Late Response Legal Consequences

Summary

If defendants respond late in a civil lawsuit, you may file for a default judgment, but the court has discretion. If the judge dismisses your case, review the order and consider an appeal. You have 20 days to respond, possibly by filing a motion for reconsideration or an appeal. For submitting sensitive evidence like explicit photos, ensure it is relevant, authentic, and legal. Consult an attorney for specific guidance.

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I am the plaintiff in a civil lawsuit, I filed my complaint against * defendants and * of them filed their response late. All defendants filed a motion to dismiss the complaint. I filed a motion for a judicial default judgement because of the late response by the * defendants.
Under Florida rules, a motion for a default judgement may be an option when defendants fail to respond on time. However, the court has discretion on whether to grant it. You should:
- Notify all parties involved about your motion
- Prepare for your motion to be opposed
- Consider consulting a lawyer for guidance
I have already filed the default judgement and the response that the judge filed was an Order to Grant ALL the defendants motion for dismissal and my Motion for a Default judgement
It seems like the judge has made a decision in favor of the defendants. You might want to:
- Review the judge's order for reasons
- Consider filing an appeal, if applicable
- Consult with a lawyer to understand your options
Remember, this is general advice and may not apply exactly to your case.
I have 20 days to respond, but I need guidance on what type of response is appropriate for this at this time
As you have 20 days to respond, you might consider the following:
- Filing a motion for reconsideration if you believe there's been an error.
- Lodging an appeal to a higher court.
- Engaging legal counsel for advice.
Remember, this is general advice and may not apply exactly to your case.
Im going to be submitting the evidence that supports the complaints and allegations outlined in my complaint and one is for Sexual Harassment and consists of nude photos sent to me by the defendant and very x-rated text messages. How do I submitt that kind of evidence.
In Florida, you can submit evidence by:
- Including it with your initial filing or response.
- Presenting it during a hearing or trial.
- Make sure evidence is relevant, authentic, and legal.
- Sensitive material like explicit photos should be handled carefully, consider consulting an attorney.