Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.901

Caption

Text of the rules effective October 1, 2026.

(a)
General Form (name of court) A.B., ) Plaintiff, ) ) -vs- ) No. ………. C.D., ) Defendant ) ) (designation of pleading) (b) Petition. (name of court) In re the Petition ) A.B for (type of ) No. ………. relief) ) PETITION FOR (type of relief) (c) In rem proceedings. (name of court) In re (name of general ) description of property) ) No. ………. (designation of pleading) (d) Forfeiture proceedings. (name of court) In re (name or general ) description of property) ) No. ……….

Notes

1980 Amendment. Subdivision (b) is added to show the form of caption for a petition.

2010 Amendment. Subdivision (c) and (d) are added to show the form of caption for in rem proceedings, including in rem forfeiture proceedings.