A Florida Statement of Claim is a legal document filed in the state of Florida to initiate a civil lawsuit. It is the equivalent of a Complaint in other jurisdictions. The Statement of Claim sets forth the facts of the plaintiff's cause of action, the relief sought, and the legal basis for the plaintiff's claim. There are two types of Florida Statement of Claim: a general statement of claim and a limited statement of claim. A general statement of claim is a detailed document that outlines the facts of the case and the legal basis for the plaintiff's claim. A limited statement of claim is a simplified document that sets forth only the necessary facts related to the claim, without any legal argument.