FL Civil: Pre-Trial Filing Deadlines

Question 1

Amendment of Initial Pleading

Answer 1

Can be amended BEFORE RESPONSIVE PLEADING served

Question 2

Motion For More Definite Statement

Answer 2

BEFORE answering party files RESPONSIVE PLEADING

Question 3

Motion to Dismiss

Answer 3

BEFORE answer is filed

Question 4

Responsive Pleading

Answer 4

Served WITHIN 20 DAYS of service of original pleading

Question 5

Default Judgment

Answer 5

AFTER party FAILS to respond

Question 6

Motion for Judgment on the Pleadings

Answer 6

AFTER the ANSWER is filed

Question 7

Motion to Strike

Answer 7

ANY time

Question 8

Summary Judgment

Answer 8

AFTER 20 DAYS from commencement of action

Question 9

Settlement Proposal

Answer 9

At least 90 DAYS AFTER action commences and 45 DAYS BEFORE trial