Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.440 and 1.500
November 13, 2025422 So. 3d 149
Summary
The court adopted amendments to Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 1.440 and 1.500, with minor modification, to clarify notice, service, pleading, and default procedures. The amendments require service of a motion for default before entry of a clerk's default, preserve a party's right to receive filings and defend until default is entered, and clarify when defaulted parties must receive notice of proceedings. The amendments take effect January 1, 2026, at 12:01 a.m.