TITLE AND SCOPE

(a) Title. These rules are cited as Florida Small Claims Rules and may be abbreviated “Fla. Sm. Cl. R.” These rules must be construed to implement the simple, speedy, and inexpensive trial of actions at law in county courts. (b) Scope. These rules are applicable to all actions of a civil nature in the county courts which contain a demand for money or property, the value of which does not exceed $8,000 exclusive of costs, interest, and attorneys’ fees. If there is a difference between the time period prescribed by these rules and by section 51.011, Florida Statutes, the statutory provision governs. Committee Notes 1978 Amendment. The addition to (b) is designed to eliminate confusion caused by denomination of section 51.011, Florida Statutes, as “Summary Procedure.” 2013 Amendment. Subdivision (b) is amended to clarify that the Florida Small Claims Rules apply to a claim for money or property even when expressed as, or coupled with, a claim for equitable relief. State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company v. Green, 579 So. 2d 402 (Fla. 5th DCA 1991).