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Abridged Table of Contents
 

Chapter 1: Pleading in Florida

§1:10     Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

§1:20     Florida Rules of Judicial Administration

§1:30     Florida Statutes

§1:40     Related Matters

§1:50     Sample Complaint

Chapter 2: Negligence Cases

§2:10     EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF

§2:20     MALPRACTICE, LEGAL

§2:30     MALPRACTICE, MEDICAL

§2:40     NEGLIGENCE

§2:50     NEGLIGENCE, FALL-DOWN

§2:60     NEGLIGENCE, HIRING OR RETENTION

§2:70     NEGLIGENCE, MISREPRESENTATION

§2:80     NEGLIGENCE, MOTOR VEHICLE

§2:90     NEGLIGENCE, MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN PLAINTIFF IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE

§2:100   NEGLIGENCE, STILLBIRTH

§2:110   PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR TORT OF MINOR

§2:120   SPOLIATION OF EVIDENCE (NEGLIGENT DESTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE)

§2:130   STRICT LIABILITY

§2:140   WRONGFUL DEATH

Chapter 3: Contract Cases

§3:10     BREACH OF CONTRACT

§3:20     BREACH OF THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY CONTRACT

§3:30     ESTOPPEL, PROMISSORY

§3:40     RESCISSION

§3:50     SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE

§3:60     TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE WITH CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP

§3:70     UNJUST ENRICHMENT

§3:80     USURIOUS TRANSACTION

Chapter 4 Business & Commercial Cases

§4:10     ACCOUNT STATED

§4:20     ACCOUNTING, EQUITABLE

§4:30     ANTITRUST ACT, VIOLATION OF FLORIDA

§4:40     APPROPRIATION

§4:50     BREACH OF FIDUCIARY DUTY

§4:60     CANCELLATION OF DEED

§4:70     CONSPIRACY, CIVIL

§4:80     CONVERSION

§4:90     EVICTION, TENANT

§4:100   FORECLOSURE, MORTGAGE

§4:110   GOODS SOLD

§4:120   MISLEADING ADVERTISEMENT

§4:130   MONEY LENT

§4:140   OPEN ACCOUNT

§4:150   PROMISSORY NOTE

§4:160   REPLEVIN

§4:170   RICO, CIVIL

§4:180   TORTIOUS INTERFERENCE WITH ADVANTAGEOUS BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP

§4:190   TRUST, CONSTRUCTIVE

§4:200   TRUST, RESULTING

Chapter 5 Warranty Cases

§5:10     WARRANTY, BREACH OF UCC

§5:20     WARRANTY, COMMON LAW

§5:30     WARRANTY, CONDOMINIUM STATUTORY

§5:40     WARRANTY, IMPLIED

§5:50     WARRANTY, PET DEALER’S STATUTORY

Chapter 6 Indemnity Actions

§6:10     INDEMNITY, COMMON LAW

§6:20     INDEMNITY, CONTRACTUAL

§6:30     INDEMNITY, IMPLIED

Chapter 7 Employment Cases

§7:10     DISCRIMINATION, EMPLOYMENT—DISABILITY UNDER FLORIDA CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

§7:20     RETALIATORY DISCHARGE—MEMBERSHIP IN LABOR ORGANIZATION

§7:30     RETALIATORY DISCHARGE—PUBLIC SECTOR WHISTLE-BLOWER’S ACT

§7:40     RETALIATORY DISCHARGE—PRIVATE SECTOR WHISTLE-BLOWER’S ACT

§7:50     RETALIATORY DISCHARGE—WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

§7:60     WRONGFUL GARNISHMENT

Chapter 8 Fraud

§8:10     FRAUD

§8:20     FRAUD, CONSTRUCTIVE

§8:30     FRAUD IN THE INDUCEMENT

§8:40     FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION

Chapter 9 Defamation & Privacy

§9:10     DEFAMATION

§9:20     GOVERNMENTAL INTRUSION

§9:30     INVASION OF PRIVACY

§9:40     SECURITY OF COMMUNICATIONS ACT, VIOLATION OF

Chapter 10 Intentional Torts

§10:10   INTENTIONAL INFLICTION OF SEVERE EMOTIONAL DISTRESS

§10:20   INTERFERENCE WITH CHILD CUSTODY

§10:30   THEFT, CIVIL

Chapter 11 Procedural Torts

§11:10   ABUSE OF PROCESS

§11:20   MALICIOUS PROSECUTION

Chapter 12 Physical Torts

§12:10   ASSAULT

§12:20   BATTERY

§12:30   FALSE IMPRISONMENT

§12:40   FORCIBLE ENTRY AND DETENTION

Chapter 13 Real Property Actions

§13:10   EASEMENT, PRESCRIPTIVE

§13:20   EJECTMENT

§13:30   INVERSE CONDEMNATION

§13:40   SLANDER OF TITLE (DISPARAGEMENT OF PROPERTY)

§13:50   TRESPASS ON THE CASE

§13:60   IMPLIED WAY OF NECESSITY

§13:70   STATUTORY WAY OF NECESSITY

Chapter 14 Construction Cases

§14:10   BUILDING CODE, VIOLATION OF

Chapter 15 Lien Cases

§15:10   LIEN, CHARGING

§15:20   LIEN, EQUITABLE

§15:30   LIEN, RETAINING

chapter 16 Consumer Protection, Debt Collection Cases

§16:10   Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act

§16:20   COLLECTIONS, WORTHLESS CHECKS, DRAFTS, ORDERS OF PAYMENT

Chapter 17 Procedural Remedies

§17:10   INJUNCTION, PERMANENT

§17:20   INJUNCTION, TEMPORARY

§17:30   DECLARATORY JUDGMENT

Chapter 18 Legal Theories & Defenses

§18:10   Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.110(d) and Other Standard Defenses

§18:20   ACCORD AND SATISFACTION—Common Law

§18:30   ACCORD AND SATISFACTION—Article 3 of the UCC

§18:40   AGENCY, ACTUAL

§18:50   AGENCY, APPARENT (a.k.a. Agency by Estoppel)

§18:60   ALTER EGO

§18:70   COMMERCIAL BRIBERY

§18:80   CONTRACTORS, UNLICENSED CIVIL REMEDY

§18:90   DURESS

§18:100 EQUITABLE SUBROGATION

§18:110 COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL (ESTOPPEL BY JUDGMENT)

§18:120 ESTOPPEL, EQUITABLE

§18:130 ESTOPPEL, JUDICIAL

§18:140 GRATUITOUS ASSUMPTION OF DUTY

§18:150 LACHES, DEFENSE OF

§18:160 NOVATION

§18:170 REFORMATION

§18:180 RES JUDICATA (DOCTRINE OF CLAIM PRECLUSION)

§18:190 RESTITUTION

§18:200 UNCONSCIONABILITY, COMMON LAW

§18:210 VEXATIOUS LITIGANT

§18:220 WAIVER

Expanded Table of Contents
 

Chapter 1: Pleading in Florida

§1:10   Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

§1:10.1     Rule 1.100 Pleadings and Motions

§1:10.2     Rule 1.110 General Rules of Pleading

§1:10.3     Rule 1.120 Pleading Special Matters

§1:10.4     Rule 1.130 Attaching Copy of Cause of Action and Exhibits

§1:20   Florida Rules of Judicial Administration

§1:20.1     Rule 2.515 Signature of Attorneys and Parties

§1:20.2     Rule 2.520 Paper

§1:30   Florida Statutes

§1:40   Related Matters

§1:50   Sample Complaint

Chapter 2: Negligence Cases

§2:10   EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, NEGLIGENT INFLICTION OF

§2:10.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:10.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:10.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:10.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:10.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:10.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:10.2     Statute of Limitations

§2:10.3     References

§2:10.4     Defenses

§2:10.5     Related Matters

§2:20   MALPRACTICE, LEGAL

§2:20.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:20.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:20.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:20.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:20.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:20.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:20.2     Statute of Limitations

§2:20.3     References

§2:20.4     Defenses

§2:20.5     Related Matters

§2:20.6     Sample Cause of Action

§2:30   MALPRACTICE, MEDICAL

§2:30.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:30.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:30.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:30.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:30.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:30.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:30.2     Statute of Limitations

§2:30.3     References

§2:30.4     Defenses

§2:30.5     Related Matters

§2:40   NEGLIGENCE

§2:40.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:40.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:40.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:40.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:40.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:40.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:40.2     Statute of Limitations

§2:40.3     References

§2:40.4     Defenses

§2:40.5     Related Matters

§2:50   NEGLIGENCE, FALL-DOWN

§2:50.1     Fla.R.Civ.P. Form 1.951

§2:50.2     Statute of Limitations

§2:50.3     References

§2:50.4     Related Matters

§2:60   NEGLIGENCE, HIRING OR RETENTION

§2:60.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:60.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:60.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:60.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:60.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:60.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:60.2     Statute of Limitations

§2:60.3     References

§2:60.4     Defenses

§2:60.5     Related Matters

§2:70   NEGLIGENCE, MISREPRESENTATION

§2:70.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:70.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:70.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:70.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:70.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:70.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:70.2     Statute of Limitations

§2:70.3     References

§2:70.4     Defenses

§2:70.5     Related Matters

§2:80   NEGLIGENCE, MOTOR VEHICLE

§2:80.1     Fla.R.Civ.P. Form 1.945

§2:80.2     Statute of Limitations

§2:80.3     References

§2:80.4     Defenses

§2:80.5     Related Matters

§2:90   NEGLIGENCE, MOTOR VEHICLE WHEN PLAINTIFF IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE

§2:90.1     Fla.R.Civ.P. Form 1.946

§2:90.2     Statute of Limitations

§2:90.3     References

§2:90.4     Defenses

§2:90.5     Related Matters

§2:100          NEGLIGENCE, STILLBIRTH

§2:100.1   Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:100.1.1   Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:100.1.2   Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:100.1.3   Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:100.1.4   Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:100.1.5   Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:100.2   Statute of Limitations

§2:100.3   References

§2:100.4   Defenses

§2:100.5   Related Matters

§2:110          PARENTAL LIABILITY FOR TORT OF MINOR

§2:110.1   Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:110.1.1   Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:110.1.2   Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:110.1.3   Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:110.1.4   Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:110.1.5   Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:110.2   References

§2:110.3   Defenses

§2:110.4   Related Matters

§2:120          SPOLIATION OF EVIDENCE (NEGLIGENT DESTRUCTION OF EVIDENCE)

§2:120.1   Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:120.1.1   Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:120.1.2   Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:120.1.3   Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:120.1.4   Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:120.1.5   Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:120.2   Statute of Limitations

§2:120.3   References

§2:120.4   Defenses

§2:120.5   Related Matters

§2:130          STRICT LIABILITY

§2:130.1   Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:130.1.1   Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:130.1.2   Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:130.1.3   Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:130.1.4   Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:130.1.5   Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:130.2   Statute of Limitations

§2:130.3   References

§2:130.4   Defenses

§2:130.5   Related Matters

§2:140          WRONGFUL DEATH

§2:140.1   Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§2:140.1.1   Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§2:140.1.2   Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§2:140.1.3   Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§2:140.1.4   Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§2:140.1.5   Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§2:140.2   Statute of Limitations

§2:140.3   References

§2:140.4   Defenses

§2:140.5   Related Matters

Chapter 3: Contract Cases

§3:10   BREACH OF CONTRACT

§3:10.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§3:10.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§3:10.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§3:10.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§3:10.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§3:10.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§3:10.2     Statute of Limitations

§3:10.3     References

§3:10.4     Defenses

§3:10.5     Related Matters

§3:20   BREACH OF THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARY CONTRACT

§3:20.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§3:20.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§3:20.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§3:20.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§3:20.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§3:20.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§3:20.2     Statute of Limitations

§3:20.3     References

§3:20.4     Defenses

§3:30   ESTOPPEL, PROMISSORY

§3:30.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§3:30.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§3:30.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§3:30.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§3:30.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§3:30.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§3:30.2     Statute of Limitations

§3:30.3     References

§3:30.4     Defenses

§3:30.5     Related Matters

§3:40   RESCISSION

§3:40.1     Elements of Cause of Action - Florida Supreme Court

§3:40.1.1     Elements of Cause of Action - 1st DCA

§3:40.1.2     Elements of Cause of Action - 2nd DCA

§3:40.1.3     Elements of Cause of Action - 3rd DCA

§3:40.1.4     Elements of Cause of Action - 4th DCA

§3:40.1.5     Elements of Cause of Action - 5th DCA

§3:40.2     Statute of Limitations