Form 7.351 — Format for Defendant’s Motion

(CAPTION)

DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO ____________________

Defendant, ______________________, files this motion to ______________________, and as grounds therefore, states as follows:
__________________________________________________________________
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that a copy hereof has been furnished to .....(here insert name or names and addresses used for service)..... by .....(e-mail) (delivery) (U.S. mail)..... on .....(date)......

                                    _________________________
                                    .....(name of party).....
                                    .....(address, e-mail address (if
                                    designated), and phone number).....

                                    [If a party is represented by an
                                    attorney]

                                    _________________________
                                    .....(attorney’s name)......
                                    .....(attorney’s address, e-mail
                                    address, and phone number).....
                                    Florida Bar No. ....................

This is a general-purpose template that a defendant can use to file any type of written request, or "motion," with the court. The defendant fills in what kind of motion it is (e.g., "Motion to Dismiss," "Motion to Continue") and then writes out the legal and factual reasons for the request. The Certificate of Service at the bottom is required to prove that a copy was sent to the plaintiff.