Florida Small Claims Rules – 2026
The Florida Small Claims Rules govern civil actions for money damages not exceeding the jurisdictional limit in Florida county courts. Includes plain-English summaries and committee notes.
Rule 7.010
Title and Scope
Rule 7.020
Applicability of Rules of Civil Procedure
Rule 7.040
Clerical and Administrative Duties of Clerk
Rule 7.050
Commencement of Action; Statement Of
Rule 7.060
Process and Venue
Rule 7.070
Method of Service of Process
Rule 7.080
Service and Filing of Pleadings and Documents Other Than Statement of Claim
Rule 7.090
Appearance; Defensive Pleadings; Trial Date
Rule 7.100
Counterclaims; Setoffs; Third-party Complaints; Transfer When Jurisdiction Exceeded
Rule 7.110
Dismissal of Actions
Rule 7.130
Continuances and Settlements
Rule 7.135
Summary Disposition
Rule 7.140
Trial
Rule 7.150
Jury Trials
Rule 7.160
Failure of Plaintiff or Both Parties to Appear
Rule 7.170
Default; Judgment
Rule 7.175
Costs and Attorneys’ Fees
Rule 7.180
Motions for New Trial; Time For; Contents
Rule 7.190
Relief from Judgment or Order; Clerical Mistakes
Rule 7.200
Executions
Rule 7.210
Stay of Judgment and Execution
Rule 7.220
Supplementary Proceedings
Rule 7.221
Hearing in Aid of Execution
Rule 7.230
Appellate Review
Rule 7.300
Forms