• The Court’s first question is always proof of service. The second is proof notice provided for the hearing.
• If unopposed, and you are moving for the entry of a Default Final Judgment pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.500(e), and are seeking any relief beyond well-pled liquidated damages, please see Attorney’s fees and other un-liquidated damages will require a properly noticed Evidentiary, Summary Judgment Hearing or trial on damages.
• If you are seeking liquidated damages and do not believe an evidentiary hearing is necessary and for judgments on liquidated damages, the Court requires:
• Submission of Proof of Service, evidence of the debt with Affidavit, the Complaint and Final Judgment. (A clerk’s default is insufficient)
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Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida // Shari Africk-Olefson, Circuit Court Judge
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 // (954) 831-3736
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 // (954) 831-3736


