Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

Civil Procedure

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 1.050 – 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, AND DOCUMENTS
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 – PRETRIAL PROCEDURE
Rule 1.201 – COMPLEX LITIGATION
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 UPON 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 UPON 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 1.451 – TAKING TESTIMONY
Rule 1.452 – QUESTIONS BY JURORS
Rule 1.455 – JUROR NOTEBOOKS
Rule 1.460 – CONTINUANCES
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
Rule 1.535 – REMITTITUR AND ADDITUR
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
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
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 – EVICTION SUMMONS/ RESIDENTIAL
Form 1.924 – AFFIDAVIT OF DILIGENT SEARCH AND INQUIRY
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 – FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETENTION
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 1.948 – 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 NON JURY
Form 1.994 – FINAL JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT. GENERAL FORM. NON JURY FINAL JUDGMENT
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
Form 1 – GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY NEGLIGENCE – INTERROGATORIES TO PLAINTIFF
Form 2 – GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY NEGLIGENCE – INTERROGATORIES TO DEFENDANT
Form 3 – MEDICAL MALPRACTICE – INTERROGATORIES TO PLAINTIFF
Form 4 – MEDICAL MALPRACTICE – INTERROGATORIES TO DEFENDANT
Form 5 – AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE – INTERROGATORIES TO PLAINTIFF
Form 6 – AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE – INTERROGATORIES TO DEFENDANT
Form 1 – STANDARD INTERROGATORIES FORMS
Appendix II – STATEWIDE UNIFORM GUIDELINES FOR TAXATION OF COSTS IN CIVIL ACTIONS

Form 1.972 – DEFENSE. ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Plaintiff knew of the existence of the danger complained of in the complaint, realized and appreciated the possibility of injury as a result of the danger, and, having a reasonable opportunity to avoid it, voluntarily exposed himself/herself to the danger.

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

Committee Notes

1980 Amendment. This form is amended to show the substantive changes caused by the substitution of the doctrine of comparative negligence for contributory negligence. The form is paraphrased from Standard Jury Instruction 3.8.

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