 1.620 RECEIVERS
• RULE 1.625 PROCEEDINGS AGAINST SURETY ON JUDICIAL BONDS
• RULE 1.630 EXTRAORDINARY REMEDIES
• RULE 1.650 MEDICAL MALPRACTICE PRESUIT SCREENING
• RULE 1.700 RULES COMMON TO MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION
• RULE 1.710 MEDIATION RULES
• RULE 1.720 MEDIATION PROCEDURES
• RULE 1.730 COMPLETION OF MEDIATION
• RULE 1.750 COUNTY COURT ACTIONS
• RULE 1.800 EXCLUSIONS FROM ARBITRATION
• RULE 1.810 SELECTION AND COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS
• RULE 1.820 HEARING PROCEDURES FOR NON-BINDING ARBITRATION
• RULE 1.830 VOLUNTARY BINDING ARBITRATION
• RULE 1.900 FORMS

Forms (85)

• FORM 1.901 CAPTION
• FORM 1.902 SUMMONS
• FORM 1.903 CROSSCLAIM SUMMONS
• FORM 1.904 THIRD-PARTY SUMMONS
• FORM 1.905 ATTACHMENT
• FORM 1.906 ATTACHMENT — FORECLOSURE
• FORM 1.907 GARNISHMENT
• FORM 1.908 WRIT OF REPLEVIN
• FORM 1.909 DISTRESS
• FORM 1.910 SUBPOENA FOR TRIAL
• FORM 1.911 SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FOR TRIAL
• FORM 1.912 SUBPOENA FOR DEPOSITION
• FORM 1.913 SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM FOR DEPOSITION
• FORM 1.914(A) EXECUTION
• FORM 1.914(B) NOTICE TO APPEAR
• FORM 1.914(C) AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIMANT IN RESPONSE TO NOTICE TO APPEAR
• FORM 1.915 WRIT OF POSSESSION
• FORM 1.916 REPLEVIN ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
• FORM 1.917 NE EXEAT
• FORM 1.918 LIS PENDENS
• FORM 1.919 NOTICE OF ACTION; CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE — NO PROPERTY
• FORM 1.920 NOTICE OF ACTION; CONSTRUCTIVE SERVICE — PROPERTY
• FORM 1.921 NOTICE OF PRODUCTION FROM NONPARTY
• FORM 1.922 SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM WITHOUT DEPOSITION
• FORM 1.923(A) EVICTION SUMMONS—RESIDENTIAL
• FORM 1.923(B) SUMMONS ACTION FOR BACK RENT OR OTHER DAMAGES
• FORM 1.924 AFFIDAVIT OF DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY
• FORM 1.925 COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE
• FORM 1.932 OPEN ACCOUNT
• FORM 1.933 ACCOUNT STATED
• FORM 1.934 PROMISSORY NOTE
• FORM 1.935 GOODS SOLD
• FORM 1.936 MONEY LENT
• FORM 1.937 REPLEVIN
• FORM 1.938 UNLAWFUL DETAINER; FORCIBLE ENTRY; OR UNLAWFUL ENTRY
• FORM 1.939 CONVERSION
• FORM 1.940 EJECTMENT
• FORM 1.941 SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE
• FORM 1.942 CHECK
• FORM 1.944(a) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
• FORM 1.944(b) MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE
• FORM 1.944(c) MOTION FOR ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
• FORM 1.944(d) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
• FORM 1.945 MOTOR VEHICLE NEGLIGENCE COMPLAINT
• FORM 1.946 MOTOR VEHICLE NEGLIGENCE WHEN PLAINTIFF IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE
• FORM 1.947 TENANT EVICTION
• FORM 1.947(b) ANSWER—RESIDENTIAL EVICTION
• FORM 1.948 THIRD-PARTY COMPLAINT. GENERAL FORM
• FORM 1.949 IMPLIED WARRANTY
• FORM 1.951 FALL-DOWN NEGLIGENCE COMPLAINT
• FORM 1.960 BOND. GENERAL FORM
• FORM 1.961 VARIOUS BOND CONDITIONS
• FORM 1.965 DEFENSE. STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
• FORM 1.966 DEFENSE. PAYMENT
• FORM 1.967 DEFENSE. ACCORD AND SATISFACTION
• FORM 1.968 DEFENSE. FAILURE OF CONSIDERATION
• FORM 1.969 DEFENSE. STATUTE OF FRAUDS
• FORM 1.970 DEFENSE. RELEASE
• FORM 1.971 DEFENSE. MOTOR VEHICLE CONTRIBUTORY NEGLIGENCE
• FORM 1.972 DEFENSE. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
• FORM 1.975 NOTICE OF COMPLIANCE WHEN CONSTITUTIONAL CHALLENGE IS BROUGHT
• FORM 1.976 STANDARD INTERROGATORIES
• FORM 1.977 FACT INFORMATION SHEET
• FORM 1.980 DEFAULT
• FORM 1.981 SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
• FORM 1.982 CONTEMPT NOTICE
• FORM 1.983 PROSPECTIVE JUROR QUESTIONNAIRE
• FORM 1.984 JUROR VOIR DIRE QUESTIONNAIRE
• FORM 1.986 VERDICTS
• FORM 1.988 JUDGMENT AFTER DEFAULT
• FORM 1.989 ORDER OF DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION
• FORM 1.990 FINAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. JURY ACTION FOR DAMAGES
• FORM 1.991 FINAL JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT. JURY ACTION FOR DAMAGES
• FORM 1.993 FINAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. GENERAL
• FORM 1.994 FINAL JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT. GENERAL
• FORM 1.995 FINAL JUDGMENT OF REPLEVIN
• FORM 1.996(a) FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE
• FORM 1.996(b) FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE FOR REESTABLISHMENT OF LOST NOTE
• FORM 1.996(c) MOTION TO CANCEL AND RESCHEDULE FORECLOSURE SALE
• FORM 1.997 CIVIL COVER SHEET
• FORM 1.997 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTORNEYS COMPLETING CIVIL COVER SHEET
• FORM 1.998 FINAL DISPOSITION FORM
• FORM 1.999 ORDER DESIGNATING A CASE COMPLEX .... 329 APPENDIX I— STANDARD INTERROGATORIES FORMS
• FORM 1.917 ; deleted 1.630. Effective 6-13-77: 347 So.2d 599. Amended 1.220. Effective 9-1-77: 348 So.2d 325. Amended 1.330(a)(6), 1.340(f). Effective 7-1-79: 372 So.2d 449. Amended 1.030(a), 1.310(b)(4); deleted 1.020, 1.025, 1.030(b)–(e), 1.035. Effective 7-2-79: 368 So.2d 1293. Amended 1.450(d); added 1.450(f). Effective 1-1-80: 377 So.2d 971. Amended 1.080(h)(1). Effective 1-1-81: 391 So.2d 165. Four-year-cycle revision. Amended 1.010, 1.060(b), 1.070(i), 1.090(e), 1.170(f), 1.190(a), 1.340(c), (e), 1.350(b), 1.400, 1.410(c), 1.420(e), 1.431(g), 1.440(b), 1.442, 1.460, 1.490(d), 1.570, 1.580, 1.610, forms 1.901–1.917, 1.919–1.920, OTHER CITATION RESULT OF OPINION OPINIONS: 1.931, 1.934, 1.938, 1.940–1.946, 1.948, 1.971–1.972, 1.980, 1.990, 1.995–1.996; renumbered 1.221; added 1.220, 1.351, 1.432, 1.625, forms 1.921, 1.922, 1.988; deleted 1.210(c), (d), 1.290(d), 1.627, 1.640, 1.660, 1.680, form 1.950. Effective 1-1-82: 403 So.2d 926. Amended 1.310(e), (f)(1), (f)(3), 1.320(b), 1.330(d)(4), 1.340(e); added 1.350(d); deleted 1.320(c), 1.450(d); effective date delayed 1.450(f). Effective 1-1-82: 407 So.2d 197. Amended 1.340(e). Effective 6-1-84: 450 So.2d 810. Amended 1.611(c), forms 1.943-1, 1.943- 2, 1.995-1. Effective 6-1-84: 458 So.2d 245. Amended 1.611(c), forms 1.943(b)–(e), 1.995(b). Effective 1-1-85: 458 So.2d 245. Four-year-cycle revision. Amended 1.080(e), 1.180(a), 1.200, 1.280(a), 1.290(a)(4), 1.310, 1.340, 1.380(c), 1.420, 1.440; added 1.060(c), 1.630; deleted 1.450(d)–(e); transferred 1.450(f) to Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.075. Effective 7-1-86: 488 So.2d 57. Amended 1.100(c); added forms 1.997– 1.998. Effective 1-1-88: 518 So.2d 908. Added 1.700, 1.710, 1.720, 1.730, 1.740, 1.750, 1.760, 1.770, 1.780, 1.800, 1.810, 1.820, 1.830. Effective 3-1-88: 521 So.2d 118. Added 1.491. Effective 9-22-88: 541 So.2d 1121. Added 1.222. Effective 10-17-532 So.2d 1058. Added 1.612. 88: Effective 11-23-534 So.2d 1150. Amended 1.700(b), (c). 88: Effective 12-30-536 So.2d 193. Added 1.650. 88: Effective 1-1-89: 536 So.2d 974. Four-year-cycle revision. Amended 1.140(a), 1.170(g), 1.190(a), 1.280(b)(3)(A) (renumbered (b)(4)(A)), 1.310(b)(4), (c), 1.340(a), 1.360, 1.380, 1.390(c), 1.440(c), 1.470(b), forms 1.948, 1.975; added 1.070(j), 1.200(a)(5), 1.280(b)(2) (renumbering the remaining subdivisions), (b)(4)(D), 1.431(f), forms 1.902(b), 1.923. Effective 1-11-89: 536 So.2d 198. Added 1.612 (revised opinion). Effective 7-6-89: 545 So.2d 866. Amended 1.280. OTHER CITATION RESULT OF OPINION OPINIONS: Effective 1-1-90: 550 So.2d 442. Amended 1.442. Effective 7-1-90: 563 So.2d 85. Amended 1.700, 1.710, 1.720, 1.730, 1.740, 1.750, 1.760; deleted 1.770, 1.780. Effective 7-6-90: 563 So.2d 1079. Amended form 1.943(c). Effective 10-25-568 So.2d 1273. Amended 1.650(d)(2). 90: Effective 4-4-91: 577 So.2d 580. Amended 1.976. Effective 5-28-92: 604 So.2d 764. Amended 1.720(f); transferred 1.760 to
• FORM 1.975 ; deleted form 1.985. Effective 10-1-11: 80 So.3d 317. Amended rules 1.280, 1.310, 1.340, 1.350, forms 1.988, 1.990, 1.991, 1.993, 1.994, and 1.995. Effective 1-1-12: 75 So.3d 264. Amended rule 1.720. Effective 9-1-12: 102 So.3d 505. Amended rules 1.080, 1.170, 1.351, 1.410, 1.440, 1.442, 1.510, 1.630. Effective 9-1-12: 95 So.3d 76. Amended rules 1.200, 1.201, 1.280, 1.340, 1.350, 1.380, 1.410. Effective 10-01-95 So.3d 96. Amended rule 1.090. 12: Effective 4-1-13: 102 So.3d 451. Amended rules 1.030, 1.080. Effective 4-11-13: 112 So.3d 1209. Amended rule 1.442. Effective 5-9-13: 113 So.3d 777. Amended rule 1.490. Effective 1-1-14: 131 So.3d 643 Amended rules 1.020, 1.380, 1.431, 1.442, 1.480, 1.490, 1.530, 1.560, 1.630,