Business Days in Florida
A business day in Florida excludes Saturdays, Sundays, and state-recognized legal holidays. The definition is critical for calculating deadlines in contracts, court proceedings, and statutory timeframes.
Court Counting Rules
Florida Rule 1.090 excludes weekends and holidays when counting periods under seven days. Periods of seven or more days include all calendar days. If a deadline falls on a non-business day, it extends to the next business day. These rules apply to all court-imposed deadlines and procedural timeframes.
Real Estate Impact
Florida real estate contracts use both business days and calendar days for different deadlines. Inspection contingencies, financing deadlines, and title cure periods may use business days. Miscounting can result in waived contingency rights or missed contractual deadlines with significant financial consequences.
Related Terms
- Contract
- Contingency
- Closing Date
Barnes Walker Real Estate
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC