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Small Claims in Florida
A 12-page guide and case workbook for Florida small claims cases, with the deadlines from the Florida Small Claims Rules, including the 2026 service changes, and worksheets for your claim, evidence and hearing.
General information, not legal advice. Clerks can explain procedure but can't give legal advice.
What's inside
- Is it right for you?The $8,000 limit and the deadlines to sue.
- FilingA demand letter, the statement of claim, venue and fees.
- ServiceCertified mail, sheriff or process server, and the 120-day service deadline.
- Pretrial and mediationWhat happens at the pretrial conference and in mediation.
- If you're suedDefending, counterclaims and jury requests.
- After judgmentPayment, the fact information sheet, motions and collecting.
Details
- One fillable PDF, 12 pages, letter size
- Type on screen in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free), Preview on Mac, or most browsers, or print it
- Florida edition; state law cited as of November 2026
- Instant download after checkout
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State editions
Small claims, deeds, probate and landlord-tenant guides for Texas, Florida and California, with Oklahoma editions of small claims, deeds and probate.
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