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Florida jury trial demand deadline
Quick answer
In Florida, a party may demand a jury trial by serving a demand within 10 days after the last pleading directed to the issue is served.
Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.430(b)
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How the deadline works
Under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.430(b), a party waives the right to a jury trial on an issue unless a demand is served within 10 days after service of the last pleading directed to that issue. The “last pleading” is usually the answer or, where one is required, the reply. The 10-day count follows Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.514, rolling a final weekend or holiday to the next business day.
- Identify the last pleading The clock starts on the last pleading directed to the issue — typically the answer, or a reply if the rules require one.
- Waiver is the default If no timely demand is served, the right to a jury on those issues is waived.
Questions
- How long do I have to demand a jury trial in Florida?
- Within 10 days after service of the last pleading directed to the issue, under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.430(b). Missing it waives the right to a jury on those issues.