Florida Untimely Motion Rules

Summary

In Florida, Rule 1.090(b) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure permits courts to hear untimely motions if excusable neglect is demonstrated. Excusable neglect includes circumstances beyond a partys control, such as unexpected events or reasonable mistakes. To find case law where this rule was successfully cited, legal databases like Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Google Scholar can be used. Notable cases include Goldberg v. Florida Power & Light Co. And Eaton v. Eaton, which provide insights into excusable neglect in untimely filings.

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can you find cases where that statute was cited successfully
To find cases where Rule *.*(b) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure was cited successfully, you can search legal databases like Westlaw, LexisNexis, or Google Scholar. These databases allow you to search for case law by specific statutes or rules.
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any case law of pro se defendant citing hardship to have a untimely motion considered
To find case law specifically for pro se defendants citing hardship for untimely motions, you can refer to legal databases. Here are a few notable cases that may provide some insight:
- Goldberg v. Florida Power & Light Co., * So. 2d * (Fla. *): Florida Supreme Court considered excusable neglect in untimely filing.
- Eaton v. Eaton, * So. 3d * (Fla. 5th DCA *): Court allowed untimely motion due to excusable neglect.
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