FL Civil: Post-Trial Filing Deadlines

Question 1

Motion for Directed Verdict

Answer 1

At CLOSE OF EVIDENCE offered by adverse party

Question 2

Motion for New Trial or Rehearing/Court Order for New Trial or Rehearing

Answer 2

WITHIN 15 DAYS of jury verdict or date of filing

Question 3

Motion to Set Aside Verdict

Answer 3

WITHIN 15 DAYS of the return of verdict, or if no verdict, then the discharge of the jury

Question 4

Motion for Relief of Judgment

Answer 4

WITHIN REASONABLE TIME, but NOT LATER THAN 1 YEAR, after judgment, decree, or order entered if based on mistake, newly discovered evidence or fraud

Question 5

Involuntary Dismissal

Answer 5

Notice sent to all parties AFTER 10-MONTHS of inactivity. Dismissal for failure to prosecute AFTER 1 YEAR

Question 6

Notice of Appeal

Answer 6

Must be filed WITHIN 30 DAYS

Question 7

Motion for Costs and Attorney’s Fees

Answer 7

WITHIN 30 DAYS of the judgment or dismissal