Individuals and businesses often find themselves involved in a legal dispute with another party. These disputes typically become matters resolved through civil litigation which entails the use of courts or arbitrators for adjudication.

For plaintiffs involved in a civil litigation matter, the objective is to right a wrong, honor an agreement, or to obtain compensation for an injury. On the other hand, defendants in a civil litigation matter want to aggressively protect their rights in opposing the plaintiff’s claim. 

Since civil lawsuits are heard in both County Court and Circuit Court here in Florida, depending on the total amount of damages you are seeking, things can get a little confusing. This means that cases from Small Claims actions, Evictions and up could all be heard in different Courts.  

If you have been served by a Summons and a copy of a Complaint, you typically only have 20 calendar days from the date you are served to file an Answer.  This can be MUCH shorter if it's an eviction action.  In either scenario it is best to act immediately upon being served. Contact us today to get a custom package tailored to your individual case.

Likewise, if you have a dispute with another person, a business or a mixture of the two, and are interested in filing a civil lawsuit please contact us today! At Court Docs we make the guess work out of lawsuits by preparing your Court Documents and Forms and providing you with the information, contacts and instructions on how/when/where to file your lawsuit.