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Civil procedure

Civil procedure includes the procedures and rules that govern civil (non-criminal) litigation in state and federal courts. Many states have rules of civil procedure written by the state supreme court, for example, and other states include their rules of procedure in state statutes enacted by the state legislature.

In Florida, civil procedure is governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, which are established by the Florida Supreme Court. These rules outline the procedures for civil litigation in state courts and cover various aspects of the legal process, including filing lawsuits, serving documents, motions, discovery, trial procedures, and appeals. The purpose of these rules is to ensure the fair and efficient resolution of civil disputes. Additionally, federal cases in Florida are subject to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure when they are heard in federal district courts. These federal rules are designed to govern the process of civil litigation in federal courts across the United States and are established by the United States Supreme Court pursuant to the Rules Enabling Act. It's important for parties involved in civil litigation to understand and adhere to the appropriate set of procedural rules, whether their case is in state or federal court.

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abate lawsuit agreed case altering or amending judgment amending pleadings appeals

closing argument compel arbitration consolidation of lawsuits continuance

declaratory judgment default judgment defendant's answer to lawsuit directed verdict discovery dismissal for want of prosecution disqualification of attorney disqualification of judge

e - discovery e - filing evidence ex parte hearing exclude expert witness

findings of fact, conclusions of law forum non conveniens

hearsay

injunctions interpleader intervening in a lawsuit (intervention)

judgment judgment as a matter of law judgment notwithstanding the verdict (JNOV)judgment nunc pro tunc judicial notice jury charge jury selection jury verdict

motion in limine motion to dismiss

new trial nonsuit

offer of judgment or settlement offer of proof and bill of exception opening statement

personal jurisdiction plaintiff's petition or complaint pretrial conference

remand from federal court to state court remittitur removal from state court to federal court res judicata and collateral estoppel right to jury trial

sanctions, contempt separate trials / bifurcated trial serving defendant with lawsuit severance of claims special appearance special exceptions special master / master in chancery subject matter jurisdiction summary judgment summons and complaint

temporary restraining order (TRO)

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