Florida Affirmative Defenses and Procedural Objections 2022

by Joshua B. Spector, Paul D. Turner

Overview

Florida Affirmative Defenses and Procedural Objections with Forms guides lawyers on evaluating, selecting, pleading, and contending with affirmative defenses and procedural objections in Florida state civil cases. The book surveys nearly 90 affirmative defenses and all of the Rule 1.140(b), Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, motions, along with other defensive motions and procedural objections. Discussion of the defenses include information on elements, notable authority, jury instructions, and more.

The book provides useful forms for each affirmative defense and the motions and pleadings discussed. These forms are also available online, ready for editing to suit the unique facts and circumstances of each case.

The new edition builds on earlier editions, adding affirmative defenses and case authority and several new forms. With considerably more authority, more in-depth analysis, and even a few graphics, we hope you will find this update valuable to your practice.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781588525475
Publisher:	ALM Media Properties, LLC
Publication date:	08/28/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	822
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Joshua SpectorJoshua B. Spector is the founder of Law Offices of Joshua Spector, P.A., and a Florida Bar board certified business litigation lawyer. His practice largely regards business litigation and appeals, with a focus on trade secret, non-compete, and restrictive covenant cases. He is a graduate of Brown University and the University of Miami School of Law.
Paul Turner
Paul D. Turner is a partner with the litigation group at Perlman, Bajandas, Yevoli & Albright, P.L. He is a business attorney who focuses his practice in the areas of complex commercial litigation and arbitration. He received his B.A. from the University of Michigan and his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law.
 

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Foundations for Legal and Affirmative Defenses
1-1 INTRODUCTION
1-1:1 Purpose of Book
1-2 NATURE OF AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
1-2:1 Affirmative Defenses Confess and Avoid the Claims
1-3 DEFENSES ARE PERMITTED IN CERTAIN PLEADINGS AND MOTIONS 
1-3:1 The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Permit Defenses in Certain Pleadings
1-3:2 Drafting Requirements for Affirmative Defenses
1-3:3 The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Permit Motions to Dismiss to Assert Affirmative Defenses 
1-4 LEGAL DEFENSES DISTINGUISHED FROM AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 
1-4:1 Legal Defenses Attack the Claimant’s Prima Facie Claims
1-5 FOUNDATIONS FOR DEFENSES 
1-5:1 Defenses and the Common Law
1-5:1.1 Florida Common Law Gives Rise to Affirmative Defenses
1-5:1.2 No Federal Common Law to Create Affirmative Defenses
1-5:2 Civil Code and Statutory Defenses
Chapter 2: Pleading and Proving Affirmative Defenses
2-1 PLEADING AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES 
2-1:1 Florida’s Fact Pleading Standard
2-1:2 Pleading the Elements of Each Defense
2-1:3 Defenses Should Designate Their Corresponding 
Claims 
2-1:4 Denials Are Not Affirmative Defenses
2-1:5 Impact of Iqbal and Twombly in Florida
2-1:5.1 Pleading Florida Defenses in Federal Actions
2-1:5.2 Iqbal and Twombly Provide Persuasive, Minimum Pleading Standards 
2-2 HEIGHTENED PLEADING STANDARDS 
2-2:1 Rule 1.140 Defenses
2-2:2 The Federal Rule Omits Florida Rule 1.140’s Requirement to Allege With Particularity
2-2:3 Florida Rule 1.120 Objections
2-2:3.1 Lack of Capacity to Sue
2-2:3.2 Fraud Allegations Must Be Specific
2-2:3.3 Allegations of Mistake Must Be Specific
2-2:3.4 Conditions Precedent
2-2:3.5 Special Damage
2-3 DEALING WITH DEFICIENTLY PLEADED DEFENSES 
2-3:1 Motion for More Definite Statement
2-3:2 Motions to Strike and Dismiss Defenses
2-4 BURDEN TO PROVE DEFENSES 
2-4:1 Defendants Bear the Burden to Prove Affirmative Defenses 
2-4:2 Burden Shifting
2-5 APPLICABLE BURDEN STANDARDS 
2-5:1 Preponderance of the Evidence
2-5:2 Clear and Convincing
Chapter 3: Rule 1.140(b) Legal Defenses and Objections
3-1 USING RULE 1.140 LEGAL DEFENSES AND OBJECTIONS 
3-1:1 Asserting Defenses by Pre-Answer Motion
3-1:1.1 Waiver of Defenses Not Joined in Initial Motion 
3-1:1.2 Using the Proper Motion for Each Defense and Objection  
3-1:2 Incorporating Rule 1.140 Defenses into Responsive Pleading 
3-1:2.1 Preservation of Defenses Joined in Responsive Pleading 
3-1:3 Pleading Rule 1.140 Defenses With Particularity 
3-1:4 Use of Material or Evidence Outside the Four Corners of the Prior Pleading 
3-1:5 Using Affirmative Defenses in Rule 1.140 Motions 
3-2 LACK OF JURISDICTION OVER THE SUBJECT MATTER 
3-2:1 Governing Rule: 1.140(b)(1)
3-2:2 Bases for Defense
3-2:2.1 Exclusive and Original Jurisdiction of the Florida Courts 
3-2:2.2 Separation of Powers Doctrine May Bar Subject Matter Jurisdiction 
3-2:2.3 Arbitration Clauses Do Not Deprive Court of Subject Matter Jurisdiction 
3-2:2.4 Federal Preemption
3-2:2.5 Statutes of Repose or Nonclaim and Subject Matter Jurisdiction 
3-2:2.6 Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies
3-2:2.7 Local Action Rule
3-2:2.8 Res Judicata as an Affirmative Defense
3-2:2.9 Lack of Standing as an Affirmative Defense
3-3 LACK OF JURISDICTION OVER THE PERSON 
3-3:1 Jurisdiction Over the Person
3-3:2 Governing Rule and Statutes
3-3:2.1 Rule 1.140(b)(2) – Lack of Personal Jurisdiction
3-3:2.2 Insufficient Process and Service Undermines Personal Jurisdiction 
3-3:2.3 Florida’s Long-Arm Statute, Section 48.193, Florida Statutes 
3-3:3 Bases for Personal Jurisdiction
3-3:3.1 Overview of Personal Jurisdiction Defense
3-3:3.2 Strict Construction of Florida’s Long-Arm Statute 
3-3:3.3 Specific and General Jurisdiction-Florida’s Long-Arm Statute 
3-3:4 Specific Jurisdiction
3-3:4.1 Specific Jurisdiction’s Connexity Requirement
3-3:4.2 Requirement of Personal Action/Inaction
3-3:4.3 Long-Arm Statute and Operation of a Business in Florida  
3-3:4.4 Corporate Shield Doctrine
3-3:4.5 Breach of a Contract in Florida
3-3:4.6 Committing a Tortious Act Within Florida
3-3:5 General Jurisdiction
3-3:6 Sufficient Minimum Contacts to Satisfy Procedural Due Process  
3-3:7 Waiver of Personal Jurisdiction Defense
3-3:7.1 Waiver If Not Timely Asserted
3-3:7.2 Waiver If Defendant Seeks Affirmative Relief
3-3:8 Procedure for Invoking Defense of Lack of Personal Jurisdiction 
3-3:8.1 Evidentiary Submissions and Burden-Shifting
3-3:9 Using Discovery to Test Lack of Jurisdiction Defense 
3-4 IMPROPER VENUE 
3-4:1 Governing Rules and Statutes
3-4:1.1 Rule 1.140(b)(3)
3-4:1.2 Rule 1.060
3-4:1.3 Chapter 47, Florida Statutes
3-4:1.4 Motion to Dismiss for Forum Non Conveniens
3-4:2 Bases for Defense and Motion to Abate and Transfer 
3-4:2.1 Improper Venue Motion and Procedure
3-4:2.2 Forum Selection Clauses or Arbitration Clauses 
3-4:2.3 Home Venue Privilege
3-4:3 Forum Non Conveniens and Motions to Dismiss 
3-5 INSUFFICIENCY OF PROCESS 
3-5:1 Defense or Objection for Insufficiency of Process
3-5:2 Bases for Defense
3-6 INSUFFICIENCY OF SERVICE OF PROCESS 
3-6:1 Governing Rule and Statutes
3-6:1.1 Rule 1.140(b)(5)
3-6:1.2 Florida Statutes Governing Service of Process
3-6:2 Bases for Objection and Defense
3-6:2.1 Lack of Compliance With Service of Process Rules  
3-6:3 Burden in Moving to Quash or Dismiss for Insufficient Service of Process 
3-7 FAILURE TO STATE A CAUSE OF ACTION 
3-7:1 Failure to State a Claim
3-7:1.1 Opportunities to Assert Failure to State a Claim or Defense 
3-7:2 Bases for Defense
3-7:2.1 Failure to Allege Elements or Ultimate Facts
3-7:2.2 Failure to Allege Claims With Requisite Particularity 
3-7:2.3 Motion to Dismiss Based on an Affirmative Defense 
3-7:2.4 Claim or Defense Barred, Precluded, or Estopped by Doctrine or Rule 
3-7:2.5 Failure to Attach Necessary Exhibit
3-7:2.6 Improper Commingling of Claims 
3-7:2.7 Improper Damages Do Not Invalidate an Otherwise Cognizable Claim 
3-7:3 Failure to State a Claim Defenses After the Pleading Stage and Through Trial 
3-7:4 Failure to State a Defense, as Opposed to a Claim
3-7:5 Plaintiff Must Timely Amend
3-8 FAILURE TO JOIN INDISPENSABLE PARTIES 
3-8:1 Pre-Answer Motion or Responsive Pleading Defense
3-8:2 Bases for Defense 
3-8:3 Opportunities to Raise Defense
Chapter 4: Motions Useful to the Defense
4-1 INTRODUCTION 
4-2 MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS 
4-2:1 Basis for Motion
4-2:2 Burden for Movant
4-2:3 Partial Judgment on the Pleadings Might Not Be Permitted
4-3 MOTION FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT 
4-3:1 Basis for Motion
4-4 MOTION TO STRIKE MATTER FROM PLEADING 
4-4:1 Basis for Motion
4-4:2 Burden for Movant
4-5 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FORUM NON CONVENIENS 
4-5:1 Basis for Motion
4-5:2 Burden for Movant
4-6 MOTION TO STRIKE SHAM PLEADINGS 
4-6:1 Basis for Motion
4-6:2 Burden for Movant
4-7 MOTION TO COMPLY WITH FLORIDA RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 
4-7:1 Failure to Attach Instrument 
4-7:2 Misjoinder of Parties 
4-7:3 Mistaken Designation of Affirmative Defense as Counterclaim or Counterclaim as Affirmative Defense 
4-7:4 Misjoinder of Claims or Defenses 
4-7:5 Failure to State Short and Plain Statements of Ultimate Facts  
4-8 MOTION TO INVOLUNTARILY DISMISS ACTION 
4-8:1 Basis for Motion 
4-8:2 Burden for Movant
4-9 MOTION TO TRANSFER ACTION 
4-10 MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT 
4-10:1 Governing Rule in State Court
4-10:2 Summary Judgment versus Motion to Strike Affirmative Defenses 
4-10:3 Motions for Partial Summary Judgment
4-10:4 Movant’s and Non-Movant’s Burdens Regarding Defenses
4-10:5 Effect of Pending Discovery and Summary Judgment
4-10:6 Finality of Summary Judgment and Strategy
Chapter 5: Reply Pleading
5-1 INTRODUCTION 
5-1:1 Function of the Reply
5-1:2 Form and Timing
5-1:3 Mandatory Reply to Assert Legal Excuse or Justification to Adverse Affirmative Defenses
5-2 CONTENTS OF A REPLY 
5-2:1 Defenses to the Defenses
5-2:2 Factual Allegations
5-2:3 Exclude Mere Factual Denials of Defenses
5-3 WAIVER OF DEFENSES NOT ASSERTED IN REPLY 
5-4 THERE IS NO REPLY TO A REPLY 
Chapter 6: Affirmative Defenses
6-1 ABANDONMENT 
6-1:1 Explanation of Defense 
6-1:2 Elements of Abandonment 
6-1:3 Notable Authority on Abandonment 
6-1:4 Application of Abandonment 
6-1:4.1 Causes of Action or Defenses 
6-1:4.2 Nature of Defense 
6-1:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury 
6-1:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms 
6-1:5.1 Form Defense of Abandonment 
6-2 ABSTENTION 
6-2:1 Explanation of Defense 
6-2:2 Elements of Abstention 
6-2:2.1 Pullman Abstention Doctrine
6-2:2.2 Burford Abstention Doctrine
6-2:2.3 Younger Abstention Doctrine
6-2:3 Notable Authority on Abstention 
6-2:4 Application of Abstention 
6-2:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses 
6-2:4.2 Nature of Defense 
6-2:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury 
6-2:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms 
6-2:5.1 Form Defense of Abstention (Pullman Abstention Doctrine) 
6-2:5.2 Form Defense of Abstention (Burford Abstention Doctrine)
6-2:5.3 Form Defense of Abstention (Younger Abstention Doctrine)
6-3 ACCORD AND SATISFACTION 
6-3:1 Explanation of Defense
6-3:2 Elements of Accord and Satisfaction
6-3:3 Notable Authority on Accord and Satisfaction
6-3:4 Application of Accord and Satisfaction 
6-3:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-3:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-3:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-3:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-3:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-3:5.2 Form Defense of Accord and Satisfaction – Form 1.967, Fla. R. Civ. P.
6-4 ACQUIESCENCE; BOUNDARY-BY-ACQUIESCENCE 
6-4:1 Explanation of Defense
6-4:2 Elements of Acquiescence
6-4:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-4:4 Application of Acquiescence
6-4:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-4:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-4:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-4:5.1 Form Defense of Waiver (Written)
6-5 ACT OF STATE DOCTRINE 
6-5:1 Explanation of Defense
6-5:2 Elements of Act of State Doctrine
6-5:3 Notable Authority on Act of State Doctrine
6-5:4 Application of Act of State Doctrine
6-5:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-5:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-5:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-5:5.1 Form Defense of Act of State Doctrine
6-6 ADHESION CONTRACTS (CONTRACTS OF ADHESION) 
6-6:1 Explanation of Defense
6-7 ADVERSE INFERENCE EXCEPTION 
6-7:1 Explanation of Defense
6-7:2 Elements of Adverse Inference Exception
6-7:3 Notable Authority on Adverse Inference Exception
6-7:4 Application of Adverse Inference Exception
6-7:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-7:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-7:5.1 Form Defense of Adverse Inference Exception
6-8 ADVICE OF COUNSEL 
6-8:1 Explanation of Defense
6-8:2 Elements of Advice of Counsel
6-8:3 Notable Authority on Advice of Counsel
6-8:4 Application of Advice of Counsel
6-8:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-8:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-8:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-8:5.1 Form Defense of Advice of Counsel
6-9 ALCOHOL OR DRUG DEFENSE (§ 768.36, FLA. STAT.) 
6-9:1 Explanation of Defense
6-9:2 Elements of Defense
6-9:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-9:4 Application of Defense
6-9:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-9:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-9:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-9:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-9:5.2 Form Defense of Alcohol or Drug Defense (§ 768.36, Fla. Stat.)
6-10 ALTERATION OF INSTRUMENT 
6-10:1 Explanation of Defense
6-10:2 Elements of Alteration of Instrument
6-10:3 Notable Authority on Alteration of Instrument
6-10:4 Application of Alteration of Instrument
6-10:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-10:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-10:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-10:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-10:5.1 Statutory Bases: Sections 673.4061 and 673.4071 
6-10:5.2 Form Defense of Alteration of Instrument
6-10:5.2a Alteration of Instrument (§ 673.4061, Fla. Stat.)
6-10:5.2b Alteration of Instrument (§ 673.4071, Fla. Stat.)
6-11 ANTICIPATORY REPUDIATION 
6-11:1 Explanation of Defense
6-11:2 Elements of Defense
6-11:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-11:4 Application of Defense
6-11:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-11:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-11:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-11:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-11:5.2 Form Defense
6-12 ARBITRATION AND AWARD 
6-12:1 Explanation of Defense
6-12:2 Elements of Arbitration and Award
6-12:3 Notable Authority on Arbitration and Award
6-12:4 Application of Arbitration and Award
6-12:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-12:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-12:5.1 Statutory Basis
6-12:5.2 Form Defense
6-12:5.2a Arbitration and Award
6-13 ASSUMPTION OF RISK 
6-13:1 Explanation of Defense
6-13:2 Elements of Assumption of Risk
6-13:3 Notable Authority on Assumption of Risk
6-13:4 Application of Assumption of Risk
6-13:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-13:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-13:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-13:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-13:5.2 Jury Instructions
6-13:5.3 Form Defense of Assumption of Risk – Fla. R. Civ. P. Form 1.972
6-14 AVOIDABLE CONSEQUENCES 
6-14:1 Explanation of Defense
6-15 BONA FIDE ERROR 
6-15:1 Explanation of Defense
6-15:2 Elements of Defense
6-15:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-15:4 Application of Defense
6-15:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-15:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-15:5.1 Form Defense
6-16 BONA FIDE PURCHASER FOR VALUE 
6-16:1 Explanation of Defense
6-16:2 Elements of Defense
6-16:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-16:4 Application of Defense
6-16:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-16:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-16:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-16:5.1 Form Defense
6-17 BUSINESS COMPULSION 
6-17:1 Explanation of Defense
6-17:2 Elements of Defense
6-17:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-17:4 Application of Defense
6-17:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-17:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-17:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-17:5.1 Form Defense
6-18 BUSINESS JUDGMENT RULE  
6-18:1 Explanation of Defense
6-18:2 Elements of Business Judgment Rule
6-18:3 Notable Authority on Business Judgment Rule
6-18:4 Application of Business Judgment Rule
6-18:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-18:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-18:5.1 Form Defense of Business Judgment Rule
6-19 CESSATION OF BUSINESS—§ 542.335, FLA. STAT. 
6-19:1 Explanation of Defense
6-19:2 Elements of Defense
6-19:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-19:4 Application of Defense
6-19:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-19:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-19:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-19:5.2 Form Defense
6-20 COLLATERAL ESTOPPEL – ISSUE PRECLUSION 
6-20:1 Explanation of Defense
6-20:2 Elements of Defense
6-20:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-20:4 Application of Defense
6-20:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-20:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-20:5.1 Form Defense
6-21 COMPARATIVE NEGLIGENCE 
6-21:1 Explanation of Defense
6-21:2 Elements of Defense
6-21:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-21:4 Application of Defense
6-21:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-21:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-21:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-21:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-21:5.2 Jury Instructions
6-21:5.3 Form Defense
6-22 CONDITION PRECEDENT 
6-22:1 Explanation of Defense
6-22:1.1 Distinguishing Conditions Precedent to Formation and Conditions Precedent to Performance
6-22:1.2 Specific Denial Pleading Burden
6-22:2 Elements of Defense
6-22:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-22:4 Application of Defense
6-22:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-22:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-22:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-22:5.2 Form Defense
6-23 CORPORATE SHIELD DOCTRINE 
6-23:1 Explanation of Defense
6-23:2 Elements of Defense
6-23:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-23:4 Application of Defense
6-23:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-23:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-23:5.1 Form Defense
6-24 DEAD AND BURIED DOCTRINE – DISSOLVED ENTITY 
6-24:1 Explanation of Defense
6-24:2 Elements of Defense
6-24:2.1 Dissolution of a Florida Corporation
6-24:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-24:4 Application of Defense
6-24:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-24:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-24:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-24:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-24:5.2 Form Defense
6-25 DISCHARGE IN BANKRUPTCY 
6-25:1 Explanation of Defense
6-25:2 Elements of Defense
6-25:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-25:4 Application of Defense
6-25:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-25:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-25:5.1 Form Defense
6-26 DOOR CLOSING STATUTES 
6-26:1 Explanation of Defense
6-26:2 Elements of Defense
6-26:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-26:4 Application of Defense
6-26:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-26:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-26:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-26:5.1 Form Defense
6-27 DURESS 
6-27:1 Explanation of Defense
6-27:2 Elements of Defense
6-27:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-27:4 Application of Defense
6-27:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-27:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-27:5.1 Form Defense
6-28 ECONOMIC LOSS RULE 
6-28:1 Explanation of Defense
6-28:2 Elements of Defense
6-28:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-28:4 Application of Defense
6-28:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-28:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-28:5.1 Form Defense
6-29 ELECTION OF REMEDIES 
6-29:1 Explanation of Defense
6-29:2 Elements of Defense
6-29:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-29:4 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-29:4.1 Form Defense
6-30 EQUITABLE ESTOPPEL 
6-30:1 Explanation of Defense
6-30:2 Elements of Equitable Estoppel
6-30:3 Notable Authority on Estoppel
6-30:4 Application of Estoppel
6-30:4.1 Applications to Claims and Defenses
6-30:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-30:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-30:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms 
6-30:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-30:5.2 Form Defense
6-31 FAILURE OF CONSIDERATION AND WANT OF CONSIDERATION 
6-31:1 Explanation of Defense
6-31:2 Elements of Defenses
6-31:3 Notable Authority on Defenses
6-31:4 Application of Defense
6-31:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-31:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-31:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-31:5.2 Note on Jury Trial
6-31:5.3 Jury Instructions
6-31:5.4 Form Defense – Failure of Consideration
6-31:5.5 Form Defense – Want of Consideration
6-32 FAILURE TO EXHAUST ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES 
6-32:1 Explanation of Defense
6-32:2 Elements of Defense
6-32:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-32:4 Application of Defense
6-32:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-32:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-32:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-32:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-32:5.2 Form Defense
6-33 FARAGHER/ELLERTH VICARIOUS LIABILITY DEFENSES
6-33:1 Explanation of Defense
6-33:2 Elements of Defense
6-33:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-33:4 Application of Defense
6-33:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-33:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-33:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-33:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-33:5.2 Form Defense
6-34 FORFEITURE 
6-34:1 Explanation of Defense
6-34:2 Elements of Defense
6-34:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-34:4 Application of Defense
6-34:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-34:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-34:5.1 Form Defense
6-35 FRAUD 
6-35:1 Explanation of Defense
6-35:2 Elements of Fraud
6-35:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-35:4 Application of Defense
6-35:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action and Defenses
6-35:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-35:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-35:5.2 Form Defense
6-36 FRUSTRATION OF PURPOSE 
6-36:1 Explanation of Defense
6-36:2 Elements of Defense
6-36:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-36:4 Application of Defense
6-36:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-36:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-36:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-36:5.1 Form Defense
6-37 GOOD FAITH 
6-37:1 Explanation of Defense
6-37:2 Elements of Defense
6-37:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-37:4 Application of Defense
6-37:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-37:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-37:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-37:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-37:5.2 Form Defense
6-37:5.2a Form Defense (Civil Rights Violation, 42 U.S.C. § 1983)
6-37:5.2b Form Defense (§ 673.4201, Fla. Stat., Good Faith and Commercial Reasonableness)
6-38 ILLEGALITY 
6-38:1 Explanation of Defense
6-38:2 Elements of Defense
6-38:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-38:4 Application of Defense
6-38:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-38:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-38:5.1 Form Defense
6-39 IMMUNITY 
6-39:1 Explanation of Defense
6-39:2 Elements of Defense
6-39:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-39:4 Application of Defense
6-39:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-39:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-39:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-39:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-39:5.2 Form Defense
6-40 IMPOSSIBILITY OF PERFORMANCE 
6-40:1 Explanation of Defense
6-40:2 Elements of Defense
6-40:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-40:4 Application of Defense
6-40:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-40:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-40:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-40:5.1 Form Defense
6-41 IMPRACTICABILITY OF PERFORMANCE (COMMERCIAL IMPRACTICABILITY) 
6-41:1 Explanation of Defense
6-41:2 Elements of Defense
6-41:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-41:4 Application of Defense
6-41:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-41:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-41:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-41:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-41:5.2 Form Defense
6-42 IN PARI DELICTO 
6-42:1 Explanation of Defense
6-42:2 Elements of Defense
6-42:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-42:4 Application of Defense
6-42:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-42:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-42:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-42:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-42:5.1 Form Defense
6-43 INDEPENDENT TORT DOCTRINE 
6-43:1 Explanation of Defense
6-43:2 Elements of Defense
6-43:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-43:4 Application of Defense
6-43:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-43:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-43:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-43:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-43:5.2 Form Defense
6-44 INJURY BY FELLOW SERVANT 
6-44:1 Explanation of Defense
6-44:2 Elements of Defense
6-44:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-44:4 Application of Defense
6-44:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-44:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-44:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-44:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-44:5.2 Form Defense
6-45 INTERVENING CAUSE 
6-45:1 Explanation of Defense
6-45:2 Elements of Defense
6-45:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-45:4 Application of Defense
6-45:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-45:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-45:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-45:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-45:5.2 Form Defense
6-46 INTRACORPORATE CONSPIRACY DOCTRINE (SINGLE ENTITY CONSPIRACY DOCTRINE) 
6-46:1 Explanation of Defense
6-46:2 Elements of Defense
6-46:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-46:4 Application of Defense
6-46:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-46:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-46:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-46:5.1 Form Defense
6-47 JUDICIAL ESTOPPEL 
6-47:1 Explanation of Defense
6-47:2 Elements of Defense
6-47:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-47:4 Application of Defense
6-47:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-47:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-47:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-47:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-47:5.2 Form Defense
6-48 JUSTIFICATION 
6-48:1 Explanation of Defense
6-48:2 Elements of Defense
6-48:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-48:4 Application of Defense
6-48:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-48:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-48:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-48:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-48:5.2 Form Defense
6-49 LACHES 
6-49:1 Explanation of Defense
6-49:2 Elements of Laches
6-49:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-49:4 Application of Defense
6-49:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-49:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-49:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-49:5 Drafting Authorities
6-49:5.1 Form Defense
6-50 LACK OF CAPACITY 
6-50:1 Explanation of Defense
6-50:2 Elements of Lack of Capacity
6-50:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-50:4 Application of Defense
6-50:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-50:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-50:5.1 Form Defense
6-50:5.1a Form Defense – Mental Incapacity
6-50:5.1b Form Defense – Legal Incapacity (Other) 
6-51 LICENSE 
6-51:1 Explanation of Defense
6-51:2 Elements of Defense
6-51:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-51:4 Application of Defense
6-51:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-51:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-51:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-51:5.1 Form Defense
6-52 LITIGATION PRIVILEGE 
6-52:1 Explanation of Defense
6-52:2 Elements of Defense
6-52:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-52:4 Application of Defense
6-52:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-52:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-52:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-52:5.1 Form Defense
6-53 MERE CONDUIT (COMMERCIAL CONDUIT) 
6-53:1 Explanation of Defense
6-53:2 Elements of Defense
6-53:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-53:4 Application of Defense
6-53:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-53:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-53:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-53:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-53:5.2 Form Defense
6-54 MERGER AND INTEGRATION 
6-54:1 Explanation of Defense
6-54:2 Elements of Defense
6-54:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-54:4 Application of Defense
6-54:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-54:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-54:5.1 Form Defense
6-55 MISTAKE 
6-55:1 Explanation of Defense
6-55:2 Elements of Defense
6-55:2.1 Mutual Mistake of Fact
6-55:2.2 Unilateral Mistake of Fact
6-55:2.3 Mutual Mistake of Law
6-55:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-55:4 Application of Defense
6-55:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-55:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-55:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-55:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-55:5.2 Form Defenses
6-55:5.2a Form Defense – Mutual Mistake of Fact 
6-55:5.2b Form Defense – Unilateral Mistake of Fact
6-55:5.2c Form Defense – Mistake of Law
6-56 MITIGATION OF DAMAGES 
6-56:1 Explanation of Defense
6-56:2 Elements of Defense
6-56:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-56:4 Application of Defense
6-56:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-56:4.2 Nature of Rule
6-56:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-56:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-56:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-56:5.2 Form Defense
6-57 MODIFICATION 
6-57:1 Explanation of Defense
6-57:2 Elements of Defense
6-57:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-57:4 Application of Defense
6-57:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-57:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-57:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-57:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-57:5.2 Form Defense
6-58 NECESSITY OR BUSINESS NECESSITY 
6-58:1 Explanation of Defense
6-58:2 Elements of Defense
6-58:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-58:4 Application of Defense
6-58:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses 
6-58:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-58:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-58:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-58:5.2 Form Defense
6-59 NEGLIGENCE OF NON-PARTY (FABRE DEFENDANTS) 
6-59:1 Explanation of Defense
6-59:2 Elements of Defense
6-59:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-59:4 Application of Defense
6-59:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-59:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-59:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-59:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-59:5.2 Form Defense
6-60 NEGLIGENT MISREPRESENTATION 
6-60:1 Explanation of Defense
6-60:2 Elements of Defense
6-60:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-60:4 Application of Defense
6-60:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-60:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-60:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-60:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-60:5.2 Form Defense
6-61 NOVATION 
6-61:1 Explanation of Defense
6-61:2 Elements of Defense
6-61:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-61:4 Application of Defense
6-61:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-61:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-61:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-61:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-61:5.2 Form Defense
6-62 PART PERFORMANCE OR PARTIAL PERFORMANCE 
6-62:1 Explanation of Defense
6-62:2 Elements of Defense
6-62:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-62:4 Application of Defense
6-62:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-62:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-62:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-62:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-62:5.1 Form Defense
6-63 PAYMENT 
6-63:1 Explanation of Defense
6-63:2 Elements of Defense
6-63:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-63:4 Application of Defense
6-63:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-63:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-63:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-63:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-63:5.2 Form Defense
6-64 PREEMPTION 
6-64:1 Explanation of Defense
6-64:2 Elements of Defense
6-64:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-64:4 Application of Defense
6-64:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-64:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-64:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-64:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-64:5.2 Form Defense
6-65 PRIOR BREACH / FIRST BREACH DOCTRINE 
6-65:1 Explanation of Defense
6-65:2 Elements of Defense
6-65:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-65:4 Application of Defense
6-65:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-65:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-65:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-65:5.1 Form Defense
6-66 PRIVILEGE 
6-66:1 Explanation of Defense
6-66:2 Elements of Defense
6-66:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-66:4 Application of Defense
6-66:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-66:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-66:5.1 Form Defenses
6-66:5.1a Form Defense – Absolute Privilege
6-66:5.1b Form Defense – Qualified Privilege
6-67 PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL 
6-67:1 Explanation of Defense
6-67:2 Elements of Defense
6-67:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-67:4 Application of Defense
6-67:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-67:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-67:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-67:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-67:5.2 Form Defense
6-68 RATIFICATION 
6-68:1 Explanation of Defense
6-68:2 Elements of Defense
6-68:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-68:4 Application of Defense
6-68:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-68:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-68:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-68:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-68:5.2 Form Defense
6-69 RECOUPMENT 
6-69:1 Explanation of Defense
6-69:2 Elements of Defense
6-69:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-69:4 Application of Defense
6-69:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-69:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-69:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-69:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-69:5.1 Form Defense
6-70 RELEASE 
6-70:1 Explanation of Defense
6-70:2 Elements of Defense
6-70:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-70:4 Application of Defense
6-70:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-70:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-70:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-70:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-70:5.2 Form Defense
6-70:5.2a Form Defense – Written Release
6-70:5.2b Form Defense – Oral Release
6-71 RES JUDICATA—CLAIM PRECLUSION 
6-71:1 Explanation of Defense
6-71:2 Elements of Defense
6-71:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-71:4 Application of Defense
6-71:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-71:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-71:5.1 Form Defense
6-72 RESCISSION 
6-72:1 Explanation of Defense
6-72:2 Elements of Defense
6-72:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-72:4 Application of Defense
6-72:4.1 Causes of Action or Defenses
6-72:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-72:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-72:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-72:5.1 Form Defense
6-73 ROOKER-FELDMAN DOCTRINE 
6-73:1 Explanation of Defense
6-73:2 Elements of Defense
6-73:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-73:4 Application of Defense
6-73:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-73:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-73:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-73:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-73:5.2 Form Defense
6-74 SET-OFF 
6-74:1 Explanation of Defense
6-74:2 Elements of Defense
6-74:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-74:4 Application of Defense
6-74:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-74:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-74:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-74:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-74:5.2 Form Defense
6-75 SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY 
6-75:1 Explanation of Defense
6-75:2 Elements of Defenses
6-75:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-75:4 Application of Defense
6-75:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-75:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-75:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-75:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-75:5.2 Form Defense
6-76 SPLITTING CAUSE OF ACTION (RULE AGAINST) 
6-76:1 Explanation of Defense
6-76:2 Elements of Defense
6-76:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-76:4 Application of Defense
6-76:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-76:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-76:5.1 Form Defense
6-77 STANDING 
6-77:1 Explanation of Defense
6-77:2 Elements of Defense
6-77:2.1 Standing at Commencement of Action and at Judgment 
6-77:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-77:4 Application of Defense
6-77:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-77:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-77:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-77:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-77:5.1 Form Defense
6-78 STATUTE OF FRAUDS 
6-78:1 Explanation of Defense
6-78:2 Elements of Defense
6-78:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-78:4 Application of Defense
6-78:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-78:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-78:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-78:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-78:5.2 Form Defense
6-79 STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS 
6-79:1 Explanation of Defense
6-79:1.1 Statutory Bases for Limitations Defenses
6-79:1.2 Accrual of Claims
6-79:1.2a Delayed Discovery Doctrine
6-79:1.2b Accrual of Fraud Claims
6-79:1.2c Accrual of Product Liability Claims
6-79:1.3 Tolling of Claims
6-79:1.4 Equitable Tolling of Claims
6-79:1.5 Continuing Violation Doctrine
6-79:1.6 Continuing Tort Doctrine
6-79:1.7 Waiver of the Statute of Limitations Defense
6-79:1.8 Laches and the Statute of Limitations (Statutory Laches)
6-79:1.9 Statutes of Repose or Nonclaim Statutes Distinguished
6-79:1.10 The Relation-Back Doctrine
6-79:2 Elements of Defense
6-79:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-79:4 Application of Defense
6-79:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-79:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-79:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-79:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-79:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-79:5.2 Jury Instructions
6-79:5.3 Form Defense
6-79:5.3a Form Defense (Form 1.965, Fla. R. Civ. P.) 
6-79:5.3b Form Defense (Expanded; Breach of Contract)
6-80 STATUTE OF REPOSE 
6-80:1 Explanation of Defense
6-80:1.1 Statutes of Limitation Distinguished
6-80:2 Elements of Defense
6-80:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-80:4 Application of Defense
6-80:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-80:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-80:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-80:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-80:5.2 Form Defense
6-81 UNCLEAN HANDS 
6-81:1 Explanation of Defense
6-81:2 Elements of Defense
6-81:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-81:4 Application of Defense
6-81:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-81:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-81:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-81:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-81:5.1 Form Defense
6-82 UNCONSCIONABILITY 
6-82:1 Explanation of Defense
6-82:2 Elements of Defense
6-82:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-82:4 Application of Defense
6-82:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-82:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-82:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-82:5.1 Form Defense
6-83 UNDUE INFLUENCE 
6-83:1 Explanation of Defense
6-83:2 Elements of Defense
6-83:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-83:4 Application of Defense
6-83:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-83:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-83:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-83:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-83:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-83:5.2 Form Defense
6-84 UNJUST ENRICHMENT 
6-84:1 Explanation of Defense
6-84:2 Elements of Defense
6-84:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-84:4 Application of Defense
6-84:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-84:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-84:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-84:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-84:5.2 Form Defense
6-85 USURY 
6-85:1 Explanation of Defense
6-85:2 Elements of Defense
6-85:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-85:4 Application of Defense
6-85:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-85:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-85:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-85:5.1 Form Defense
6-86 VICARIOUS LIABILITY 
6-86:1 Explanation of Defense
6-86:2 Elements of Defense
6-86:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-86:4 Application of Defense
6-86:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-86:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-86:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-86:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-86:5.2 Form Defense
6-87 VOLUNTARY PAYMENT 
6-87:1 Explanation of Defense
6-87:2 Elements of Defense
6-87:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-87:4 Application of Defense
6-87:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-87:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-87:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-87:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-87:5.2 Form Defense
6-88 WAIVER 
6-88:1 Explanation of Defense
6-88:1.1 Implied Waiver
6-88:2 Elements of Defense
6-88:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-88:4 Application of Defense
6-88:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-88:4.2 Nature of Defense
6-88:4.3 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-88:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-88:5.1 Statutory Forms
6-88:5.2 Jury Instructions
6-88:5.3 Form Defense
6-88:5.3a Form Defense of Waiver (Written)
6-88:5.3b Form Defense of Waiver (Oral)
6-89 WAY OF NECESSITY 
6-89:1 Explanation of Defense
6-89:2 Elements of Defense
6-89:3 Notable Authority on Defense
6-89:4 Application of Defense
6-89:4.1 Applicable Causes of Action or Defenses
6-89:4.2 Notes on Trial by Jury
6-89:5 Drafting Authorities and Forms
6-89:5.1 Jury Instructions
6-89:5.2 Form Defense
Chapter 6 Appendix: Claims and Defenses Checklist
Appendix
1-001 MOTION TO STRIKE IMPROPER REPLY PLEADING
1-002 MOTION TO STRIKE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
1-003 MOTION TO STRIKE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES, INCLUDING FOR WAIVER OF DEFENSES BY DEFENDANTS
1-004 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION (NONCLAIM STATUTE)
1-005 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION (DOOR CLOSING STATUTE WITH EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE)
1-006 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF SUBJECT MATTER JURISDICTION (JURISDICTIONAL STATUTE)
1-007 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION
1-008 AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS FOR LACK OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION
1-009 MOTION TO ABATE OR TRANSFER FOR IMPROPER VENUE FOR INDIVIDUAL DEFENDANT
1-010 MOTION TO ABATE OR TRANSFER FOR IMPROPER VENUE FOR DOMESTIC CORPORATE DEFENDANT WITH EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE
1-011 AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO ABATE OR TRANSFER FOR IMPROPER VENUE FOR DOMESTIC CORPORATE DEFENDANT
1-012 MOTION TO ABATE OR TRANSFER FOR IMPROPER VENUE FOR FOREIGN CORPORATE DEFENDANT WITH EXTRINSIC EVIDENCE
1-013 MOTION TO QUASH FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF PROCESS
1-014 MOTION TO QUASH FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF SERVICE OF PROCESS (NO PERSONAL SERVICE)
1-015 MOTION TO QUASH FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF SERVICE OF PROCESS (IMPROPER SERVICE ON MINOR)
1-016 MOTION TO QUASH FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF SERVICE OF PROCESS (DOMESTIC CORPORATION)
1-017 MOTION TO QUASH FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF SERVICE OF PROCESS (FOREIGN CORPORATION)
1-018 MOTION TO QUASH FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF SERVICE OF PROCESS (DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP)
1-019 MOTION TO QUASH FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF SERVICE OF PROCESS (DOMESTIC LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
1-020 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A 
CLAIM
1-021 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (INCLUDING NEGATION OF CLAIM BY EXHIBIT TO PLEADING UNDER FLA. R. CIV. P. 1.130)
1-022 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (FAILURE TO ALLEGE FRAUD WITH PARTICULARITY REQUIRED BY FLA. R. CIV. P. 1.120(B))
1-023 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH FLA. R. CIV. P. 1.110)
1-024 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM (MISJOINDER OF CLAIMS—FLA. R. CIV. P. 1.110)
1-025 MOTION TO ABATE AND DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO JOIN INDISPENSABLE PARTY
1-026 MOTION FOR JUDGMENT ON THE PLEADINGS
1-027 MOTION FOR MORE DEFINITE STATEMENT
1-028 MOTION TO STRIKE MATTER FROM PLEADING
1-029 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO AMEND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES
1-030 INTERROGATORIES FOR PLAINTIFF’S JURISDICTIONAL DISCOVERY FROM DEFENDANT PERTAINING TO BUSINESS’S MINIMUM CONTACTS WITH FLORIDA
1-031 REQUEST FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS FOR PLAINTIFF’S JURISDICTIONAL DISCOVERY FROM DEFENDANT PERTAINING TO BUSINESS’S MINIMUM CONTACTS WITH FLORIDA
1-032 MOTION FOR PARTIAL SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND TO STRIKE AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES BY DEFENDANT
1-033 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BY DEFENDANT
1-034 GENERAL REPLY