Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

Civil Procedure

Form 1.938 – FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETENTION

COMPLAINT

Plaintiff, A. B., sues defendant, C.D., and alleges:

1. This is an action to recover possession of real property unlawfully (forcibly) detained in County, Florida.

2. Plaintiff is entitled to possession of the following real property in said county: (insert description of property)

3. Defendant has unlawfully (forcibly) turned plaintiff out of and withholds possession of the property from plaintiff.

WHEREFORE plaintiff demands judgment for possession of the property and damages against defendant.

Amended by 391 So.2d 165, effective 1/1/1981; added by 211 So.2d 174, effective 10/1/1968.

NOTE:

Substitute “forcibly” for “unlawfully” or add it as an alternative when applicable. This form cannot be used for residential tenancies.