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FL H0623
Bill
Status
Failed
5/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
Tom Leek
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AI Summary
- Circuit court contract-based actions up to $100,000 founded on written instruments (excluding real property) must use summary procedure under s. 51.011 and receive calendar priority
- County court actions under paragraph (1)(c) must similarly use summary procedure with calendar advancement
- Courts may bifurcate proceedings to determine liability through summary procedure, or exempt cases from summary procedure upon clear and convincing evidence that it is inappropriate
- Attorney fee awards under s. 57.105 (sanctions for unsupported claims/defenses) must be upheld on appeal unless the lower court clearly abused its discretion
- Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Timely Administration of Justice
Last Action
Died in Civil Justice Subcommittee
5/3/2019
Committee Referrals
Civil Justice Subcommittee2/13/2019
Full Bill Text
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