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.
Process For Obtaining An Injunction A petition (application) for an injunction for protection is available through the Clerk of the Court. You can call the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence at 800-500-1119 or your local domestic violence center for more information on how to proceed.
An injunction is a legal ruling by a judge that mandates an individual or other entity to either stop or start some action. The three main instances of an injunction are restraining orders, preliminary (temporary) injunctions, and permanent injunctions.
In the case of a hearing, the applicant will present their arguments to a judge. If the judge is persuaded to make an order, they will grant an interim injunction and list a 'return hearing'. At the return hearing, the court will listen to the arguments of both parties and decide whether to make a 'final injunction'.
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.
For example, the complaint must adequately state a legal claim against the defendant, and the proof offered in support of the preliminary injunction motion must demonstrate that the defendant's conduct entitles the plaintiff to relief under each legal theory alleged.
To seek a permanent injunction, the plaintiff must pass the four-step test: (1) that the plaintiff has suffered an irreparable injury; (2) that remedies available at law, such as monetary damages, are inadequate to compensate for the injury; (3) that the remedy in equity is warranted upon consideration of the balance ...
A hearing will be set within 15 days, and the Sheriff's Office will attempt to personally serve the person who the injunction is filed against (the respondent) with the injunction paperwork.
Write a short and plain statement of the claim. Do not make legal arguments. State as briefly as possible the facts showing that each plaintiff is entitled to the injunction or other relief sought.
What is the burden of proof in a civil case? In a civil case, the person (or a company) who started the lawsuit (plaintiff) has the burden and obligation to prove the case with stronger evidence than the defendant has. This is called the “preponderance of the evidence” standard.
Having an injunction on your record could affect your job, especially if you work in a profession that requires background checks or if your job involves contact with the public. Under Florida law, if you are subject to a domestic violence injunction, you will lose your right to possess firearms.