Rule 7.300 — Forms

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The following forms of process are sufficient in all actions. The following forms of statements of claim and other papers are sufficient for the types of actions which they respectively cover. They are intended for illustration only. They and like forms may be used with such modifications as may be necessary to meet the facts of each particular action so long as the substance thereof is expressed without prolixity. The common counts are not sufficient. The complaint forms appended to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure may be utilized if appropriate.

The following forms are approved:

Form 7.310 Form 7.315 Form 7.316 Form 7.322 Form 7.323 Form 7.330 Form 7.331 Form 7.332 Form 7.333 Form 7.334 Form 7.335 Form 7.336 Form 7.337 Form 7.340 Form 7.341 Form 7.342 Form 7.343 Form 7.344 Form 7.345 Form 7.347 Form 7.350 Form 7.351 Form 7.352 Form 7.353

About the Official Forms: This rule explains that the Florida Small Claims Rules include a set of official, approved forms for various parts of a lawsuit.

Key Points:

  • Sufficient: Using these official forms is legally sufficient to meet the court's requirements.
  • Illustrations Only: The forms are examples. You can and should modify them to fit the specific facts of your case.
  • Be Specific: The rule notes that "common counts" (a very old and vague way of pleading a case) are not enough. Your Statement of Claim must state the specific facts of your case.
Rule 7.230 Rule 7.310
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