Attack outline

FL Civil Procedure Attack

Review the FL Civil Procedure Attack with ordered issue-spotting steps and Florida flags where relevant before you jump back into practice.

SubjectCivil ProcedureLast reviewedMarch 12, 2026JurisdictionFlorida-aware

Ordered attack steps

Step 1. Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Federal question (arising under)?
Diversity? (complete diversity + >$75K)
Supplemental jurisdiction?
SMJ can NEVER be waived—can raise anytime

Step 2. Personal Jurisdiction

Traditional bases: Presence, domicile, consent
Long-arm + minimum contacts
General vs specific jurisdiction
PJ is WAIVABLE—must raise in first response

Step 3. Venue

Where D resides
Where claim arose
FL-specific venue rules
Forum non conveniens

Step 4. FL Pleading & Timing

FL: NOTICE pleading (rejected Twombly/Iqbal)
Service: 120 days (FL) vs 90 days (federal)
Answer: 20 days (FL) vs 21 days (federal)

Step 5. Discovery

Scope: Relevant + proportional
Privileges
Work product protection
Expert discovery

Step 6. Summary Judgment

FL adopted Celotex (2021)
Movant points to absence of evidence
Non-movant must show genuine dispute
No credibility determinations

Step 7. Res Judicata & Collateral Estoppel

Claim preclusion: Same parties, same claim, final judgment
Issue preclusion: Same issue actually litigated and necessary