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If signed into law, HB 337 would take effect in July 2021. The bill is sponsored by Florida Rep. Tom Leek of Ormond Beach and contains a provision allowing defendants to challenge the amount of damages sought by plaintiffs in a lawsuit. Plaintiffs would have to provide evidence early in the litigation showing they are likely to recover the sum sought, or risk having their cases dismissed.
March 22, 2019 at 12:34 PM
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A proposed Florida bill stands to dramatically alter the case composition of Florida courts.
Florida House bill 337 is intended to overhaul statewide provisions of Florida county and circuit courts. Following an amendment entered Tuesday by the bill’s sponsor, Republican Rep. Tom Leek of Ormond Beach, adjustments would increase the jurisdictional limit of county courts to $50,000.
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