Rule 9.380. Notice of Related Case or Issue

A party is permitted to file a notice of related case or issue informing the court of a pending, related case arising out of the same proceeding in the lower tribunal or involving a similar issue of law. The notice shall only include information…

Rule 9.400. Costs and Attorneys’ Fees

(a) Costs. Costs shall be taxed in favor of the prevailing party unless the court orders otherwise. Taxable costs shall include: (1) fees for filing and service of process; (2) charges for preparation of the record and any hearing or trial transcripts…

Rule 9.410. Sanctions

(a) Court’s Motion. After 10 days’ notice, on its own motion, the court may impose sanctions for any violation of these rules, or for the filing of any proceeding, motion, brief, or other document that is frivolous or in bad faith. Such…

Rule 9.420. Filing; Service of Copies; Computation of Time

Rules Blog Commentary Updated with rule changes effective April 8, 2021.  See In re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the Florida Small Claims Rules, the Florid Rules of Appellate Procedure, and the Florida Family Law Rules…

Rule 9.430. Proceedings by Indigents

(a) Appeals. A party who has the right to seek review by appeal without payment of costs shall, unless the court directs otherwise, file a signed application for determination of indigent status with the clerk of the lower tribunal, using an…

Rule 9.440. Attorneys

      (a) Foreign Attorneys. An attorney who is an active member in good standing of the bar of another state may be permitted to appear in a proceeding upon compliance with Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration…