In Re: Amendments to Florida Small Claims Rule 7.110 and Form 7.310

Summary

The court adopted amendments to Florida Small Claims Rule 7.110 and Form 7.310, with a minor modification to clarify the treatment of counterclaims after a plaintiff voluntarily dismisses the original action. The amended rule provides that a defendant's counterclaim remains pending unless the defendant agrees to its dismissal. The amendments take effect January 1, 2024, at 12:01 a.m.