This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
This is a Complaint pleading for use in litigation of the title matter. Adapt this form to comply with your facts and circumstances, and with your specific state law. Not recommended for use by non-attorneys.
A plaintiff seeking a permanent injunction must demonstrate that: (1) it suffered an irreparable injury; (2) remedies at law, such as monetary damages, are inadequate to compensate for the injury; (3) considering the balance of the hardships between plaintiff and defendants, a remedy in equity is warranted; and (4) the ...
If a Permanent Injunction is granted, it will be effective until it is changed or ended by the judge at either party's request, after notice and hearing, or until a specific date set by the judge (i.e., 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, etc.).
During normal working hours, a Petition for Injunction can be filed with the Clerk's Office. In some counties, local agencies will assist with filling out the needed forms. Once the forms are completed, the clerk will file the petition and notify the judge's office.
Standard of Proof In Florida, a petitioner for an injunction must establish by “preponderance of the evidence” (i.e. greater weight of the evidence) that he or she is either a victim of domestic violence or is in imminent danger of being a victim of domestic violence. See: Rollins v. Rollins, 336 So.
Steps to Request an Injunction Dismissal in Florida Step 1: File a Motion to Dismiss. To begin the process, we must file a Motion to Dissolve Injunction in the court that issued the original order. Step 2: Prepare for the Hearing. Step 3: Argue Your Case in Court. Step 4: Obtain a Court Order Removing the Injunction.
A party seeking an injunction under general Florida case law must demonstrate: 1) irreparable harm; 2) a clear legal right; 3) an inadequate remedy at law; 4) consideration of the public interest.
Unlike criminal cases, where the prosecution must prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt," the standard of proof for domestic violence injunctions is "preponderance of the evidence." This means the petitioner must show that it is more likely than not that domestic violence occurred or is likely to occur.
Beyond a Reasonable Doubt This is the highest standard of proof in the Florida criminal justice system. It applies at trial when the State prosecutes a defendant. Under Florida's Standard Jury Instructions: A possible doubt or suspicion is not enough to convict.
If a Permanent Injunction is granted, it will be effective until it is changed or ended by the judge at either party's request, after notice and hearing, or until a specific date set by the judge (i.e., 1 year, 3 years, 5 years, etc.).