Rule 1.405 – Answer

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1. 405(1)Generally. The answer shall show on whose behalf it is filed, and specifically admit or deny each allegation or paragraph of the pleading to which it responds, which denial may be for lack of information. It must state any additional facts deemed to show a...

Rule 1.404 – Appearances

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1. 404(1)By attorney. An attorney making an appearance shall, either by filing written appearance or by signature to the first pleading or motion filed by the attorney, clearly indicate the attorney or attorneys in charge of the case and shall not sign in the name of...

Rule 1.403 – Claims for relief

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1. 403(1)Generally. A pleading which sets forth a claim for relief, whether an original claim, counterclaim, cross-claim, or cross-petition, shall contain a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief and a demand for judgment...

Rule 1.402 – General rules of pleading

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1. 402(1)Form and sufficiency. The form and sufficiency of all pleadings shall be determined by these rules, construed and enforced to secure a just, speedy and inexpensive determination of all controversies on their merits.1. 402(2)Pleading to be concise and direct;...

Rule 1.401 – Allowable pleadings

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There shall be a petition and an answer; a reply to a counterclaim denominated as such; an answer to a cross-claim, if the answer contains a cross-claim; a cross-petition, if a person who was not an original party is summoned under the provisions of rule 1.246; and an...