Commencing a Lawsuit: Drafting the Complaint (FL) | Practical Law

Commencing a Lawsuit: Drafting the Complaint (FL) | Practical Law

A Practice Note providing a step-by-step guide to drafting a complaint in a Florida circuit court civil case. Specifically, this Practice Note explains how to draft each section of a complaint, including the caption, parties, jurisdiction and venue allegations, factual allegations, causes of action, demand for relief, jury demand, signature, and verification. It also outlines key points to consider when attaching exhibits and drafting the civil cover sheet, summons, and other case-initiating documents.

Commencing a Lawsuit: Drafting the Complaint (FL)

Practical Law Practice Note w-000-0268 (Approx. 22 pages)

Commencing a Lawsuit: Drafting the Complaint (FL)

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A Practice Note providing a step-by-step guide to drafting a complaint in a Florida circuit court civil case. Specifically, this Practice Note explains how to draft each section of a complaint, including the caption, parties, jurisdiction and venue allegations, factual allegations, causes of action, demand for relief, jury demand, signature, and verification. It also outlines key points to consider when attaching exhibits and drafting the civil cover sheet, summons, and other case-initiating documents.