A Florida Statement of Claim is an official form used to file a lawsuit in the state of Florida. It is the first step in the process of initiating a civil lawsuit. The Statement of Claim is used to provide the court with information about the parties involved, the basis for the lawsuit, and the relief sought. There are two types of Florida Statement of Claim: Civil Claim and Small Claims. The Civil Claim is used to file a lawsuit for damages in excess of $15,000, while the Small Claims form is used for claims of $15,000 or less. The Statement of Claim must be properly completed and filed with the court in order to begin the legal process.