Rule 1.050. WHEN ACTION COMMENCED

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RULE 1.050. WHEN ACTION COMMENCED

Every action of a civil nature shall be deemed commenced

when the complaint or petition is filed except that ancillary

proceedings shall be deemed commenced when the writ is issued or

the pleading setting forth the claim of the party initiating the action

is filed.

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