Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Florida

Re: time limit for a response to a counter claim

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Generally a party has 20 days to respond to any claim unless the timeframe has been enlarged by a court order. You should file a motion for default and set it for a hearing.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: time limit for a response to a counter claim

MOve for entry of a default judgemnt on the claim.

Re: time limit for a response to a counter claim

You probably need an attorney unless you are in small claims court. You can move for default for failure to file.