# Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.050: Rule 1.050. WHEN ACTION COMMENCED

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_FL_CIVIL_R1_050

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.050
- **Heading:** Rule 1.050. WHEN ACTION COMMENCED
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Rules of Civil Procedure / Rule 1.050

## Text

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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