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RULE 1.071. This form is to be used when the Attorney General or the State
Attorney is not a named party to the action, but must be served solely in order
to comply with the notice requirements set forth in section 86.091.
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FORM 1.976.
STANDARD INTERROGATORIES
The forms of Florida standard interrogatories approved by the supreme
court shall be used in the actions to which they apply, subject to the
requirements of rule 1.340.
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FORM 1.977.
FACT INFORMATION SHEET
(a)
For Individuals.
(CAPTION)
FACT INFORMATION SHEET
Full Legal Name:
Nicknames or Aliases:
Residence Address:
Mailing Address (if different):
Telephone Numbers: (Home)
(Business)
Name of Employer:
Address of Employer:
Position or Job Description:
Rate of Pay: $
per
Average Paycheck: $
per
Average Commissions or Bonuses: $
per
.
Commissions or bonuses are based on
Other Personal Income: $
from
(Explain details on the back of this sheet or an additional sheet if necessary.)
Social Security Number:
Birthdate:
Driver’s License Number:
Marital Status:
Spouse’s Name:
********
Spouse Related Portion
Spouse’s Address (if different):
Spouse’s Social Security Number:
Birthdate:
Spouse’s Employer:
Spouse’s Average Paycheck or Income: $
per
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Other Family Income: $
per
(Explain details on back of this
sheet or an additional sheet if necessary.)
Describe all other accounts or investments you may have, including stocks,
mutual funds, savings bonds, or annuities, on the back of this sheet or on an
additional sheet if necessary
Spouse’s Employer:
Spouse’s Average Paycheck or Income: $
per
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Other Family Income: $
per
(Explain details on back of this
sheet or an additional sheet if necessary.)
Describe all other accounts or investments you may have, including stocks,
mutual funds, savings bonds, or annuities, on the back of this sheet or on an
additional sheet if necessary.
********
Names and Ages of All Your Children (and addresses if not living with you):
Child Support or Alimony Paid: $
per
Names of Others You Live With:
Who is Head of Your Household?
You
Spouse
Other Person
Checking Account at:
Account #
Savings Account at:
Account #
For Real Estate (land) You Own or Are Buying:
Address:
All Names on Title:
Mortgage Owed to:
Balance Owed:
Monthly Payment: $
(Attach a copy of the deed or mortgage, or list the legal description of the
property on the back of this sheet or an additional sheet if necessary. Also
provide the same information on any other property you own or are buying.)
For All Motor Vehicles You Own or Are Buying:
Year/Make/Model:
Color:
Vehicle ID #:
Tag No:
Mileage:
Names on Title:
Present Value: $
Loan Owed to:
Balance on Loan: $
Monthly Payment: $
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(List all other automobiles, as well as other vehicles, such as boats,
motorcycles, bicycles, or aircraft, on the back of this sheet or an additional
sheet if necessary.)
Have you given, sold, loaned, or transferred any real or personal property worth
more than $100 to any person in the last year? If your answer is “yes,” describe
the property, market value, and sale price, and give the name and address of
the person who received the property.
Does anyone owe you money? Amount Owed: $
Name and Address of Person Owing Money:
Reason money is owed:
Please attach copies of the following:
a.
Your last pay stub.
b.
Your last 3 statements for each bank, savings, credit union, or other
financial account.
c.
Your motor vehicle registrations and titles.
d
alue, and sale price, and give the name and address of
the person who received the property.
Does anyone owe you money? Amount Owed: $
Name and Address of Person Owing Money:
Reason money is owed:
Please attach copies of the following:
a.
Your last pay stub.
b.
Your last 3 statements for each bank, savings, credit union, or other
financial account.
c.
Your motor vehicle registrations and titles.
d.
Any deeds or titles to any real or personal property you own or are
buying, or leases to property you are renting.
e.
Your financial statements, loan applications, or lists of assets and
liabilities submitted to any person or entity within the last 3 years.
f.
Your last 2 income tax returns filed.
UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, I SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT THE FOREGOING
ANSWERS ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE.
Judgment Debtor
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ……….
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this ________ day of ______
(year) by (name of person making statement)
Notary Public State of Florida
My Commission expires: ……….
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Personally known ________ OR Produced Identification _______
Type of identification produced ___________________________
YOU MUST MAIL OR DELIVER THIS COMPLETED FORM, WITH ALL
ATTACHMENTS, TO THE JUDGMENT CREDITOR OR THE JUDGMENT
CREDITOR’S ATTORNEY, BUT DO NOT FILE THIS FORM WITH THE
CLERK OF COURT.
(b)
For Corporations and Other Business Entities.
(CAPTION)
FACT INFORMATION SHEET
Name of entity:
Name and title of person filling out this form:
Telephone number:
Place of business:
Mailing address (if different):
Gross/taxable income reported for federal income tax purposes last three
years:
$
/$
$
/$
$
/$
Taxpayer identification number:
Is this entity an S corporation for federal income tax purposes?
Yes
No
Average number of employees per month
Name of each shareholder, member, or partner owning 5% or more of the
entity’s common stock, preferred stock, or other equity interest:
Names of officers, directors, members, or partners:
Checking account at:
Account
oses last three
years:
$
/$
$
/$
$
/$
Taxpayer identification number:
Is this entity an S corporation for federal income tax purposes?
Yes
No
Average number of employees per month
Name of each shareholder, member, or partner owning 5% or more of the
entity’s common stock, preferred stock, or other equity interest:
Names of officers, directors, members, or partners:
Checking account at:
Account #
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Savings account at:
Account #
Does the entity own any vehicles?
Yes
No
For each vehicle please state:
Year/Make/Model:
Color:
Vehicle ID No:
Tag No:
Mileage:
Names on Title:
Present Value: $
Loan Owed to:
Balance on Loan: $
Monthly Payment: $
Does the entity own any real property?
Yes
No
If yes, please state the address(es):
Please check if the entity owns the following
Boat
Camper
Stocks/bonds
Other real property
Other personal property
Please attach copies of the following:
1.
Copies of state and federal income tax returns for the past 3 years.
2.
All bank, savings and loan, and other account books and statements for
accounts in institutions in which the entity had any legal or equitable interest
for the past 3 years.
3.
All canceled checks for the 12 months immediately preceding the service
date of this Fact Information Sheet for accounts in which the entity held any
legal or equitable interest.
4.
All deeds, leases, mortgages, or other written instruments evidencing any
interest in or ownership of real property at any time within the 12 months
immediately preceding the date this lawsuit was filed.
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5.
Bills of sale or other written evidence of the gift, sale, purchase, or other
transfer of any personal or real property to or from the entity within the 12
months immediately preceding the date this lawsuit was filed.
6.
Motor vehicle or vessel documents, including titles and registrations
relating to any motor vehicles or vessels owned by the entity alone or with
others.
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5.
Bills of sale or other written evidence of the gift, sale, purchase, or other
transfer of any personal or real property to or from the entity within the 12
months immediately preceding the date this lawsuit was filed.
6.
Motor vehicle or vessel documents, including titles and registrations
relating to any motor vehicles or vessels owned by the entity alone or with
others.
7.
Financial statements as to the entity’s assets, liabilities, and owner’s
equity prepared within the 12 months immediately preceding the service date
of this Fact Information Sheet.
8.
Minutes of all meetings of the entity’s members, partners, shareholders,
or board of directors held within 2 years of the service date of this Fact
Information Sheet.
9.
Resolutions of the entity’s members, partners, shareholders, or board of
directors passed within 2 years of the service date of this Fact Information
Sheet.
UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY, I SWEAR OR AFFIRM THAT THE FOREGOING
ANSWERS ARE TRUE AND COMPLETE.
Judgment Debtor’s Designated
Representative/Title
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF ……….
Sworn to (or affirmed) and subscribed before me this _____ day of ____________
(year) by (name of person making statement).
Personally known ____ OR Produced identification __________
Type of identification produced __________________________
YOU MUST MAIL OR DELIVER THIS COMPLETED FORM, WITH ALL
ATTACHMENTS, TO THE PLAINTIFF’S JUDGMENT CREDITOR OR THE
PLAINTIFF’S JUDGMENT CREDITOR’S ATTORNEY, BUT DO NOT FILE
THIS FORM WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT.
Committee Notes
2000 Adoption. This form is added to comply with amendments to rule
1.560.
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2013 Amendment. This amendment clarifies that the judgment debtor
should mail or deliver the Fact Information Sheet only to the judgment creditor
or the judgment creditor’s attorney, and should not file the Fact Information
Sheet with the clerk of the court.
FORM 1.980
otes
2000 Adoption. This form is added to comply with amendments to rule
1.560.
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2013 Amendment. This amendment clarifies that the judgment debtor
should mail or deliver the Fact Information Sheet only to the judgment creditor
or the judgment creditor’s attorney, and should not file the Fact Information
Sheet with the clerk of the court.
FORM 1.980.
DEFAULT
MOTION FOR DEFAULT
Plaintiff moves for entry of a default by the clerk against defendant
………. for failure to serve any document on the undersigned or file any
document as required by law.
Attorney for Plaintiff
DEFAULT
A default is entered in this action against the defendant named in the
foregoing motion for failure to serve or file any document as required by law.
Dated on ……….
(Name of Clerk)
As Clerk of the Court
By
As Deputy Clerk
FORM 1.981.
SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT
The undersigned, owner and holder of a final judgment rendered in the
above-captioned civil action, dated .........., recorded in .................... County,
Official Records Book ..... beginning at Page ....., acknowledges that all sums
due under it have been fully paid and that final judgment is hereby canceled
and satisfied of record.
Dated on .....................
Judgment Owner and Holder (or their attorney)
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF _______
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The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of
___________, 20___, by (name of person acknowledging).
(NOTARY SEAL)
(Signature of Notary Public-State of
Florida)
(Name of Notary Typed, Printed, or
Stamped)
Personally Known _________ OR Produced Identification ______
Type of Identification Produced ___________________________
Committee Notes
2003 Amendment. This satisfaction of judgment is a general form. It is
a new form. To ensure identity of the signer, notarization is prudent but not
required. If a certified copy of the judgment is recorded, it may be prudent to
include that recording information
Personally Known _________ OR Produced Identification ______
Type of Identification Produced ___________________________
Committee Notes
2003 Amendment. This satisfaction of judgment is a general form. It is
a new form. To ensure identity of the signer, notarization is prudent but not
required. If a certified copy of the judgment is recorded, it may be prudent to
include that recording information.
2013 Amendment. This form has been changed to remove unnecessary
language and to include the acknowledgment required by sections 695.03 and
701.04, Florida Statutes.
FORM 1.982.
CONTEMPT NOTICE
MOTION AND NOTICE OF HEARING
TO: (name of attorney for party, or party if not represented)
YOU ARE NOTIFIED that plaintiff will apply to the Honorable ………. ,
Circuit Judge, on .....(date)....., at ......m., in the ……….. County Courthouse at
………., Florida, for an order adjudging (defendant’s name) in contempt of court
for violation of the terms of the order or judgment entered by this court on
.....(date)....., by failing to ..............., and I certify that a copy hereof has been
furnished to …….... by mail on .....(date)......
If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in
order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you,
to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact [identify applicable
court personnel by name, address, and telephone number] at least 7 days
before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving
this notification if the time before your scheduled appearance is less than
7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
NOTE: The particular violation must be inserted in the motion and notice. A
separate motion is unnecessary.
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Committee Note
2013 Amendment. The notice to persons with disabilities was amended to
make the procedure for obtaining accommodation consistent with the
procedure required in court proceedings.
FORM 1.983
hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
NOTE: The particular violation must be inserted in the motion and notice. A
separate motion is unnecessary.
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Committee Note
2013 Amendment. The notice to persons with disabilities was amended to
make the procedure for obtaining accommodation consistent with the
procedure required in court proceedings.
FORM 1.983.
PROSPECTIVE JUROR QUESTIONNAIRE
DIRECTIONS TO ATTORNEYS AND PRO SE LITIGANTS:
Before you file a copy of this form, redact the month and date of the
prospective juror’s birth in question #3, but retain the year of birth.
Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.425(a)(2)
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR PROSPECTIVE JURORS
1.
Name: (print)
........……………………...............................................................................
(first)
(middle)
(last)
2.
Residence address:
…………….......................................................................................
(street and number)
.......................................................................................................
(city)
(zip)
3.
Date of birth:
.............…................................................................................................
Sex: .................................... Occupation: .....................................
4.
Do you understand the English language?
........................................ .........................................
(yes)
(no)
5.
Do you read and write the English language?
...................................... .......................................
(yes)
(no)
6.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime and not restored to your
civil rights?
................................... ......................................
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(yes)
(no)
If “yes,” state the nature of crime(s), the date of the conviction(s), and the
name of the court in which you were convicted:
……………………………………………………………………………………….........
.……………………………………………………………………………….................
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rime and not restored to your
civil rights?
................................... ......................................
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(yes)
(no)
If “yes,” state the nature of crime(s), the date of the conviction(s), and the
name of the court in which you were convicted:
……………………………………………………………………………………….........
.……………………………………………………………………………….................
7.
Are there any criminal charges pending against you of which you
are aware?
.................................. .......................................
(yes)
(no)
If “yes,” state the nature of the charge and the name of the court (s) in
which the case(s) is pending:
………………………………………………………………………………..................
.……………………………………………………………………………….................
8.
FULL TIME LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND LAW
ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATIVE PERSONNEL ONLY. Section 40.013(2)(b),
Florida Statutes, provides that “[a]ny full-time federal state, or local law
enforcement officer or such entities’ investigative personnel shall be excused
from jury service unless such persons choose to serve.” Do you choose to
serve?
............................... ......................................
(yes)
(no)
9.
List any official executive office you now hold with the federal,
state, or ………. county government:
..................………………………………………………………………………………
..................………………………………………………………………………………
10.
Is your hearing good? ...................... ........................
(yes)
(no)
Is your eyesight good? ................... ..........................
(yes)
(no)
(The court may require a medical certificate.)
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11.
Do you have any physical or mental disability (mental illness,
intellectual disability, senility, or other physical or mental incapacity) that
would interfere with your service as a juror?
.....................................
...........................................
(yes)
(no)
If “yes,” state the nature:
.…………………………………………...................................…….................
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11.
Do you have any physical or mental disability (mental illness,
intellectual disability, senility, or other physical or mental incapacity) that
would interfere with your service as a juror?
.....................................
...........................................
(yes)
(no)
If “yes,” state the nature:
.…………………………………………...................................……..................
(The court may require a written statement from a physician.)
12.
Do you know of any reason (s) why you cannot serve as a juror?
............................... ......................................
(yes)
(no)
If “yes,” state the reason (s):
………………………………………………………………………………..................
………………………………………………………………………………..................
13.
EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND PARENTS ONLY: Section 40.013(4),
Florida Statutes, provides that “[a]ny expectant mother and parent who is not
employed full time and who has custody of a child under 6 years of age, upon
request, shall be excused from jury service.” Do you want to be excused under
this provision?
............................... ......................................
(yes)
(no)
If “yes,” what are the ages of your children?
................................................................................................................
14.
NEW MOTHERS ONLY: Section 40.013(12), Florida Statutes,
provides that “[a] woman who has given birth within the 6 months before the
reporting date on a summons for jury service shall be excused upon request.”
Do you want to be excused under this provision?
............................... ......................................
(yes)
(no)
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......................................................
14.
NEW MOTHERS ONLY: Section 40.013(12), Florida Statutes,
provides that “[a] woman who has given birth within the 6 months before the
reporting date on a summons for jury service shall be excused upon request.”
Do you want to be excused under this provision?
............................... ......................................
(yes)
(no)
15.
CAREGIVER: Section 40.013(10), Florida Statutes, provides that
“[a]ny person who is responsible for the care of a person who, because of
mental illness, intellectual disability, senility, or other physical or mental
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incapacity, is incapable of caring for himself or herself shall be excused from
jury service upon request.” Do you want to be excused under this provision?
............................... ......................................
(yes)
(no)
If “yes,” state the reason(s):
................................................................................................................
16.
FULL-TIME STUDENTS: Section 40.013(11), Florida Statutes,
provides that “[u]pon request, a full-time student between 18 and 21 years of
age, inclusive, who is attending high school or any state university, private
postsecondary educational institution, Florida College System institution, or
career center shall be excused from that specific summons for jury service.” Do
you want to request to be excused under this provision?
............................... ......................................
(yes)
(no)
If “yes,” what is the name of your school?
................................................................................................................
Signature
This is not a summons for jury duty. If your name is later drawn for jury
service, you will be summoned by clerk of court by mail.
NOTE: This form does not use a caption as shown in form 1.901. It may
be headed with the designation of the jury authority charged by law with the
selection of prospective jurors
................................................................................
Signature
This is not a summons for jury duty. If your name is later drawn for jury
service, you will be summoned by clerk of court by mail.
NOTE: This form does not use a caption as shown in form 1.901. It may
be headed with the designation of the jury authority charged by law with the
selection of prospective jurors.
FORM 1.984.
JUROR VOIR DIRE QUESTIONNAIRE
JURY QUESTIONNAIRE
Instructions to Jurors
You have been selected as a prospective juror. It will aid the court and
help shorten the trial of cases if you will answer the questions on this form and
return it in the enclosed self-addressed stamped envelope within the next 2
days. Please complete the form in blue or black ink and write as dark and
legibly as you can.
1.
Name (print)
(first)
(middle)
(last)
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2.
Residence address
3.
Years of residence: In Florida
In this county
4.
Former residence
5.
Marital status: (married, single, divorced, widow, or widower)
6.
State the highest level of education you completed
Less than high school
Some college
High school
Associate degree
Vocational/Technical school
College degree
Post graduate degree
7.
Your occupation and employer
8.
If you are not now employed, give your last occupation and
employer
9.
If married, name and occupation of husband or wife
10.
Have you served as a juror before?
11.
Have you or any member of your immediate family been a party to
any lawsuit?
If so, when and in what court?
12.
Are you either a close friend of or related to any law enforcement
officer?
13.
Has a claim for personal injuries ever been made against you or
any member of your family?
14.
Have you or any member of your family ever made any claim for
personal injuries?
Juror’s Signature
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NOTE: This form does not have a caption as shown in form 1.901, but
should be headed with the name of the court summoning the juror.
FORM 1.986
fficer?
13.
Has a claim for personal injuries ever been made against you or
any member of your family?
14.
Have you or any member of your family ever made any claim for
personal injuries?
Juror’s Signature
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NOTE: This form does not have a caption as shown in form 1.901, but
should be headed with the name of the court summoning the juror.
FORM 1.986.
VERDICTS
In all civil actions tried by a jury, the parties should refer to the model
verdict forms contained in the Florida Standard Jury Instructions in Civil
Cases, as applicable.
FORM 1.988.
JUDGMENT AFTER DEFAULT
(a)
General Form. This form is the general form for a judgment after
default, not including recovery for prejudgment interest and attorneys’ fees:
FINAL JUDGMENT
This action was heard after entry of default against defendant and
IT IS ADJUDGED that plaintiff, .....(name and address)....., recover from
defendant, .....(name and address, and last 4 digits of social security number if
known)....., the sum of $.......... with costs in the sum of $.........., that shall
bear interest at the rate of .....% a year, for which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
(b)
Form with Interest and Fees. This form is for judgment after
default including prejudgment interest and attorneys’ fees recovered:
FINAL JUDGMENT
This action was heard after entry of default against defendant and
IT IS ADJUDGED that plaintiff, .....(name and address)....., recover from
defendant, .....(name and address, and last 4 digits of social security number if
known)....., the sum of $.......... on principal, $.......... for attorneys’ fees with
costs in the sum of $.........., and pre-judgment interest in the sum of $..........,
making a total of $.......... that shall bear interest at the rate of .....% a year, for
which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date).....
s, and last 4 digits of social security number if
known)....., the sum of $.......... on principal, $.......... for attorneys’ fees with
costs in the sum of $.........., and pre-judgment interest in the sum of $..........,
making a total of $.......... that shall bear interest at the rate of .....% a year, for
which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
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NOTE: The address of the person who claims a lien as a result of the
judgment must be included in the judgment in order for the judgment to
become a lien on real estate when a certified copy of the judgment is recorded.
Alternatively, an affidavit with this information may be simultaneously
recorded. For the specific requirements, see section 55.10(1), Florida Statutes;
Hott Interiors, Inc. v. Fostock, 721 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998). The
address and social security number (if known) of each person against whom
the judgment is rendered must be included in the judgment, pursuant to
section 55.01(2), Florida Statutes. However, for privacy reasons, only the last 4
digits of the social security number should be shown.
Committee Notes
1980 Adoption. This form is new.
2003 Amendment. Subdivision (b) is amended to include prejudgment
interest in the total judgment pursuant to Quality Engineered Installation, Inc.
v. Higley South, Inc., 670 So. 2d 929 (Fla. 1996).
FORM 1.989.
ORDER OF DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION
owever, for privacy reasons, only the last 4
digits of the social security number should be shown.
Committee Notes
1980 Adoption. This form is new.
2003 Amendment. Subdivision (b) is amended to include prejudgment
interest in the total judgment pursuant to Quality Engineered Installation, Inc.
v. Higley South, Inc., 670 So. 2d 929 (Fla. 1996).
FORM 1.989.
ORDER OF DISMISSAL FOR LACK OF PROSECUTION
(a)
Notice of Lack of Prosecution.
NOTICE OF LACK OF PROSECUTION
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that it appears on the face of the record that no
activity by filing of pleadings, order of court, or otherwise has occurred for a
period of 10 months immediately preceding service of this notice, and no stay
has been issued or approved by the court. Pursuant to rule 1.420(e), if no such
record activity occurs within 60 days following the service of this notice, and if
no stay is issued or approved during such 60-day period, this action may be
dismissed by the court on its own motion or on the motion of any interested
person, whether a party to the action or not, after reasonable notice to the
parties, unless a party shows good cause in writing at least 5 days before the
hearing on the motion why the action should remain pending.
(b)
Order Dismissing Case for Lack of Prosecution.
ORDER OF DISMISSAL
This action was heard on the .....respondent’s/court’s/interested
party’s..... motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution served on .....(date)...... The
court finds that (1) notice pre-scribed by rule 1.420(e) was served on
.....(date).....; (2) there was no record activity during the 10 months immediately
preceding service of the foregoing notice; (3) there was no record activity during
the 60 days immediately following service of the foregoing notice; (4) no stay
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has been issued or approved by the court; and (5) no party has shown good
cause why this action should remain pending. Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED that this action is dismissed for lack of prosecution
rvice of the foregoing notice; (3) there was no record activity during
the 60 days immediately following service of the foregoing notice; (4) no stay
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has been issued or approved by the court; and (5) no party has shown good
cause why this action should remain pending. Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED that this action is dismissed for lack of prosecution.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
FORM 1.990.
FINAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. JURY ACTION FOR
DAMAGES
FINAL JUDGMENT
Pursuant to the verdict rendered in this action
IT IS ADJUDGED that plaintiff, .....(name and address)....., recover from
defendant, .....(name and address, and last 4 digits of social security number if
known)....., the sum of $.......... with costs in the sum of $.........., making a
total of $.........., that shall bear interest at the rate of .....% a year, for which let
execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: The address of the person who claims a lien as a result of the
judgment must be included in the judgment in order for the judgment to
become a lien on real estate when a certified copy of the judgment is recorded.
Alternatively, an affidavit with this information may be simultaneously
recorded. For the specific requirements, see section 55.10(1), Florida Statutes;
Hott Interiors, Inc. v. Fostock, 721 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998). The
address and social security number (if known) of each person against whom
the judgment is rendered must be included in the judgment, pursuant to
section 55.01(2), Florida Statutes. However, for privacy reasons, only the last 4
digits of the social security number should be shown.
FORM 1.991.
FINAL JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT
tes;
Hott Interiors, Inc. v. Fostock, 721 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998). The
address and social security number (if known) of each person against whom
the judgment is rendered must be included in the judgment, pursuant to
section 55.01(2), Florida Statutes. However, for privacy reasons, only the last 4
digits of the social security number should be shown.
FORM 1.991.
FINAL JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT. JURY ACTION FOR
DAMAGES
FINAL JUDGMENT
Pursuant to the verdict rendered in this action
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IT IS ADJUDGED that plaintiff, .....(name and address, and last 4 digits
of social security number if known)....., take nothing by this action and that
defendant, .....(name and address)....., shall go hence without day and recover
costs from plaintiff in the sum of $.......... that shall bear interest at the rate of
.....% a year, for which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: The address of the person who claims a lien as a result of the
judgment must be included in the judgment in order for the judgment to
become a lien on real estate when a certified copy of the judgment is recorded.
Alternatively, an affidavit with this information may be simultaneously
recorded. For the specific requirements, see section 55.10(1), Florida Statutes;
Hott Interiors, Inc. v. Fostock, 721 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998). The
address and social security number (if known) of each person against whom
the judgment is rendered must be included in the judgment, pursuant to
section 55.01(2), Florida Statutes. However, for privacy reasons, only the last 4
digits of the social security number should be shown.
FORM 1.993.
FINAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. GENERAL FORM
NON-JURY
FINAL JUDGMENT
This action was tried before the court. On the evidence presented
IT IS ADJUDGED that:
1.
(list adjudications in numbered paragraphs)
2.
.................................................
ection 55.01(2), Florida Statutes. However, for privacy reasons, only the last 4
digits of the social security number should be shown.
FORM 1.993.
FINAL JUDGMENT FOR PLAINTIFF. GENERAL FORM
NON-JURY
FINAL JUDGMENT
This action was tried before the court. On the evidence presented
IT IS ADJUDGED that:
1.
(list adjudications in numbered paragraphs)
2.
..................................................
(See note below on name, address, and
social security number requirements.)
ORDERED at ....................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: Findings of fact can be inserted after “presented” if desired. The
address of the person who claims a lien as a result of the judgment must be
included in the judgment in order for the judgment to become a lien on real
estate when a certified copy of the judgment is recorded. Alternatively, an
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affidavit with this information may be simultaneously recorded. For the specific
requirements, see section 55.10(1), Florida Statutes; Hott Interiors, Inc. v.
Fostock, 721 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998). The address and social security
number (if known) of each person against whom the judgment is rendered
must be included in the judgment, pursuant to section 55.01(2), Florida
Statutes. However, for privacy reasons, only the last 4 digits of the social
security number should be shown.
FORM 1.994.
FINAL JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT. GENERAL FORM.
NON-JURY FINAL JUDGMENT
This action was tried before the court. On the evidence presented
IT IS ADJUDGED that plaintiff, .....(name and address, and last 4 digits
of social security number if known)....., take nothing by this action and that
defendant, .....(name and address)....., shall go hence without day and recover
costs from plaintiff in the sum of $.......... that shall bear interest at the rate of
.....% a year, for which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: Findings of fact can be inserted after “presented” if desired
known)....., take nothing by this action and that
defendant, .....(name and address)....., shall go hence without day and recover
costs from plaintiff in the sum of $.......... that shall bear interest at the rate of
.....% a year, for which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: Findings of fact can be inserted after “presented” if desired. The
address of the person who claims a lien as a result of the judgment must be
included in the judgment in order for the judgment to become a lien on real
estate when a certified copy of the judgment is recorded. Alternatively, an
affidavit with this information may be simultaneously recorded. For the specific
requirements, see section 55.10(1), Florida Statutes; Hott Interiors, Inc. v.
Fostock, 721 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998). The address and social security
number (if known) of each person against whom the judgment is rendered
must be included in the judgment, pursuant to section 55.01(2), Florida
Statutes. However, for privacy reasons, only the last 4 digits of the social
security number should be shown.
FORM 1.995.
FINAL JUDGMENT OF REPLEVIN
NOTE APPLICABLE TO FORMS (a)–(d): The address of the person who
claims a lien as a result of the judgment must be included in the judgment in
order for the judgment to become a lien on real estate when a certified copy of
the judgment is recorded. Alternatively, an affidavit with this information may
be simultaneously recorded. For the specific requirements, see section
55.10(1), Florida Statutes; Hott Interiors, Inc. v. Fostock, 721 So. 2d 1236 (Fla.
4th DCA 1998). The address and social security number (if known) of each
person against whom the judgment is rendered must be included in the
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judgment, pursuant to section 55.01(2), Florida Statutes. However, for privacy
reasons, only the last 4 digits of the social security number should be shown.
Interiors, Inc. v. Fostock, 721 So. 2d 1236 (Fla.
4th DCA 1998). The address and social security number (if known) of each
person against whom the judgment is rendered must be included in the
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judgment, pursuant to section 55.01(2), Florida Statutes. However, for privacy
reasons, only the last 4 digits of the social security number should be shown.
(a)
Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff when Plaintiff Has Possession.
FINAL JUDGMENT OF REPLEVIN
This matter was heard on plaintiff’s complaint. On the evidence
presented
IT IS ADJUDGED that:
1.
Plaintiff, .....(name and address)....., has the right against
defendant, .....(name and address, and last 4 digits of social security if
known)....., to retain possession of the following described property:
(list the property and include a value for each item)
2.
Plaintiff shall recover from defendant the sum of $.......... as
damages for the detention of the property and the sum of $.......... as costs,
making a total of $.........., which shall bear interest at the rate of .....% per
year, for which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: This form applies when the plaintiff has recovered possession
under a writ of replevin and prevailed on the merits. Pursuant to section 78.18,
Florida Statutes (1995), paragraph 2 of the form provides that the plaintiff can
also recover damages for the wrongful taking and detention of the property,
together with costs. Generally these damages are awarded in the form of
interest unless loss of use can be proven. Ocala Foundry & Machine Works v.
Lester, 49 Fla. 199, 38 So. 51 (1905).
If the defendant has possession of part of the property, see form 1.995(b).
995), paragraph 2 of the form provides that the plaintiff can
also recover damages for the wrongful taking and detention of the property,
together with costs. Generally these damages are awarded in the form of
interest unless loss of use can be proven. Ocala Foundry & Machine Works v.
Lester, 49 Fla. 199, 38 So. 51 (1905).
If the defendant has possession of part of the property, see form 1.995(b).
(b)
Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff when Defendant Has
Possession.
FINAL JUDGMENT OF REPLEVIN
This matter was heard on plaintiff’s complaint. On the evidence
presented
IT IS ADJUDGED that:
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1.
Plaintiff, .....(name and address)....., has the right against
defendant, .....(name and address, and last 4 digits of social security number if
known)....., to possession of the following described property:
(list the property and include a value for each item)
for which the clerk of the court shall issue a writ of possession; or
2.
Plaintiff shall recover from defendant [if applicable add “and surety
on the forthcoming bond”] the sum of $.......... for the value of the property,
which shall bear interest at the rate of .....% per year, for which let execution
issue.
3.
Plaintiff shall recover from defendant the sum of $.......... as
damages for the detention of the property and the sum of $.......... as costs,
making a total of $.........., which shall bear interest at the rate of .....% per
year, for which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: This form applies when the plaintiff prevails on the merits and
the defendant retains possession of the property. Section 78.19, Florida
Statutes (1995), allows the plaintiff to recover the property or its value or the
value of the plaintiff’s lien or special interest. The value for purposes of
paragraph 2 is either the value of the property or the value of the plaintiff’s lien
or special interest
This form applies when the plaintiff prevails on the merits and
the defendant retains possession of the property. Section 78.19, Florida
Statutes (1995), allows the plaintiff to recover the property or its value or the
value of the plaintiff’s lien or special interest. The value for purposes of
paragraph 2 is either the value of the property or the value of the plaintiff’s lien
or special interest.
Paragraph 3 of the form provides for damages for detention only against
the defendant because the defendant’s surety obligates itself only to ensure
forthcoming of the property, not damages for its detention.
Pursuant to section 78.19(2), Florida Statutes, paragraphs 1 and 2 of the
form provide the plaintiff the option of obtaining either a writ of possession or
execution against the defendant and defendant’s surety on a money judgment
for property not recovered. Demetree v. Stramondo, 621 So. 2d 740 (Fla. 5th
DCA 1993). If the plaintiff elects the writ of possession for the property and the
sheriff is unable to find it or part of it, the plaintiff may immediately have
execution against the defendant for the whole amount recovered or the amount
less the value of the property found by the sheriff. If the plaintiff elects
execution for the whole amount, the officer shall release all property taken
under the writ.
If the plaintiff has possession of part of the property, see form 1.995(a).
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ntiff may immediately have
execution against the defendant for the whole amount recovered or the amount
less the value of the property found by the sheriff. If the plaintiff elects
execution for the whole amount, the officer shall release all property taken
under the writ.
If the plaintiff has possession of part of the property, see form 1.995(a).
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(c)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant when Defendant Has
Possession under Forthcoming Bond.
FINAL JUDGMENT OF REPLEVIN
This matter was heard on plaintiff’s complaint. On the evidence
presented
IT IS ADJUDGED that:
1.
Defendant, .....(name and address)....., has the right against
plaintiff, .....(name and address, and last 4 digits of social security number if
known)....., to possession of the following described property:
(list the property and include a value for each item)
2.
Defendant retook possession of all or part of the property under a
forthcoming bond, and defendant’s attorney has reasonably expended .....
hours in representing defendant in this action and $.......... is a reasonable
hourly rate for the services.
3.
Defendant shall recover from plaintiff the sum of $.......... for the
wrongful taking of the property, costs in the sum of $.........., and attorneys’
fees in the sum of $.........., making a total of $.........., which shall bear interest
at the rate of .....% per year, for which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: This form applies when the defendant prevails and the property
was retained by or redelivered to the defendant. Section 78.20, Florida Statutes
(1995), provides for an award of attorneys’ fees. The prevailing defendant may
be awarded possession, damages, if any, for the taking of the property, costs,
and attorneys’ fees.
If the plaintiff has possession of part of the property, see form 1.995(d).
: This form applies when the defendant prevails and the property
was retained by or redelivered to the defendant. Section 78.20, Florida Statutes
(1995), provides for an award of attorneys’ fees. The prevailing defendant may
be awarded possession, damages, if any, for the taking of the property, costs,
and attorneys’ fees.
If the plaintiff has possession of part of the property, see form 1.995(d).
(d)
Judgment in Favor of Defendant when Plaintiff Has
Possession.
FINAL JUDGMENT OF REPLEVIN
This matter was heard on plaintiff’s complaint. On the evidence
presented
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IT IS ADJUDGED that:
1.
Defendant, .....(name and address)....., has the right against
plaintiff, .....(name and address, and last four digits of social security number if
known)....., to recover possession of the following described property:
(list the property and include a value for each item)
for which the clerk of the court shall issue a writ of possession; or
2.
Defendant shall recover from plaintiff [if applicable add “and surety
on plaintiff’s bond”] the sum of $.......... for the value of the property, which
shall bear interest at the rate of .....% per year, for which let execution issue.
3.
Defendant shall recover from plaintiff the sum of $.......... as
damages for detention of the property and the sum of $.......... as costs, making
a total of $.........., which shall bear interest at the rate of .....% per year, for
which let execution issue.
ORDERED at ...................., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: This form should be used when the defendant prevails but the
plaintiff has possession of the property. Section 78.21, Florida Statutes (1995),
does not provide for an award of attorneys’ fees when the defendant prevails
and possession had been temporarily retaken by the plaintiff. Sections 78.21
and 78.19 allow the defendant to recover the property or its value or the value
of the defendant’s special interest
ould be used when the defendant prevails but the
plaintiff has possession of the property. Section 78.21, Florida Statutes (1995),
does not provide for an award of attorneys’ fees when the defendant prevails
and possession had been temporarily retaken by the plaintiff. Sections 78.21
and 78.19 allow the defendant to recover the property or its value or the value
of the defendant’s special interest.
Paragraphs 1 and 2 of the form provide to the defendant the option of
obtaining either a writ of possession or execution against the plaintiff and
plaintiff’s surety on a money judgment for property not recovered and costs.
Demetree v. Stramondo, 621 So. 2d 740 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993). If the defendant
elects the writ of possession for the property and the sheriff is unable to find it
or part of it, the defendant may immediately have execution against the
plaintiff and surety for the whole amount recovered or the amount less the
value of the property found by the sheriff. If the defendant elects execution for
the whole amount, the officer shall release all property taken under the writ.
If the defendant has possession of part of the property, see form 1.995(c).
FORM 1.996(a). FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE
FINAL JUDGMENT
This action was tried before the court. On the evidence presented
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IT IS ADJUDGED that:
1.
Amounts Due. Plaintiff, .....(name and address)....., is due
Principal
$..........
Interest to date of this judgement
..........
Title Search expenses
..........
Taxes
..........
Attorney’s fees total
..........
Court costs, now taxed
..........
Other ……….
..........
Subtotal
$..........
LESS: Escrow balance
$..........
LESS: Other
$..........
TOTAL
$..........
That must bear interest at a rate of .......... per year.
2.
Lien on Property. Plaintiff holds a lien for the total sum superior
to all claims or estates of defendant(s), on the following described property in
.................... County, Florida:
(describe property)
3.
Sale of Property
……….
..........
Subtotal
$..........
LESS: Escrow balance
$..........
LESS: Other
$..........
TOTAL
$..........
That must bear interest at a rate of .......... per year.
2.
Lien on Property. Plaintiff holds a lien for the total sum superior
to all claims or estates of defendant(s), on the following described property in
.................... County, Florida:
(describe property)
3.
Sale of Property. If the total sum with interest at the rate
described in paragraph 1 and all costs accrued subsequent to this judgment
are not paid, the clerk of this court must sell the property at public sale on
.....(date)....., to the highest bidder for cash, except as prescribed in paragraph
4, at the courthouse located at .....(street address of courthouse)..... in ..........
County in .....(name of city)....., Florida, in accordance with section 45.031,
Florida Statutes, using the following method (CHECK ONE):
.....
At .....(location of sale at courthouse; e.g., north door)....., beginning at
.....(time of sale)..... on the prescribed date.
.....
By electronic sale beginning at .....(time of sale)..... on the prescribed date
at .....(website)......
4.
Costs. Plaintiff must advance all subsequent costs of this action
and must be reimbursed for them by the clerk if plaintiff is not the purchaser
of the property for sale, provided, however, that the purchaser of the property
for sale must be responsible for the documentary stamps payable on the
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certificate of title. If plaintiff is the purchaser, the clerk must credit plaintiff’s
bid with the total sum with interest and costs accruing subsequent to this
judgment, or such part of it as is necessary to pay the bid in full.
5.
Distribution of Proceeds
ser of the property
for sale must be responsible for the documentary stamps payable on the
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certificate of title. If plaintiff is the purchaser, the clerk must credit plaintiff’s
bid with the total sum with interest and costs accruing subsequent to this
judgment, or such part of it as is necessary to pay the bid in full.
5.
Distribution of Proceeds. On filing the certificate of title the clerk
must distribute the proceeds of the sale, so far as they are sufficient, by
paying: first, all of plaintiff’s costs; second, documentary stamps affixed to the
certificate; third, plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees; fourth, the total sum due to plaintiff,
less the items paid, plus interest at the rate prescribed in paragraph 1 from
this date to the date of the sale; and by retaining any remaining amount
pending further order of this court.
6.
Right of Redemption/Right of Possession. On filing the
certificate of sale, defendant(s) and all persons claiming under or against
defendant(s) since the filing of the notice of lis pendens must be foreclosed of
all estate or claim in the property and defendant’s right of redemption as
prescribed by section 45.0315, Florida Statutes, must be terminated, except as
to the rights of a bona fide tenant occupying residential premises under the
federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, 12 U.S.C § 5220, note, or section
83.5615, Florida Statutes, and claims or rights under chapter 718 or chapter
720, Florida Statutes, if any. On the filing of the certificate of title, the person
named on the certificate of title must be let into possession of the property,
subject to the rights of a bona fide tenant occupying residential premises under
the federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, 12 U.S.C. § 5220, note, or
section 83.5615, Florida Statutes.
7.
Attorneys’ Fees
chapter 718 or chapter
720, Florida Statutes, if any. On the filing of the certificate of title, the person
named on the certificate of title must be let into possession of the property,
subject to the rights of a bona fide tenant occupying residential premises under
the federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, 12 U.S.C. § 5220, note, or
section 83.5615, Florida Statutes.
7.
Attorneys’ Fees.
[If a default judgment has been entered against the mortgagor]
Because a default judgment has been entered against the mortgagor and
because the fees requested do not exceed 3% of the principal amount owed at
the time the complaint was filed, it is not necessary for the court to hold a
hearing or adjudge the requested attorneys’ fees to be reasonable.
[If no default judgment has been entered against the mortgagor]
The court finds, based on the affidavits/testimony presented and on
inquiry of counsel for the plaintiff that .......... hours were reasonably expended
by plaintiff's counsel and that an hourly rate of $.......... is appropriate.
Plaintiff’s counsel represents that the attorneys’ fees awarded does not exceed
its contract fee with the plaintiff. The court finds that there is/are no reduction
or enhancement factors for consideration by the court under Florida Patients
Compensation Fund v. Rowe, 472 So. 2d 1145 (Fla. 1985). (If the court has
found that there are reduction or enhancement factors to be applied, then such
factors must be identified and explained herein).
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[If the fees to be awarded are a flat fee]
The requested attorneys’ fees are a flat rate fee that the firm’s client has
agreed to pay in this matter. Given the amount of the fee requested and the
labor expended, the court finds that a lodestar analysis is not necessary and
that the flat fee is reasonable.
8.
Jurisdiction Retained. Jurisdiction of this action is retained to
enter further orders that are proper including, without limitation, a deficiency
judgment
s’ fees are a flat rate fee that the firm’s client has
agreed to pay in this matter. Given the amount of the fee requested and the
labor expended, the court finds that a lodestar analysis is not necessary and
that the flat fee is reasonable.
8.
Jurisdiction Retained. Jurisdiction of this action is retained to
enter further orders that are proper including, without limitation, a deficiency
judgment.
IF THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, THERE MAY BE
ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM THE SALE AFTER PAYMENT OF
PERSONS WHO ARE ENTITLED TO BE PAID FROM THE SALE
PROCEEDS PURSUANT TO THE FINAL JUDGMENT.
IF YOU ARE A SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDER CLAIMING A RIGHT TO
FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, IF ANY, YOU MUST FILE A
CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE
CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE
A TIMELY CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING
FUNDS.
[If the property being foreclosed on has qualified for the homestead tax
exemption in the most recent approved tax roll, the final judgment must
additionally contain the following statement in conspicuous type:]
IF YOU ARE THE PROPERTY OWNER, YOU MAY CLAIM THESE
FUNDS YOURSELF. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A LAWYER
OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO
ASSIGN YOUR RIGHTS TO ANYONE ELSE IN ORDER FOR YOU TO
CLAIM ANY MONEY TO WHICH YOU ARE ENTITLED. PLEASE
CONTACT THE CLERK OF THE COURT, (INSERT INFORMATION FOR
APPLICABLE COURT) WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE SALE TO SEE IF
THERE IS ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM THE FORECLOSURE SALE
THAT THE CLERK HAS IN THE REGISTRY OF THE COURT.
IF YOU DECIDE TO SELL YOUR HOME OR HIRE SOMEONE TO HELP
YOU CLAIM THE ADDITIONAL MONEY, YOU SHOULD READ VERY
CAREFULLY ALL PAPERS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN, ASK
SOMEONE ELSE, PREFERABLY AN ATTORNEY WHO IS NOT
RELATED TO THE PERSON OFFERING TO HELP YOU, TO MAKE
SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING AND THAT
YOU ARE NOT TRANSFERRING YOUR PROPERTY OR THE EQUITY
IN YOUR PROPERTY WITHOUT THE PROPER INFORMATION
O SELL YOUR HOME OR HIRE SOMEONE TO HELP
YOU CLAIM THE ADDITIONAL MONEY, YOU SHOULD READ VERY
CAREFULLY ALL PAPERS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN, ASK
SOMEONE ELSE, PREFERABLY AN ATTORNEY WHO IS NOT
RELATED TO THE PERSON OFFERING TO HELP YOU, TO MAKE
SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING AND THAT
YOU ARE NOT TRANSFERRING YOUR PROPERTY OR THE EQUITY
IN YOUR PROPERTY WITHOUT THE PROPER INFORMATION. IF YOU
CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AN ATTORNEY, YOU MAY CONTACT
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(INSERT LOCAL OR NEAREST LEGAL AID OFFICE AND TELEPHONE
NUMBER) TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FINANCIALLY FOR THEIR
SERVICES. IF THEY CANNOT ASSIST YOU, THEY MAY BE ABLE TO
REFER YOU TO A LOCAL BAR REFERRAL AGENCY OR SUGGEST
OTHER OPTIONS. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CONTACT (NAME OF LOCAL
OR NEAREST LEGAL AID OFFICE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER) FOR
ASSISTANCE, YOU SHOULD DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE.
ORDERED at ..........., Florida, on .....(date)......
Judge
NOTE: Paragraph 1 must be varied in accordance with the items unpaid,
claimed, and proven. The form does not provide for an adjudication of junior
lienors’ claims nor for redemption by the United States of America if it is a
defendant. The address of the person who claims a lien as a result of the
judgment must be included in the judgment in order for the judgment to
become a lien on real estate when a certified copy of the judgment is recorded.
Alternatively, an affidavit with this information may be simultaneously
recorded. For the specific requirements, see section 55.10(1), Florida Statutes;
Hott Interiors, Inc. v. Fostock, 721 So.2d 1236 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998).
Committee Notes
1980 Amendment. The reference to writs of assistance in paragraph 7 is
changed to writs of possession to comply with the consolidation of the 2 writs.
2010 Amendment. Mandatory statements of the mortgagee/property
owner’s rights are included as required by the 2006 amendment to section
45.031, Florida Statutes
es;
Hott Interiors, Inc. v. Fostock, 721 So.2d 1236 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998).
Committee Notes
1980 Amendment. The reference to writs of assistance in paragraph 7 is
changed to writs of possession to comply with the consolidation of the 2 writs.
2010 Amendment. Mandatory statements of the mortgagee/property
owner’s rights are included as required by the 2006 amendment to section
45.031, Florida Statutes. Changes are also made based on 2008 amendments
to section 45.031, Florida Statutes, permitting courts to order sale by
electronic means.
Additional changes were made to bring the form into compliance with
chapters 718 and 720 and section 45.0315, Florida Statutes, and to better
align the form with existing practices of clerks and practitioners. The
breakdown of the amounts due is now set out in column format to simplify
calculations. The requirement that the form include the address and social
security number of all defendants was eliminated to protect the privacy
interests of those defendants and in recognition of the fact that this form of
judgment does not create a personal final money judgment against the
defendant borrower, but rather an in rem judgment against the property. The
address and social security number of the defendant borrower should be
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included in any deficiency judgment later obtained against the defendant
borrower.
2014 Amendment. These amendments added titles, updated statutory
reference to time for right of redemption, and added a paragraph on attorneys’
fees.
2019 Amendment. An amendment to paragraph 6 is intended to notify
all involved in mortgage foreclosure proceedings of section 83.561, Florida
Statute (2015), Termination of Rental Agreement upon Foreclosure, by adding
language from the statute.
2024 Amendment. The Florida Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act,
section 83.5615, Florida Statutes (2020), becomes effective only on the repeal
of the federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, Pub. L. No. 111-22, 12
U.S.C. § 5220, note
age foreclosure proceedings of section 83.561, Florida
Statute (2015), Termination of Rental Agreement upon Foreclosure, by adding
language from the statute.
2024 Amendment. The Florida Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act,
section 83.5615, Florida Statutes (2020), becomes effective only on the repeal
of the federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, Pub. L. No. 111-22, 12
U.S.C. § 5220, note.
FORM 1.996(b). FINAL JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE FOR
REESTABLISHMENT OF LOST NOTE
FINAL JUDGMENT
This action was tried before the court. On the evidence presented
IT IS ADJUDGED that:
1.
Amounts Due.
Plaintiff, .....(name and address)....., is
due
Principal
$..........
Interest to date of this
judgement
..........
Title Search expenses
..........
Taxes
..........
Attorney’s fees total
..........
Court costs, now taxed
..........
Other ……….
..........
Subtotal
$..........
LESS: Escrow balance
..........
LESS: Other
..........
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TOTAL
$..........
That must bear interest at a rate of .......... per year.
2.
Lien on Property. Plaintiff holds a lien for the total sum superior
to all claims or estates of defendant(s), on the following described property
.......... County, Florida:
(describe property)
3.
Sale of Property. If the total sum with interest at the rate
described in paragraph 1 and all costs accrued subsequent to this judgment
are not paid, the clerk of this court must sell the property at public sale on
.....(date)….., to the highest bidder for cash, except as prescribed in paragraph
4, at the courthouse located at …..(street address of courthouse).…. in ..........
County in .....(name of city)....., Florida, in accordance with section 45.031,
Florida Statutes, using the following method (CHECK ONE):
.....
At .....(location of sale at courthouse; e.g., north door)....., beginning at
.....(time of sale)..... on the prescribed date.
.....
By electronic sale beginning at .....(time of sale)..... on the prescribed date
at .....(website)......
4.
Costs
..........
County in .....(name of city)....., Florida, in accordance with section 45.031,
Florida Statutes, using the following method (CHECK ONE):
.....
At .....(location of sale at courthouse; e.g., north door)....., beginning at
.....(time of sale)..... on the prescribed date.
.....
By electronic sale beginning at .....(time of sale)..... on the prescribed date
at .....(website)......
4.
Costs. Plaintiff must advance all subsequent costs of this action
and must be reimbursed for them by the clerk if plaintiff is not the purchaser
of the property for sale, provided, however, that the purchaser of the property
for sale must be responsible for the documentary stamps payable on the
certificate of title. If plaintiff is the purchaser, the clerk must credit plaintiff’s
bid with the total sum with interest and costs accruing subsequent to this
judgment, or such part of it as is necessary to pay the bid in full.
5.
Distribution of Proceeds. On filing the certificate of title the clerk
must distribute the proceeds of the sale, so far as they are sufficient, by
paying: first, all of plaintiff’s costs; second, documentary stamps affixed to the
certificate; third, plaintiff’s attorneys’ fees; fourth, the total sum due to plaintiff,
less the items paid, plus interest at the rate prescribed in paragraph 1 from
this date to the date of the sale; and by retaining any remaining amount
pending further order of this court.
6.
Right of Redemption/Right of Possession. On filing the
certificate of sale, defendant(s) and all persons claiming under or against
defendant(s) since the filing of the notice of lis pendens must be foreclosed of
all estate or claim in the property and defendant’s right of redemption as
prescribed by section 45.0315, Florida Statutes, must be terminated, except as
to the rights of a bona fide tenant occupying residential premises under the
federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, 12 U.S.C
ersons claiming under or against
defendant(s) since the filing of the notice of lis pendens must be foreclosed of
all estate or claim in the property and defendant’s right of redemption as
prescribed by section 45.0315, Florida Statutes, must be terminated, except as
to the rights of a bona fide tenant occupying residential premises under the
federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, 12 U.S.C. § 5220, note, or
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section 83.5615, Florida Statutes, and claims or rights under chapter 718 or
chapter 720, Florida Statutes, if any. On the filing of the certificate of title, the
person named on the certificate of title must be let into possession of the
property, subject to the rights of a bona fide tenant occupying residential
premises under the federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, 12 U.S. C. §
5220, note, or section 83.5615, Florida Statutes.
7.
Attorneys’ Fees.
[If a default judgment has been entered against the mortgagor]
Because a default judgment has been entered against the mortgagor and
because the fees requested do not exceed 3% of the principal amount owed at
the time the complaint was filed, it is not necessary for the court to hold a
hearing or adjudge the requested attorneys’ fees to be reasonable.
[If no default judgment has been entered against the mortgagor]
The court finds, based upon the affidavits/testimony presented and upon
inquiry of counsel for the plaintiff that .......... hours were reasonably expended
by plaintiff's counsel and that an hourly rate of $ .......... is appropriate.
Plaintiff’s counsel represents that the attorney fee awarded does not exceed its
contract fee with the plaintiff. The court finds that there are no reduction or
enhancement factors for consideration by the court under Florida Patients
Compensation Fund v. Rowe, 472 So. 2d 1145 (Fla. 1985). (If the court has
found that there are reduction or enhancement factors to be applied, then such
factors must be identified and explained herein)
the attorney fee awarded does not exceed its
contract fee with the plaintiff. The court finds that there are no reduction or
enhancement factors for consideration by the court under Florida Patients
Compensation Fund v. Rowe, 472 So. 2d 1145 (Fla. 1985). (If the court has
found that there are reduction or enhancement factors to be applied, then such
factors must be identified and explained herein).
[If the fees to be awarded are a flat fee]
The requested attorneys’ fees are a flat rate fee that the firm’s client has
agreed to pay in this matter. Given the amount of the fee requested and the
labor expended, the court finds that a lodestar analysis is not necessary and
that the flat fee is reasonable.
8.
Re-establishment of Lost Note. The court finds that the plaintiff
has re-established the terms of the lost note and its right to enforce the
instrument as required by applicable law. Plaintiff must hold the defendant(s)
maker of the note harmless and must indemnify defendant(s) for any loss
defendant(s) may incur by reason of a claim by any other person to enforce the
lost note. Adequate protection has been provided as required by law by the
following means: …..(identify means of security under applicable law: a written
indemnification agreement, a surety bond, include specific detail)…...
Judgment is hereby entered in favor of the plaintiff as to its request to
enforce the lost note.
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9.
Jurisdiction Retained. Jurisdiction of this action is retained to
enforce the adequate protection ordered and to enter further orders that are
proper including, without limitation, a deficiency judgment.
IF THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, THERE MAY BE
ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM THE SALE AFTER PAYMENT OF
PERSONS WHO ARE ENTITLED TO BE PAID FROM THE SALE
PROCEEDS PURSUANT TO THE FINAL JUDGMENT
.
Jurisdiction Retained. Jurisdiction of this action is retained to
enforce the adequate protection ordered and to enter further orders that are
proper including, without limitation, a deficiency judgment.
IF THIS PROPERTY IS SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION, THERE MAY BE
ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM THE SALE AFTER PAYMENT OF
PERSONS WHO ARE ENTITLED TO BE PAID FROM THE SALE
PROCEEDS PURSUANT TO THE FINAL JUDGMENT.
IF YOU ARE A SUBORDINATE LIENHOLDER CLAIMING A RIGHT TO
FUNDS REMAINING AFTER THE SALE, IF ANY, YOU MUST FILE A
CLAIM WITH THE CLERK NO LATER THAN THE DATE THAT THE
CLERK REPORTS THE FUNDS AS UNCLAIMED. IF YOU FAIL TO FILE
A TIMELY CLAIM, YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY REMAINING
FUNDS.
[If the property being foreclosed on has qualified for the homestead tax
exemption in the most recent approved tax roll, the final judgment must
additionally contain the following statement in conspicuous type:]
IF YOU ARE THE PROPERTY OWNER, YOU MAY CLAIM THESE
FUNDS YOURSELF. YOU ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE A LAWYER
OR ANY OTHER REPRESENTATION AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO
ASSIGN YOUR RIGHTS TO ANYONE ELSE IN ORDER FOR YOU TO
CLAIM ANY MONEY TO WHICH YOU ARE ENTITLED. PLEASE CHECK
WITH THE CLERK OF THE COURT, (INSERT INFORMATION FOR
APPLICABLE COURT) WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE SALE TO SEE IF
THERE IS ADDITIONAL MONEY FROM THE FORECLOSURE SALE
THAT THE CLERK HAS IN THE REGISTRY OF THE COURT.
IF YOU DECIDE TO SELL YOUR HOME OR HIRE SOMEONE TO HELP
YOU CLAIM THE ADDITIONAL MONEY, YOU SHOULD READ VERY
CAREFULLY ALL PAPERS YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN, ASK
SOMEONE ELSE, PREFERABLY AN ATTORNEY WHO IS NOT
RELATED TO THE PERSON OFFERING TO HELP YOU, TO MAKE
SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING AND THAT
YOU ARE NOT TRANSFERRING YOUR PROPERTY OR THE EQUITY
IN YOUR PROPERTY WITHOUT THE PROPER INFORMATION. IF YOU
CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AN ATTORNEY, YOU MAY CONTACT
(INSERT LOCAL OR NEAREST LEGAL AID OFFICE AND TELEPHONE
NUMBER) TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FINANCIALLY FOR THEIR
SERVICES
TORNEY WHO IS NOT
RELATED TO THE PERSON OFFERING TO HELP YOU, TO MAKE
SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE SIGNING AND THAT
YOU ARE NOT TRANSFERRING YOUR PROPERTY OR THE EQUITY
IN YOUR PROPERTY WITHOUT THE PROPER INFORMATION. IF YOU
CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY AN ATTORNEY, YOU MAY CONTACT
(INSERT LOCAL OR NEAREST LEGAL AID OFFICE AND TELEPHONE
NUMBER) TO SEE IF YOU QUALIFY FINANCIALLY FOR THEIR
SERVICES. IF THEY CANNOT ASSIST YOU, THEY MAY BE ABLE TO
REFER YOU TO A LOCAL BAR REFERRAL AGENCY OR SUGGEST
OTHER OPTIONS. IF YOU CHOOSE TO CONTACT (NAME OF LOCAL
OR NEAREST LEGAL AID OFFICE AND TELEPHONE NUMBER) FOR
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ASSISTANCE, YOU SHOULD DO SO AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER
RECEIPT OF THIS NOTICE.
ORDERED at ……………….., Florida, on …..(date)……
Judge
NOTE: Paragraph 1 must be varied in accordance with the items unpaid,
claimed, and proven. The form does not provide for an adjudication of junior
lienors’ claims or for redemption by the United States of America if it is a
defendant. The address of the person who claims a lien as a result of the
judgment must be included in the judgment in order for the judgment to
become a lien on real estate when a certified copy of the judgment is recorded.
Alternatively, an affidavit with this information may be simultaneously
recorded. For the specific requirements, see section 55.10(1), Florida Statutes;
Hott Interiors, Inc. v. Fostock, 721 So. 2d 1236 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998).
Committee Note
2014 Amendment. This new form is to be used when the foreclosure
judgment re-establishes a lost note.
2019 Amendment. The amendment to paragraph 6 is intended to notify
all involved in mortgage foreclosure proceedings of section 83.561, Florida
Statutes (2015), Termination of Rental Agreement upon Foreclosure, by adding
language from the statute.
2024 Amendment. The Florida Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act,
section 83.5615, Florida Statutes (2020), becomes effective only on the repeal
of the federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, Pub. L. No
to notify
all involved in mortgage foreclosure proceedings of section 83.561, Florida
Statutes (2015), Termination of Rental Agreement upon Foreclosure, by adding
language from the statute.
2024 Amendment. The Florida Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act,
section 83.5615, Florida Statutes (2020), becomes effective only on the repeal
of the federal Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act, Pub. L. No. 111-22, 12
U.S.C. § 5220, note.
FORM 1.996(c). MOTION TO CANCEL AND RESCHEDULE FORECLOSURE
SALE
Plaintiff moves to cancel and reschedule the mortgage foreclosure sale
because:
1.
On …..(date)….. this court entered a Final Judgment of Foreclosure
pursuant to which a foreclosure sale was scheduled for …..(date)……
2.
The sale needs to be canceled for the following reason(s):
a.
Plaintiff and defendant are continuing to be involved in loss
mitigation;
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b.
Defendant is negotiating for the sale of the property that is
the subject of this matter and plaintiff wants to allow the defendant an
opportunity to sell the property and pay off the debt that is due and owing to
plaintiff.
c.
Defendant has entered into a contract to sell the property
that is the subject of this matter and plaintiff wants to give the defendant an
opportunity to consummate the sale and pay off the debt that is due and owing
to plaintiff.
d.
Defendant has filed a Chapter
Petition under
the Federal Bankruptcy Code;
e.
Plaintiff has ordered but has not received a statement of
value/appraisal for the property;
f.
Plaintiff and defendant have entered into a Forbearance
Agreement;
g.
Other
3.
If this Court cancels the foreclosure sale, plaintiff moves that it be
rescheduled.
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing motion has been furnished by
…..(method of service)….. to …..(name(s))….. on …..(date)…...
NOTE.
This form is used to move the court to cancel and reschedule
a foreclosure sale.
FORM 1.997
Plaintiff and defendant have entered into a Forbearance
Agreement;
g.
Other
3.
If this Court cancels the foreclosure sale, plaintiff moves that it be
rescheduled.
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing motion has been furnished by
…..(method of service)….. to …..(name(s))….. on …..(date)…...
NOTE.
This form is used to move the court to cancel and reschedule
a foreclosure sale.
FORM 1.997.
CIVIL COVER SHEET
The civil cover sheet and the information contained in it neither replace nor
supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other documents as required
by law. This form must be filed by the plaintiff or petitioner with the Clerk of
Court for the purpose of reporting uniform data pursuant to section 25.075,
Florida Statutes. (See instructions for completion.)
I.
CASE STYLE
(Name of Court)
.
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Plaintiff
Case #
Judge
vs.
Defendant
II.
AMOUNT OF CLAIM
Please indicate the estimated amount of the claim, rounded to the
nearest dollar. The estimated amount of the claim is requested for data
collection and clerical processing purposes only. The amount of the claim
shall not be used for any other purpose.
_____ $8,000 or less
_____ $8,001 - $30,000
_____ $30,001- $50,000
_____ $50,001- $75,000
_____ $75,001-$100,000
_____ over $100,000.00
III.
TYPE OF CASE
(If the case fits more than one type of case,
select the most definitive category.) If the most descriptive label is a
subcategory (is indented under a broader category), place an x on both the
main category and subcategory lines
y other purpose.
_____ $8,000 or less
_____ $8,001 - $30,000
_____ $30,001- $50,000
_____ $50,001- $75,000
_____ $75,001-$100,000
_____ over $100,000.00
III.
TYPE OF CASE
(If the case fits more than one type of case,
select the most definitive category.) If the most descriptive label is a
subcategory (is indented under a broader category), place an x on both the
main category and subcategory lines.
CIRCUIT CIVIL
Condominium
Contracts and indebtedness
Eminent domain
Auto negligence
Negligence—other
Business governance
Business torts
Environmental/Toxic tort
Third party indemnification
Construction defect
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Mass tort
Negligent security
Nursing home negligence
Premises liability—commercial
Premises liability—residential
Products liability
___ Real property/Mortgage foreclosure
_____ Commercial foreclosure
_____ Homestead residential foreclosure
_____ Non-homestead residential foreclosure
_____ Other real property actions
Professional malpractice
Malpractice—business
Malpractice—medical
Malpractice—other professional
Other
Antitrust/Trade regulation
Business transactions
Constitutional challenge—statute or ordinance
Constitutional challenge—proposed amendment
Corporate trusts
Discrimination—employment or other
Insurance claims
Intellectual property
Libel/Slander
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Shareholder derivative action
Securities litigation
Trade secrets
Trust litigation
COUNTY CIVIL
Civil
Real Property/Mortgage foreclosure
Replevins
Evictions
Residential Evictions
______ Non-residential Evictions
Other civil (non-monetary)
IV.
REMEDIES SOUGHT (check all that apply):
Monetary;
Nonmonetary declaratory or injunctive relief;
Punitive
V.
NUMBER OF CAUSES OF ACTION: [ ]
(Specify)
VI.
IS THIS CASE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?
yes
no
VII. HAS NOTICE OF ANY KNOWN RELATED CASE BEEN FILED?
no
yes If “yes,” list all related cases by name, case number, and
court
ions
______ Non-residential Evictions
Other civil (non-monetary)
IV.
REMEDIES SOUGHT (check all that apply):
Monetary;
Nonmonetary declaratory or injunctive relief;
Punitive
V.
NUMBER OF CAUSES OF ACTION: [ ]
(Specify)
VI.
IS THIS CASE A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT?
yes
no
VII. HAS NOTICE OF ANY KNOWN RELATED CASE BEEN FILED?
no
yes If “yes,” list all related cases by name, case number, and
court.
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VIII. IS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT?
yes
no
IX.
DOES THIS CASE INVOLVE ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUAL ABUSE?
yes
no
I CERTIFY that the information I have provided in this cover sheet is accurate
to the best of my knowledge and belief, and that I have read and will comply
with the requirements of Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial
Administration 2.425.
Signature
Fla. Bar #
Attorney or party
(Bar # if attorney)
(type or print name)
Date
FORM 1.997.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTORNEYS COMPLETING CIVIL
COVER SHEET
Plaintiff must file this cover sheet with the first document filed in the action or
proceeding (except small claims cases, probate, or family cases). Domestic and
juvenile cases should be accompanied by a completed Florida Family Law
Rules of Procedure Form 12.928, Cover Sheet for Family Court Cases. Failure
to file a civil cover sheet in any civil case other than those excepted above may
result in sanctions.
I.
Case Style. Enter the name of the court, the appropriate case number
assigned at the time of filing of the original complaint or petition, the name of
the judge assigned (if applicable), and the name (last, first, middle initial) of
plaintiff(s) and defendant(s).
II.
Amount of Claim. Enter the estimated amount of the claim, rounded to
the nearest dollar. The estimated amount of the claim is requested for data
collection and clerical processing purposes only. The amount of the claim shall
not be used for any other purpose.
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III.
Type of Case. Place an “X” on the appropriate line
laintiff(s) and defendant(s).
II.
Amount of Claim. Enter the estimated amount of the claim, rounded to
the nearest dollar. The estimated amount of the claim is requested for data
collection and clerical processing purposes only. The amount of the claim shall
not be used for any other purpose.
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III.
Type of Case. Place an “X” on the appropriate line. If the cause fits more
than one type of case, select the most definitive. If the most definitive label is a
subcategory (indented under a broader category label), place an “X” on the
category and subcategory lines. Definitions of the cases are provided below in
the order they appear on the form.
Circuit Civil
(A)
Condominium—all civil lawsuits pursuant to Chapter 718, Florida
Statutes, in which a condominium association is a party.
(B)
Contracts and indebtedness—all contract actions relating to
promissory notes and other debts, including those arising from the sale of
goods, but excluding contract disputes involving condominium associations.
(C)
Eminent domain—all matters relating to the taking of private
property for public use, including inverse condemnation by state agencies,
political subdivisions, or public service corporations.
(D)
Auto negligence—all matters arising out of a party’s allegedly
negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
(E)
Negligence—other—all actions sounding in negligence, including
statutory claims for relief on account of death or injury, that are not included
in other main categories.
(F)
Business governance—all matters relating to the management,
administration, or control of a company.
(G)
Business torts—all matters relating to liability for economic loss
allegedly caused by interference with economic or business relationships.
(H)
Environmental/Toxic tort—all matters relating to claims that
violations of environmental regulatory provisions or exposure to a chemical
caused injury or disease
vernance—all matters relating to the management,
administration, or control of a company.
(G)
Business torts—all matters relating to liability for economic loss
allegedly caused by interference with economic or business relationships.
(H)
Environmental/Toxic tort—all matters relating to claims that
violations of environmental regulatory provisions or exposure to a chemical
caused injury or disease.
(I)
Third party indemnification—all matters relating to liability
transferred to a third party in a financial relationship.
(J)
Construction defect—all civil lawsuits in which damage or injury
was allegedly caused by defects in the construction of a structure.
(K)
Mass tort—all matters relating to a civil action involving numerous
plaintiffs against one or more defendants.
(L)
Negligent security—all matters involving injury to a person or
property allegedly resulting from insufficient security.
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(M)
Nursing home negligence—all matters involving injury to a nursing
home resident resulting from negligence of nursing home staff or facilities.
(N)
Premises liability—commercial—all matters involving injury to a
person or property allegedly resulting from a defect on the premises of a
commercial property.
(O)
Premises liability—residential—all matters involving injury to a
person or property allegedly resulting from a defect on the premises of a
residential property.
(P)
Products liability—all matters involving injury to a person or
property allegedly resulting from the manufacture or sale of a defective product
or from a failure to warn.
(Q)
Real property/Mortgage foreclosure—all matters relating to the
possession, title, or boundaries of real property. All matters involving
foreclosures or sales of real property, including foreclosures associated with
condominium associations or condominium units. (The amount of claim
specified in Section II
resulting from the manufacture or sale of a defective product
or from a failure to warn.
(Q)
Real property/Mortgage foreclosure—all matters relating to the
possession, title, or boundaries of real property. All matters involving
foreclosures or sales of real property, including foreclosures associated with
condominium associations or condominium units. (The amount of claim
specified in Section II. of the form determines the filing fee pursuant to section
28.241, Florida Statutes.)
(R)
Commercial foreclosure—all matters relating to the termination of
a business owner’s interest in commercial property by a lender to gain title or
force a sale to satisfy the unpaid debt secured by the property.
(S)
Homestead residential foreclosure—all matters relating to the
termination of a residential property owner’s interest by a lender to gain title or
force a sale to satisfy the unpaid debt secured by the property where the
property has been granted a homestead exemption.
(T)
Nonhomestead residential foreclosure—all matters relating to the
termination of a residential property owner’s interest by a lender to gain title or
force a sale to satisfy the unpaid debt secured by the property where the
property has not been granted a homestead exemption.
(U)
Other real property actions—all matters relating to land, land
improvements, or property rights not involving commercial or residential
foreclosure.
(V)
Professional malpractice—all professional malpractice lawsuits.
(W) Malpractice—business—all matters relating to a business’s or
business person’s failure to exercise the degree of care and skill that someone
in the same line of work would use under similar circumstances.
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(X)
Malpractice—medical—all matters relating to a doctor’s failure to
exercise the degree of care and skill that a physician or surgeon of the same
medical specialty would use under similar circumstances
r
business person’s failure to exercise the degree of care and skill that someone
in the same line of work would use under similar circumstances.
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(X)
Malpractice—medical—all matters relating to a doctor’s failure to
exercise the degree of care and skill that a physician or surgeon of the same
medical specialty would use under similar circumstances.
(Y)
Malpractice—other professional—all matters relating to negligence
of those other than medical or business professionals.
(Z)
Other—all civil matters not included in other categories.
(AA) Antitrust/Trade regulation—all matters relating to unfair methods
of competition or unfair or deceptive business acts or practices.
(AB) Business transactions—all matters relating to actions that affect
financial or economic interests.
(AC) Constitutional challenge—statute or ordinance—a challenge to a
statute or ordinance, citing a violation of the Florida Constitution.
(AD) Constitutional challenge—proposed amendment—a challenge to a
legislatively initiated proposed constitutional amendment, but excluding
challenges to a citizen-initiated proposed constitutional amendment because
the Florida Supreme Court has direct jurisdiction of such challenges.
(AE) Corporate trusts—all matters relating to the business activities of
financial services companies or banks acting in a fiduciary capacity for
investors.
(AF) Discrimination—employment or other—all matters relating to
discrimination, including employment, sex, race, age, handicap, harassment,
retaliation, or wages.
(AG) Insurance claims—all matters relating to claims filed with an
insurance company.
(AH) Intellectual property—all matters relating to intangible rights
protecting commercially valuable products of the human intellect.
(AI)
Libel/Slander—all matters relating to written, visual, oral, or aural
defamation of character
cluding employment, sex, race, age, handicap, harassment,
retaliation, or wages.
(AG) Insurance claims—all matters relating to claims filed with an
insurance company.
(AH) Intellectual property—all matters relating to intangible rights
protecting commercially valuable products of the human intellect.
(AI)
Libel/Slander—all matters relating to written, visual, oral, or aural
defamation of character.
(AJ)
Shareholder derivative action—all matters relating to actions by a
corporation’s shareholders to protect and benefit all shareholders against
corporate management for improper management.
(AK) Securities litigation—all matters relating to the financial interest or
instruments of a company or corporation.
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(AL)
Trade secrets—all matters relating to a formula, process, device, or
other business information that is kept confidential to maintain an advantage
over competitors.
(AM) Trust litigation—all civil matters involving guardianships, estates,
or trusts and not appropriately filed in probate proceedings.
County Civil
(AN) Civil – all matters involving claims ranging from $8,001 through
$30,000 in damages, exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney fees.
(AO) Real property/Mortgage foreclosure-all matters involving claims up
to $30,000 relating to the possession, title, or boundaries of real property. All
matters involving foreclosures or sales of real property up to $30,000, including
foreclosures associate with condominium associations or condominium units.
(AP) Replevins—all lawsuits pursuant to Chapter 78, Florida Statutes,
involving claims up to $30,000.
(AQ) Evictions—all matters involving the recovery of possession of
leased land or rental property by process of law.
(AR) Other civil (non-monetary)—includes all other non-monetary
county civil matters that were not described in other county civil categories.
IV.
Remedies Sought. Place an “X” on the appropriate line. If more than
one remedy is sought in the complaint or petition, check all that apply.
V
victions—all matters involving the recovery of possession of
leased land or rental property by process of law.
(AR) Other civil (non-monetary)—includes all other non-monetary
county civil matters that were not described in other county civil categories.
IV.
Remedies Sought. Place an “X” on the appropriate line. If more than
one remedy is sought in the complaint or petition, check all that apply.
V.
Number of Causes of Action. If the complaint or petition alleges more
than one cause of action, note the number and the name of the cause of action.
VI.
Class Action. Place an “X” on the appropriate line.
VII.
Related Cases. Place an “X” on the appropriate line.
VIII. Is Jury Trial Demanded In Complaint? Check the appropriate line to
indicate whether a jury trial is being demanded in the complaint.
IX. Sexual Abuse. Plan an “X” on the appropriate line.
ATTORNEY OR PARTY SIGNATURE. Sign the civil cover sheet. Print legibly the
name of the person signing the civil cover sheet. Attorneys must include a
Florida Bar number. Insert the date the civil cover sheet is signed. Signature
is a certification that the filer has provided accurate information on the civil
cover sheet, and has read and complied with the requirements of Florida
Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.425.
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FORM 1.998.
FINAL DISPOSITION FORM
This form shall be filed by the prevailing party with the Clerk of Court for the
purpose of reporting uniform case data pursuant to Florida Statutes section
25.075. (See instructions on the reverse of the form.)
I.
CASE STYLE
(Name of Court)
.
Plaintiff
Case #
Judge
vs.
Defendant
II.
AMOUNT OF FINAL JUDGMENT
Please indicate the amount of the final judgment, rounded to the nearest
dollar. $
III
ORM
This form shall be filed by the prevailing party with the Clerk of Court for the
purpose of reporting uniform case data pursuant to Florida Statutes section
25.075. (See instructions on the reverse of the form.)
I.
CASE STYLE
(Name of Court)
.
Plaintiff
Case #
Judge
vs.
Defendant
II.
AMOUNT OF FINAL JUDGMENT
Please indicate the amount of the final judgment, rounded to the nearest
dollar. $
III.
MEANS OF FINAL DISPOSITION (Place an “x” in one box for major
category and one subcategory, if applicable, only)
Dismissed Before Hearing
Dismissed Pursuant to Settlement—Before Hearing
Dismissed Pursuant to Mediated Settlement—Before Hearing
Other—Before Hearing
Dismissed After Hearing
Dismissed Pursuant to Settlement—After Hearing
Dismissed Pursuant to Mediated Settlement—After Hearing
Other After Hearing—After Hearing
Disposed by Default
Disposed by Judge
Disposed by Non-jury Trial
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Disposed by Jury Trial
Other
DATE
SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY FOR PREVAILING PARTY
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTORNEYS
COMPLETING FINAL
DISPOSITION FORM
I.
Case Style. Enter the name of the court, the appropriate case number
assigned at the time of filing of the original complaint or petition, the name of
the judge assigned to the case and the names (last, first, middle initial) of
plaintiff(s) and defendant(s).
II.
Amount of Final Judgment. Enter the amount as recorded in the final
judgment.
III.
Means of Final Disposition. Place an “x” in the appropriate major
category box and in the appropriate subcategory box, if applicable. The
following are the definitions of the disposition categories
ame of
the judge assigned to the case and the names (last, first, middle initial) of
plaintiff(s) and defendant(s).
II.
Amount of Final Judgment. Enter the amount as recorded in the final
judgment.
III.
Means of Final Disposition. Place an “x” in the appropriate major
category box and in the appropriate subcategory box, if applicable. The
following are the definitions of the disposition categories.
(A)
Dismissed Before Hearing—the case is settled, voluntarily
dismissed, or otherwise disposed of before a hearing is held;
(B)
Dismissed Pursuant to Settlement—Before Hearing—the case is
voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff after a settlement is reached without
mediation before a hearing is held;
(C)
Dismissal Pursuant to Mediated Settlement—Before Hearing—the
case is voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff after a settlement is reached with
mediation before a hearing is held;
(D)
Other—Before Hearing—the case is dismissed before hearing in an
action that does not fall into one of the other disposition categories listed on
this form;
(E)
Dismissed After Hearing—the case is dismissed by a judge,
voluntarily dismissed, or settled after a hearing is held;
(F)
Dismissal Pursuant to Settlement—After Hearing—the case is
voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff after a settlement is reach without
mediation after a hearing is held;
(G)
Dismissal Pursuant to Mediated Settlement—After Hearing—the
case is voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff after a settlement is reach with
mediation after a hearing is held;
(H)
Other—After Hearing—the case is dismissed after hearing in an
action that does not fall into one of the other disposition categories listed on
this form;
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(I)
Disposed by Default—a defendant chooses not to or fails to contest
the plaintiff’s allegations and a judgment against the defendant is entered by
the court;
(J)
Disposed by Judge—a judgment or disposition is reached by the
judge in a case that is not dismissed and in which no trial has been held
ther disposition categories listed on
this form;
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(I)
Disposed by Default—a defendant chooses not to or fails to contest
the plaintiff’s allegations and a judgment against the defendant is entered by
the court;
(J)
Disposed by Judge—a judgment or disposition is reached by the
judge in a case that is not dismissed and in which no trial has been held.
Includes stipulations by the parties, conditional judgments, summary
judgment after hearing and any matter in which a judgment is entered
excluding cases disposed of by default as in category (I) above;
(K)
Disposed by Non-Jury Trial—the case is disposed as a result of a
contested trial in which there is no jury and in which the judge determines
both the issues of fact and law in the case;
(L)
Disposed by Jury Trial—the case is disposed as a result of a jury
trial (consider the beginning of a jury trial to be when the jurors and alternates
are selected and sworn);
(M)
Other—the case is consolidated, submitted to arbitration or
mediation, transferred, or otherwise disposed of by other means not listed in
categories (A) through (L).
DATE AND ATTORNEY SIGNATURE. Date and sign the final disposition form.
FORM 1.999.
ORDER DESIGNATING A CASE COMPLEX
This form order is for designating a case complex under rule 1.201 and
directing the clerk of court to update the court’s records and to report the case
activity to the Supreme Court.
ORDER DESIGNATING CASE A “COMPLEX CASE”
DIRECTIONS TO THE CLERK OF COURT
THIS CAUSE was considered on [the court’s own motion] [the motion of a
party] to designate this case a “complex case” as defined in rule 1.201, Fla. R.
Civ. P
is for designating a case complex under rule 1.201 and
directing the clerk of court to update the court’s records and to report the case
activity to the Supreme Court.
ORDER DESIGNATING CASE A “COMPLEX CASE”
DIRECTIONS TO THE CLERK OF COURT
THIS CAUSE was considered on [the court’s own motion] [the motion of a
party] to designate this case a “complex case” as defined in rule 1.201, Fla. R.
Civ. P. Being fully advised in the circumstances, the court determines that the
case meets the criteria for proceeding under the rule and designates it as a
“complex case.”
The clerk of the court shall designate this case a “complex case,” update
the court’s records accordingly, and report such designation and the case
activity to the Supreme Court pursuant to section 25.075, Florida Statutes,
and rule 2.245(a), Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin.
DONE AND ORDERED at ………. County, Florida, on .....(date)......
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Judge
APPENDIX I— STANDARD INTERROGATORIES FORMS
FORM 1.
GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY NEGLIGENCE —
INTERROGATORIES TO PLAINTIFF
(If answering for another person or entity, answer with respect to that person
or entity, unless otherwise stated.)
1.
What is the name and address of the person answering these
interrogatories, and, if applicable, the person’s official position or relationship
with the party to whom the interrogatories are directed?
2.
List the names, business addresses, dates of employment, and
rates of pay regarding all employers, including self-employment, for whom you
have worked in the past 10 years.
3.
List all former names and when you were known by those names.
State all addresses where you have lived for the past 10 years, the dates you
lived at each address, your Social Security number, your date of birth, and, if
you are or have ever been married, the name of your spouse or spouses.
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f pay regarding all employers, including self-employment, for whom you
have worked in the past 10 years.
3.
List all former names and when you were known by those names.
State all addresses where you have lived for the past 10 years, the dates you
lived at each address, your Social Security number, your date of birth, and, if
you are or have ever been married, the name of your spouse or spouses.
4.
Do you wear glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids? If so, who
prescribed them, when were they prescribed, when were your eyes or ears last
examined, and what is the name and address of the examiner?
5.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, other than any juvenile
adjudication, which under the law under which you were convicted was
punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of 1 year, or that involved
dishonesty or a false statement regardless of the punishment? If so, state as to
each conviction the specific crime and the date and place of conviction.
6.
Were you suffering from physical infirmity, disability, or sickness
at the time of the incident described in the complaint? If so, what was the
nature of the infirmity, disability, or sickness?
7.
Did you consume any alcoholic beverages or take any drugs or
medications within 12 hours before the time of the incident described in the
complaint? If so, state the type and amount of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or
medication which were consumed, and when and where you consumed them.
8.
Describe in detail how the incident described in the complaint
happened, including all actions taken by you to prevent the incident.
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9.
Describe in detail each act or omission on the part of any party to
this lawsuit that you contend constituted negligence that was a contributing
legal cause of the incident in question.
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re you consumed them.
8.
Describe in detail how the incident described in the complaint
happened, including all actions taken by you to prevent the incident.
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9.
Describe in detail each act or omission on the part of any party to
this lawsuit that you contend constituted negligence that was a contributing
legal cause of the incident in question.
10.
Were you charged with any violation of law (including any
regulations or ordinances) arising out of the incident described in the
complaint? If so, what was the nature of the charge; what plea or answer, if
any, did you enter to the charge; what court or agency heard the charge; was
any written report prepared by anyone regarding this charge, and, if so, what is
the name and address of the person or entity that prepared the report; do you
have a copy of the report; and was the testimony at any trial, hearing, or other
proceeding on the charge recorded in any manner, and, if so, what is the name
and address of the person who recorded the testimony?
11.
Describe each injury for which you are claiming damages in this
case, specifying the part of your body that was injured, the nature of the
injury, and, as to any injuries you contend are permanent, the effects on you
that you claim are permanent.
12.
List each item of expense or damage, other than loss of income or
earning capacity, that you claim to have incurred as a result of the incident
described in the complaint, giving for each item the date incurred, the name
and business address of the person or entity to whom each was paid or is
owed, and the goods or services for which each was incurred.
13.
Do you contend that you have lost any income, benefits, or earning
capacity in the past or future as a result of the incident described in the
complaint? If so, state the nature of the income, benefits, or earning capacity,
and the amount and the method that you used in computing the amount.
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n or entity to whom each was paid or is
owed, and the goods or services for which each was incurred.
13.
Do you contend that you have lost any income, benefits, or earning
capacity in the past or future as a result of the incident described in the
complaint? If so, state the nature of the income, benefits, or earning capacity,
and the amount and the method that you used in computing the amount.
14.
Has anything been paid or is anything payable from any third
party for the damages listed in your answers to these interrogatories? If so,
state the amounts paid or payable, the name and business address of the
person or entity who paid or owes said amounts, and which of those third
parties have or claim a right of subrogation.
15.
List the names and business addresses of each physician who has
treated or examined you, and each medical facility where you have received any
treatment or examination for the injuries for which you seek damages in this
case; and state as to each the date of treatment or examination and the injury
or condition for which you were examined or treated.
16.
List the names and business addresses of all other physicians,
medical facilities, or other health care providers by whom or at which you have
been examined or treated in the past 10 years; and state as to each the dates of
examination or treatment and the condition or injury for which you were
examined or treated.
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17.
List the names and addresses of all persons who are believed or
known by you, your agents, or your attorneys to have any knowledge
concerning any of the issues in this lawsuit; and specify the subject matter
about which the witness has knowledge.
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of
examination or treatment and the condition or injury for which you were
examined or treated.
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17.
List the names and addresses of all persons who are believed or
known by you, your agents, or your attorneys to have any knowledge
concerning any of the issues in this lawsuit; and specify the subject matter
about which the witness has knowledge.
18.
Have you heard or do you know about any statement or remark
made by or on behalf of any party to this lawsuit, other than yourself,
concerning any issue in this lawsuit? If so, state the name and address of each
person who made the statement or statements, the name and address of each
person who heard it, and the date, time, place, and substance of each
statement.
19.
State the name and address of every person known to you, your
agents, or your attorneys, who has knowledge about, or possession, custody, or
control of, any model, plat, map, drawing, audio recording, visual recording,
audiovisual recording, or photograph pertaining to any fact or issue involved in
this controversy; and describe as to each, what item such person has, the
name and address of the person who took or prepared it, and the date it was
taken or prepared.
20.
Do you intend to call any expert witnesses at the trial of this case?
If so, state as to each such witness the name and business address of the
witness, the witness’s qualifications as an expert, the subject matter upon
which the witness is expected to testify, the substance of the facts and opinions
to which the witness is expected to testify, and a summary of the grounds for
each opinion.
21.
Have you made an agreement with anyone that would limit that
party’s liability to anyone for any of the damages sued upon in this case? If so,
state the terms of the agreement and the parties to it.
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subject matter upon
which the witness is expected to testify, the substance of the facts and opinions
to which the witness is expected to testify, and a summary of the grounds for
each opinion.
21.
Have you made an agreement with anyone that would limit that
party’s liability to anyone for any of the damages sued upon in this case? If so,
state the terms of the agreement and the parties to it.
22.
Please state if you have ever been a party, either plaintiff or
defendant, in a lawsuit other than the present matter, and, if so, state whether
you were plaintiff or defendant, the nature of the action, and the date and
court in which such suit was filed.
FORM 2.
GENERAL PERSONAL INJURY NEGLIGENCE —
INTERROGATORIES TO DEFENDANT
(If answering for another person or entity, answer with respect to that person
or entity, unless otherwise stated.)
1.
What is the name and address of the person answering these
interrogatories, and, if applicable, the person’s official position or relationship
with the party to whom the interrogatories are directed?
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2.
List all former names and when you were known by those names.
State all addresses where you have lived for the past 10 years, the dates you
lived at each address, your Social Security number, and your date of birth.
3.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, other than any juvenile
adjudication, which under the law under which you were convicted was
punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of 1 year, or that involved
dishonesty or a false statement regardless of the punishment? If so, state as to
each conviction the specific crime and the date and place of conviction.
4.
Describe any and all policies of insurance which you contend cover
or may cover you for the allegations set forth in plaintiff’s complaint, detailing
as to such policies the name of the insurer, the number of the policy, the
effective dates of the policy, the available limits of liability, and the name and
address of the custodian of the policy.
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fic crime and the date and place of conviction.
4.
Describe any and all policies of insurance which you contend cover
or may cover you for the allegations set forth in plaintiff’s complaint, detailing
as to such policies the name of the insurer, the number of the policy, the
effective dates of the policy, the available limits of liability, and the name and
address of the custodian of the policy.
5.
Describe in detail how the incident described in the complaint
happened, including all actions taken by you to prevent the incident.
6.
Describe in detail each act or omission on the part of any party to
this lawsuit that you contend constituted negligence that was a contributing
legal cause of the incident in question.
7.
State the facts upon which you rely for each affirmative defense in
your answer.
8.
Do you contend any person or entity other than you is, or may be,
liable in whole or part for the claims asserted against you in this lawsuit? If so,
state the full name and address of each such person or entity, the legal basis
for your contention, the facts or evidence upon which your contention is based,
and whether or not you have notified each such person or entity of your
contention.
9.
Were you charged with any violation of law (including any
regulations or ordinances) arising out of the incident described in the
complaint? If so, what was the nature of the charge; what plea or answer, if
any, did you enter to the charge; what court or agency heard the charge; was
any written report prepared by anyone regarding the charge, and, if so, what is
the name and address of the person or entity who prepared the report; do you
have a copy of the report; and was the testimony at any trial, hearing, or other
proceeding on the charge recorded in any manner, and, if so, what is the name
and address of the person who recorded the testimony?
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gency heard the charge; was
any written report prepared by anyone regarding the charge, and, if so, what is
the name and address of the person or entity who prepared the report; do you
have a copy of the report; and was the testimony at any trial, hearing, or other
proceeding on the charge recorded in any manner, and, if so, what is the name
and address of the person who recorded the testimony?
10.
List the names and addresses of all persons who are believed or
known by you, your agents, or your attorneys to have any knowledge
concerning any of the issues in this lawsuit; and specify the subject matter
about which the witness has knowledge.
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11.
Have you heard or do you know about any statement or remark
made by or on behalf of any party to this lawsuit, other than yourself,
concerning any issue in this lawsuit? If so, state the name and address of each
person who made the statement or statements, the name and address of each
person who heard it, and the date, time, place, and substance of each
statement.
12.
State the name and address of every person known to you, your
agents, or your attorneys who has knowledge about, or possession, custody, or
control of, any model, plat, map, drawing, audio recording, visual recording,
audiovisual recording, or photograph pertaining to any fact or issue involved in
this controversy; and describe as to each, what item such person has, the
name and address of the person who took or prepared it, and the date it was
taken or prepared.
13.
Do you intend to call any expert witnesses at the trial of this case?
If so, state as to each such witness the name and business address of the
witness, the witness’s qualifications as an expert, the subject matter upon
which the witness is expected to testify, the substance of the facts and opinions
to which the witness is expected to testify, and a summary of the grounds for
each opinion.
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13.
Do you intend to call any expert witnesses at the trial of this case?
If so, state as to each such witness the name and business address of the
witness, the witness’s qualifications as an expert, the subject matter upon
which the witness is expected to testify, the substance of the facts and opinions
to which the witness is expected to testify, and a summary of the grounds for
each opinion.
14.
Have you made an agreement with anyone that would limit that
party’s liability to anyone for any of the damages sued upon in this case? If so,
state the terms of the agreement and the parties to it.
15.
Please state if you have ever been a party, either plaintiff or
defendant, in a lawsuit other than the present matter, and, if so, state whether
you were plaintiff or defendant, the nature of the action, and the date and
court in which such suit was filed.
FORM 3.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE — INTERROGATORIES TO
PLAINTIFF
(These interrogatories should be used in conjunction with the General Personal
Injury Negligence Interrogatories to Plaintiff.)
23.
Do you contend that you have experienced any injury or illness as
a result of any negligence of this defendant? If so, state the date that each such
injury occurred, a description of how the injury was caused, and the exact
nature of each such injury.
24.
What condition, symptom, or illness caused you to obtain medical
care and treatment from this defendant?
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25.
Do you claim this defendant neglected to inform or instruct or
warn you of any risk relating to your condition, care, or treatment? If so, state
of what, in your opinion, the defendant failed to inform, instruct, or warn you.
26.
If you contend that you were not properly informed by this
defendant regarding the risk of the treatment or the procedure performed, state
what alternative treatment or procedure, if any, you would have undergone had
you been properly informed.
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y risk relating to your condition, care, or treatment? If so, state
of what, in your opinion, the defendant failed to inform, instruct, or warn you.
26.
If you contend that you were not properly informed by this
defendant regarding the risk of the treatment or the procedure performed, state
what alternative treatment or procedure, if any, you would have undergone had
you been properly informed.
27.
State the date and place and a description of each complaint for
which you contend the defendant refused to attend or treat you.
28.
State the date you became aware of the injuries sued on in this
action, and describe in detail the circumstances under which you became
aware of each such injury; state the date you became aware that the injuries
sued on in this action were caused or may have been caused by medical
negligence; and describe in detail the circumstances under which you became
aware of the cause of said injuries.
29.
State the name and address of every person or organization to
whom you have given notice of the occurrence sued on in this case because
you, your agents, or your attorneys believe that person or organization may be
liable in whole or in part to you.
FORM 4.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE — INTERROGATORIES TO
DEFENDANT
(These interrogatories should be used in conjunction with the General Personal
Injury Negligence Interrogatories to Defendant.)
NOTE: When the word “Plaintiff” is mentioned, these interrogatories are
directed to be answered regarding (name of plaintiff/patient).
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lieve that person or organization may be
liable in whole or in part to you.
FORM 4.
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE — INTERROGATORIES TO
DEFENDANT
(These interrogatories should be used in conjunction with the General Personal
Injury Negligence Interrogatories to Defendant.)
NOTE: When the word “Plaintiff” is mentioned, these interrogatories are
directed to be answered regarding (name of plaintiff/patient).
16.
Please give us your entire educational background, starting with
your college education and chronologically indicating by date and place each
school, college, course of study, title of seminars, length of study, and honors
received by you up to the present time, including internships, residencies,
degrees received, licenses earned or revoked, medical specialty training, board
memberships, authorship of any books, articles, or texts, including the names
of those writings and their location in medical journals, awards or honors
received, and continuing medical education.
17.
Please give us your entire professional background up to the
present time, including dates of employment or association, the names of all
physicians with whom you have practiced, the form of employment or business
relationship such as whether by partnership, corporation, or sole
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proprietorship, and the dates of the relationships, including hospital staff
privileges and positions, and teaching experience.
18.
With respect to your office library or usual place of work, give us
the name, author, name of publisher, and date of publication of every medical
book or article, journal, or medical text to which you had access, which deals
with the overall subject matter described in paragraph [whatever paragraph
number that concerns negligence] of the complaint. (In lieu of answering this
interrogatory you may allow plaintiff’s counsel to inspect your library at a
reasonable time.)
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e, author, name of publisher, and date of publication of every medical
book or article, journal, or medical text to which you had access, which deals
with the overall subject matter described in paragraph [whatever paragraph
number that concerns negligence] of the complaint. (In lieu of answering this
interrogatory you may allow plaintiff’s counsel to inspect your library at a
reasonable time.)
19.
If you believe there was any risk to the treatment you rendered to
the plaintiff, state the nature of all risks, including whether the risks were
communicated to the plaintiff; when, where, and in what manner they were
communicated; and whether any of the risks in fact occurred.
20.
Tell us your experience in giving the kind of treatment or
examination that you rendered to the plaintiff before it was given to the
plaintiff, giving us such information as the approximate number of times you
have given similar treatment or examinations, where the prior treatment or
examinations took place, and the successful or unsuccessful nature of the
outcome of that treatment or those examinations.
21.
Please identify, with sufficient particularity to formulate the basis
of a request to produce, all medical records of any kind of which you are aware
which deal with the medical treatment or examinations furnished to the
plaintiff at any time, whether by you or another person or persons.
22.
Please state whether any claim for medical malpractice has ever
been made against you alleging facts relating to the same or similar subject
matter as this lawsuit, and, if so, state as to each such claim the names of the
parties, the claim number, the date of the alleged incident, the ultimate
disposition of the claim, and the name of your attorney, if any.
FORM 5.
AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE — INTERROGATORIES TO
PLAINTIFF
(These interrogatories should be used in conjunction with the General Personal
Injury Negligence Interrogatories to Plaintiff.)
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his lawsuit, and, if so, state as to each such claim the names of the
parties, the claim number, the date of the alleged incident, the ultimate
disposition of the claim, and the name of your attorney, if any.
FORM 5.
AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE — INTERROGATORIES TO
PLAINTIFF
(These interrogatories should be used in conjunction with the General Personal
Injury Negligence Interrogatories to Plaintiff.)
23.
At the time of the incident described in the complaint, were you
wearing a seat belt? If not, please state why not; where you were seated in the
vehicle; and whether the vehicle was equipped with a seat belt that was
operational and available for your use.
24.
Did any mechanical defect in the motor vehicle in which you were
riding at the time of the incident described in the complaint contribute to the
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incident? If so, describe the nature of the defect and how it contributed to the
incident.
FORM 6.
AUTOMOBILE NEGLIGENCE — INTERROGATORIES TO
DEFENDANT
(These interrogatories should be used in conjunction with the General Personal
Injury Negligence Interrogatories to Defendant.)
16.
Do you wear glasses, contact lenses, or hearing aids? If so, who
prescribed them, when were they prescribed, when were your eyes or ears last
examined, and what is the name and address of the examiner?
17.
Were you suffering from physical infirmity, disability, or sickness
at the time of the incident described in the complaint? If so, what was the
nature of the infirmity, disability, or sickness?
18.
Did you consume any alcoholic beverages or take any drugs or
medications within 12 hours before the time of the incident described in the
complaint? If so, state the type and amount of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or
medication which were consumed, and when and where you consumed them.
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incident described in the complaint? If so, what was the
nature of the infirmity, disability, or sickness?
18.
Did you consume any alcoholic beverages or take any drugs or
medications within 12 hours before the time of the incident described in the
complaint? If so, state the type and amount of alcoholic beverages, drugs, or
medication which were consumed, and when and where you consumed them.
19.
Did any mechanical defect in the motor vehicle in which you were
riding at the time of the incident described in the complaint contribute to the
incident? If so, describe the nature of the defect and how it contributed to the
incident.
20.
List the name and address of all persons, corporations, or entities
who were registered title owners or who had ownership interest in, or right to
control, the motor vehicle that the defendant driver was driving at the time of
the incident described in the complaint; and describe both the nature of the
ownership interest or right to control the vehicle, and the vehicle itself,
including the make, model, year, and vehicle identification number.
21.
At the time of the incident described in the complaint, did the
driver of the vehicle described in your answer to the preceding interrogatory
have permission to drive the vehicle? If so, state the names and addresses of all
persons who have such permission.
22.
At the time of the incident described in the complaint, was the
defendant driver engaged in any mission or activity for any other person or
entity, including any employer? If so, state the name and address of that
person or entity and the nature of the mission or activity.
23.
Was the motor vehicle that the defendant driver was driving at the
time of the incident described in the complaint damaged in the incident, and, if
so, what was the cost to repair the damage?
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APPENDIX II
STATEWIDE UNIFORM GUIDELINES FOR TAXATION OF COSTS
IN CIVIL ACTIONS
Purpose and Application. These guidelines are advisory only
or activity.
23.
Was the motor vehicle that the defendant driver was driving at the
time of the incident described in the complaint damaged in the incident, and, if
so, what was the cost to repair the damage?
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APPENDIX II
STATEWIDE UNIFORM GUIDELINES FOR TAXATION OF COSTS
IN CIVIL ACTIONS
Purpose and Application. These guidelines are advisory only. The
taxation of costs in any particular proceeding is within the broad discretion of
the trial court. The trial court should exercise that discretion in a manner that
is consistent with the policy of reducing the overall costs of litigation and of
keeping such costs as low as justice will permit. With this goal in mind, the
trial court should consider and reward utilization of innovative technologies by
a party which subsequently minimizes costs and reduce the award when use of
innovation technologies that were not used would have resulted in lowering
costs. In addition, these guidelines are not intended to (1) limit the amount of
costs recoverable under a contract or statute, or (2) prejudice the rights of any
litigant objecting to an assessment of costs on the basis that the assessment is
contrary to applicable substantive law.
Burden of Proof. Under these guidelines, it is the burden of the moving
party to show that all requested costs were reasonably necessary either to
defend or prosecute the case at the time the activity precipitating the cost was
undertaken.
I.
Litigation Costs That Should Be Taxed.
A.
Depositions
1.
The original and one copy of the deposition and court
reporter’s per diem for all depositions.
2.
The original and/or one copy of the electronic deposition,
including audiovisually recorded depositions, and the cost of the services of a
technician for electronic depositions used at trial.
3.
Telephone toll and electronic conferencing charges for the
conduct of telephone and electronic depositions.
B.
Documents and Exhibits
1
the deposition and court
reporter’s per diem for all depositions.
2.
The original and/or one copy of the electronic deposition,
including audiovisually recorded depositions, and the cost of the services of a
technician for electronic depositions used at trial.
3.
Telephone toll and electronic conferencing charges for the
conduct of telephone and electronic depositions.
B.
Documents and Exhibits
1.
The costs of copies of documents filed (in lieu of “actually
cited”) with the court, which are reasonably necessary to assist the court in
reaching a conclusion.
2.
The costs of copies obtained in discovery, even if the copies
were not used at trial.
C.
Expert Witnesses
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1.
A reasonable fee for deposition and/or court testimony, and
the costs of preparation of any court ordered report.
D.
Witnesses
1.
Costs of subpoena, witness fee, and service of witnesses for
deposition and/or trial.
E.
Court Reporting Costs Other than for Depositions
1.
Reasonable court reporter’s per diem for the reporting of
evidentiary hearings, trial and post-trial hearings.
F.
Reasonable Charges Incurred for Requiring Special Magistrates,
Guardians Ad Litem, and Attorneys Ad Litem
G.
Filing Fees and Service of Process Fees.
II.
Litigation Costs That May Be Taxed as Costs.
A.
Mediation/Nonbinding Arbitration Fees and Expenses
1.
Costs of mediation, including mediator fees.
2.
Costs of court-ordered nonbinding arbitration, including
arbitrator fees.
B.
Reasonable Travel Expenses
1.
Reasonable travel expenses of expert when traveling in
excess of 100 miles from the expert’s principal place of business (not to include
the expert’s time).
2.
Reasonable travel expenses of witnesses.
C.
Electronic Discovery Expenses
1.
The cost of producing copies of relevant electronic media in
response to a discovery request.
2.
The cost of converting electronically stored information to a
reasonably usable format in response to a discovery request that seeks
production in such format.
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incipal place of business (not to include
the expert’s time).
2.
Reasonable travel expenses of witnesses.
C.
Electronic Discovery Expenses
1.
The cost of producing copies of relevant electronic media in
response to a discovery request.
2.
The cost of converting electronically stored information to a
reasonably usable format in response to a discovery request that seeks
production in such format.
D.
Testifying Expert Witnesses.
1.
A reasonable fee for conducting examinations, investigations,
tests, and research and preparing reports.
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2.
A reasonable fee for testimony at court-ordered nonbinding
arbitration.
3.
A reasonable fee for preparing for deposition, court-ordered
nonbinding arbitration, and/or court testimony.
III.
Litigation Costs That Should Not Be Taxed as Costs.
A.
The Cost of Long Distance Telephone Calls with Witnesses, both
Expert and Non-Expert (including conferences concerning scheduling of
depositions or requesting witnesses to attend trial)
B.
Any Expenses Relating to Consulting But Non-Testifying Experts
C.
Cost Incurred in Connection with Any Matter Which Was Not
Reasonably Calculated to Lead to the Discovery of Admissible Evidence
D.
Travel Time
1.
Travel time of attorney(s).
2.
Travel time of expert(s).
E.
Travel Expenses of Attorney(s)
F.
The Cost of Privilege Review of Documents, including Electronically
Stored Information.
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