22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 965a
Online Reference: FLWSUPP 2208VOSSInsurance — Small claims — Insurer is not required to file response to complaint in small claims case where rules of civil procedure have not been invoked — Motion for default is denied
CLEAR VISION WINDSHIELD REPAIR (a/a/o Richard Voss), Plaintiff, vs. GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendant.County Court, 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County. Case No. 14-19586 COCE (53). February 9, 2015. Robert W. Lee, Judge. Counsel: Emilio Stillo, Davie, for Plaintiff. Frank Zacherl, Miami, for Defendant.
ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S MOTIONFOR COURT DEFAULT
THIS CAUSE came before the Court for consideration of the Plaintiff’s Motion for Entry of Default, and the Court’s having reviewed the Motion, the entire Court file, and the relevant legal authorities; having made a thorough review of the matters filed of record; and having been sufficiently advised in the premises, the Court finds as follows:
The Motion is DENIED. This case is traveling under the Small Claims Rules. The Rules of Civil Procedure have not been invoked. As a result, the Defendant is not required to file a written response to the complaint. Rules 7.020(c), 7.090(c).
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