Fla. Sm. Clm. R. 7.150

As amended through May 30, 2024

Rule 7.150 - JURY TRIALS

Jury trials may be had upon written demand of the plaintiff at the time of the commencement of the suit, or by the defendant within 10 days after service of the summons/notice to appear or at the pretrial conference, if any. Otherwise, the jury trial shall be deemed waived.

FL. Sm. Clm. R. 7.150

Amended July 14, 2022, by Order No. SC21-990 effective 10/1/2022;amended by 285 So.3d 896, effective 1/1/2020; amended by 461 So.2d 1344, effective 1/1/1985; amended by 366 So.2d 398, effective 1/1/1979.

Committee Notes

1984 Amendment. The purpose of the cost deposit formerly required was to discourage frivolous demands for jury trials. The committee feels that there should be no distinction between the taxation of costs in a $300 claim and a $3,000 claim.