FL · rules
Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.180
Motions for New Trial; Time for; Contents
(a) Time. A motion for new trial shall be filed not later than
15 days after return of verdict in a jury action or the date of filing of
the judgment in a nonjury action. A timely motion may be amended
to state new grounds at any time before it is disposed of in the
discretion of the court.
(b) Determination. The motion shall set forth the basis with
particularity. Upon examination of the motion, the court may find it
without merit and deny it summarily, or may grant a hearing on it
with notice.
(c) Grounds. All orders granting a new trial shall specify the
specific grounds therefor. If such an order is appealed and does not
state the specific grounds, the appellate court shall relinquish its
jurisdiction to the trial court for entry of an order specifying the
grounds for granting the new trial.
History
Committee Notes 1972 Amendment. Subdivisions (a) and (c) are substantially the same as Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.530(b) and (f). 1984 Amendment. This change will be in conformity with the proposed amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.530.
Provenance
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- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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