Serving Interlocutory Documents (FL) | Practical Law

Serving Interlocutory Documents (FL) | Practical Law

A Practice Note explaining how to properly serve court documents (such as motions, discovery requests, notices, and so on) on other parties in a case after service of process on the defendant is completed. Specifically, this Note explains the basics of serving routine court documents, including who may serve, when service must be made, who should be served with court documents, and the methods of service that may be used by attorneys. This Note also explains the procedures for service by email (both direct email and the e-service function on the Florida E-filing Portal (ePortal)), US mail, fax, and hand-delivery, and how to prove service to the court using a certificate of service.

Serving Interlocutory Documents (FL)

Practical Law Practice Note w-000-0177 (Approx. 13 pages)

Serving Interlocutory Documents (FL)

by Practical Law Litigation
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A Practice Note explaining how to properly serve court documents (such as motions, discovery requests, notices, and so on) on other parties in a case after service of process on the defendant is completed. Specifically, this Note explains the basics of serving routine court documents, including who may serve, when service must be made, who should be served with court documents, and the methods of service that may be used by attorneys. This Note also explains the procedures for service by email (both direct email and the e-service function on the Florida E-filing Portal (ePortal)), US mail, fax, and hand-delivery, and how to prove service to the court using a certificate of service.