Venue Selection in Florida Litigation
FL venue selection strategy: home court advantage, convenience (witnesses, evidence), court culture (plaintiff/business-friendly varies), and speed (circuits differ). Plaintiff chooses by filing. RE: mandated where property located (Section 47.011: foreclosure, quiet title, partition). Contract: property, defendant’s residence, or performance. Waiver: defendant fails to raise in first response (Rule 1.060), participates without objecting, or agrees. Once waived: proceeds regardless. Raise immediately.
Strategic Factors
- Home court, convenience
- Court culture, speed
- Plaintiff chooses by filing
RE Venue
- Where property located
- Section 47.011 mandatory
- Contract: multiple options
Waiver
- First response (Rule 1.060)
- Participation without objection
- Raise immediately
Related Terms
- Venue — Overview
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