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Small claim actions are heard in County Court, Summary Procedure Division.
Florida Rules of Court: Small Claims Rules, Rules 7.101-7.345
$5,000.
Florida
Department of State, Division of Corporations,
R. A. Gray Building,
500 S. Bronough, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0250; Phone: (850) 245-6500;
Fax (850) 414-5526.
Manatee County Court Forms
Brevard County Court Forms
Seminole County Court Forms
Hernando County Country Forms
Marion County Summary Claims Forms
Pinellas County Court Forms
Alachua County Court Forms
Certified or registered mail with return receipt, U.S. marshal or disinterested adult.
Five to thirty days from filing of complaint.
Allowed. Required for corporations.
If either party requests a jury trial or the court determines that justice requires it, then the case will be tried under formal rules of civil procedure and evidence.
Either party may file an appeal for a review of law, not facts, to Court of Appeals within 3 days of initial judgment.
No equitable relief. Limited discovery at the court's discretion. The court may refer cases to arbitration or mediation. Mediation is required for contested cases. Wednesday evening and Saturday morning hours available.