Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida
time to file a motion for summary judgment
I would like to file a motion with the court for a Summary Judgment due to recent telephone conversation with an attorney. My scheduled court date is 10/23. Is it too late to file for Summary Judgment? Are there any alternatives?
Asked on 10/17/06, 11:25 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Alan Wagner
Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.
Re: time to file a motion for summary judgment
yes . . . . it is too late for a motion for summary judgment. You need 20 days between the motion and hearing. At trial you can move for a directed verdict at the close of the plaintiff's case.
Answered on 10/17/06, 11:34 am