FL · rules
Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.130
Continuances and Settlements
(a) Continuances. A continuance may be granted only upon
good cause shown. The motion for continuance may be oral unless
the court requires that it be written. The action shall be set again
for trial as soon as practicable and the parties shall be given timely
notice.
(b) Settlements. Settlements in full or by installment
payments made by the parties out of the presence of the court are
encouraged. The plaintiff shall notify the clerk of settlement, and
the case may be dismissed or continued pending payments. Upon
failure of a party to perform the terms of any stipulation or
agreement for settlement of the claim before judgment, the court
may enter appropriate judgment without notice upon the creditor’s
filing of an affidavit of the amount due.
History
Committee Notes 1984 Amendment. Subdivision (b) is altered to conform with rule 7.210(c), which provides for an affidavit but no notice.
Provenance
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- floridabar.org
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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