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 LAKE COUNTY CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT
550 WEST MAIN STREET
P.O. BOX 7800
TAVARES, FLORIDA 32778
(352) 742-4100

COMPLAINT FOR EJECTMENT

When should this form be used?

- This form should be used to remove a person or persons who occupy real property with you
but do not hold title to that property.
- The individual(s) occupying the property is not a tenant (there is no agreement to pay rent).

NOTICE TO PARTIES WHO ARE NOT REPRESENTED BY AN ATTORNEY WHO IS A

MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING OF THE FLORIDA BAR

This package is designed to help persons seeking to represent themselves in court without the assistance
of an attorney. It is meant to serve as a guide only.

We do not guarantee that either the instructions or the forms will achieve the result desired by the parties
or ensure that any individual judge will follow the procedures exactly or accept each and every form
drafted. Any person using these instructions and forms does so at his/her own risk.

Please note that Florida law prevents our staff from providing legal advice.

STEPS TO FILE THE COMPLAINT FOR EJECTMENT

… All forms must be completed with black ink whether written or typed.
… The Complaint for Ejectment must be signed before a notary or deputy clerk.

Step One

Complete the following forms:

… Civil Cover Sheet (Form 1.997)

… Complaint for Ejectment (attach a copy of the title to the property)
… Notice of Lis Pendens
… Summons: Personal Service of an Individual (Form 12.910(a)) (for each defendant)
… Process Service Memorandum (Form 12.9109b)) (for each defendant)
… Disclosure From Nonlawyer (This form should be completed if you had someone who is not an
attorney help you complete these forms.)

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Step Two

… Make a copy of all of the completed documents for each defendant. You may want to make a
copy of all of the documents for your records.

Step Three

… File the original documents and the defendant’s copies with the Clerk of Court along with the
appropriate filing fee.
… Submit your Lake County Sheriff’s service fee for each defendant to the Clerk of Court. The
Sheriff will not take checks. The Clerk will sign the summons and forward it to the Sheriff’s
Office for service.

Step Four

… The defendant has 20 consecutive calendar days from the date the Sheriff’s Office served the
defendant to file a response to the petition. You should receive a copy of the service affidavit
from the Sheriff’s Office indicating what day the summons was served. If the defendant is not
served the case cannot proceed.
o If the defendant does not file a response to the complaint within 20 consecutive days of
service, you may file the Motion for Clerk’s Default/Default – Form 12.922(a)(b), the Non-
Military Affidavit – Form 12.912(b), and the Final Judgment for Ejectment with the Clerk
of Court.
ƒ Complete the Motion for Clerk’s Default/Default, the Nonmilitary Affidavit, and
the Final Judgment for Ejectment.
ƒ Make a copy of the Motion for Clerk’s Default/Default, the Nonmilitary Affidavit,
and the Final Judgment for Ejectment for each plaintiff and defendant, plus an
additional copy of the Final Judgment for Ejectment.
ƒ You may want to make a copy of all of the documents for your records.
ƒ Submit the originals and the copies to the Clerk of Court.
ƒ Submit a pre-addressed stamped envelope for each party (plaintiff and defendant).
ƒ The Clerk will enter the Default, if applicable, then forward the Final Judgment for
Ejectment to the Judge for signature. The Judge may require a hearing.
o If the defendant refuses to leave the property after the Judge signed the Final Judgment for
Ejectment you may submit the Writ of Possession to the Clerk of Court.
ƒ Complete the Writ of Possession.
ƒ Make two copies.
ƒ You may want to make a copy of the document for your records.
ƒ Submit the original and two copies to the Clerk of Court.
ƒ Submit a cashier’s check or money order made payable to the Lake County
Sheriff’s Office for the service fee.
ƒ The Sheriff will post the Writ of Possession and turn the property over to you after
24 hours.
o If the defendant files a response within the 20 consecutive days of service you will need to
contact the Judge’s judicial assistant to schedule a hearing.
ƒ Complete the Notice of Hearing form.
ƒ Make a copy of the Notice of Hearing form for yourself and mail a copy to the
defendant. File the original Notice of Hearing form with the Clerk of Court.

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 … At the hearing
o Bring all associated paperwork to this case to the court hearing.
o Bring the original Final Judgment for Ejectment along with a copy for each party (plaintiff
and defendant), plus one extra copy to the court hearing.
o Bring the original Writ of Possession and two copies to the court hearing.

When you choose to represent yourself in court, it becomes your responsibility to keep track of your
case. You may contact the clerk of court at (352) 742-4148 for the status of your case. The clerks
are not permitted to give legal advice.

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 Civil Cover Sheet
Form 1.997

The civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the
filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law. This form is required for the use
of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of reporting judicial workload data pursuant to Florida
Statute 25.075. (See instructions on the reverse of the form.)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
I. CASE STYLE

Name of Court ____________________________ Case #: _____________________________

Judge: ___________________________________

Plaintiff/Petitioner______________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________
vs

Defendant/Respondent __________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________
II. TYPE OF CASE (Place an X in one box only. If the case fits more than one type of
case, select the most definitive.)

Domestic Relations Torts Other Civil

[ ] Simplified dissolution [ ] Professional malpractice [ ] Contracts

[ ] Dissolution [ ] Products liability [ ] Condominium
[ ] Support – IV-D [ ] Auto negligence [ ] Real Property/
[ ] Support – Non IV-D [ ] Other negligence Mortgage foreclosure
[ ] UIFSA – IV-D [ ] Eminent domain
[ ] UIFSA – Non IV-D [ ] Challenge to proposed
[ ] Domestic violence constitutional amendment
[ ] Other domestic relations [ ] Other

III. IS JURY TRIAL DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT: [ ] Yes [ ] No

IV. Are these parties involved in any other litigation filed in Lake County? [ ] Yes [ ] No
If so, what is the case and to whom is it assigned?
______________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

DATE ___________________ ____________________________________________________

Signature of Attorney for Party initiating action or
Petitioner/Plaintiff if not represented by an attorney.
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 INSTRUCTIONS FOR ATTONEYS COMPLETING CIVIL COVER SHEET

I. Case Style. Enter the name of the court, the appropriate case number assigned at the time of filing of the original complaint or
petition, the name of the judge assigned (if applicable), and the name (last, first, middle initial) of plaintiff(s) and defendant(s).

II. Type of Case. Place an “X” in the appropriate box. If the cause fits more than one type of case, select the most definitive.
Definitions of the cases are provided below.

(A) Simplified Dissolution of Marriage – petitions for the termination of marriage pursuant to Fla. Fam. L.R.P. 12.105

(B) Dissolution of Marriage – petitions for the termination of marriage other than simplified dissolution.

(C) Support – IV-D – all matters relating to child or spousal support in which an application for assistance has been filed under Title IV-
D, Social Security Act, except for such matters relating to dissolution of marriage petitions (sections 409.2564, 409.2571, and
409.2597, Florida Statutes), paternity or UIFSA.

(D) Support – Non IV-D – all matters relating to child or spousal support in which an application for assistance has not been filed under
Title IV-D, Social Security Act.

(E) UIFSA – IV-D – all matters relating to Chapter 88, Florida Statutes in which an application for assistance has been filed under Title
IV-D, Social Security Act.

(F) UIFSA – Non IV-D – all matters relating to Chapter 88, Florida Statutes, in which an application for assistance has not been filed
under Title IV-D, Social Security Act.

(G) Domestic Violence – all matters relating to injunctions for protection against domestic violence pursuant to section 741.30, Florida
Statutes.

(H) Domestic Relations – all matters involving adoption, paternity, change of name, child custody, separate maintenance, annulment, or
other matters not included in categories (A) through (G).

(I) Auto Negligence – all matters arising out of a party’s allegedly negligent operation of a motor vehicle.

(J) Professional Malpractice – all professional malpractice lawsuits.

(K) Products Liability – all matters involving injury to person or property allegedly resulting from the manufacture or sale of a defective
product or from a failure to warn.

(L) Other Negligence – all actions sounding in negligence, including statutory claims for relief on account of death or injury, not
included in categories (I), (J) and (K).

(M) Condominium – all civil lawsuits pursuant to Chapter 718, Florida Statutes, where a condominium association is a party in the
lawsuit.

(N) Eminent Domain – all matters relating to the taking of private property for public use, including inverse condemnation by state
agencies, political subdivisions, and public service corporations,

(O) Real Property/Mortgage Foreclosure – all matters relating to the possession, title, and boundaries of real property. All matters
involving foreclosures and sales, including foreclosures associated with condominium associations and condominium units.

(P) Contract and Indebtedness – all contract actions relating to promissory notes and other debts, including those arising from the sale of
goods. Excludes contact disputes involving condominium associations.

(Q) Challenge to proposed constitutional amendment – a challenge to a legislatively initiated proposed constitutional amendment.
Excludes challenges to citizen-initiated proposed constitutional amendments, because the Florida Supreme Court has direct
jurisdiction of such challenges.

(R) Other Civil – all civil matters not included in categories (A) through (Q).

III. Is Jury Trial Demanded in Complaint? Check the appropriate box to indicate whether a jury is being demanded in the complaint.

IV. Are these parties involved in any other litigation filed in Lake County? Check the appropriate box. If yes, what is the case and to
whom is it assigned?
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Date and attorney signature. Date and sign the civil cover sheet.
 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. ___________________________

_____________________________
Plaintiff

vs.

_____________________________
Defendant

COMPLAINT FOR EJECTMENT

Plaintiff, ____________________________, sues Defendant, ___________________________, and

alleges:

1. This is an action to recover possession of real property in Lake County, Florida.

2. Defendant is in possession of the following real property in Lake County (describe property,
i.e. legal description):

to which Plaintiff claims title as shown by the attached statement of Plaintiff’s chain of title.

Check the appropriate box(es):

… The Defendant is an acquaintance of the Plaintiff and have been residing at the above
described property belonging to the Plaintiff since ___________________.

… The Defendant is presently residing at said property without the consent of the
Plaintiff and against the Plaintiff’s wishes.

… The Plaintiff has repeatedly requested the Defendant to leave the premises and the
Defendant has refused to do so.

… Other:________________________________________________________________

3. The Plaintiff is the owner of the real property located at ______________________________

_________________________, in Lake County, Florida, to which Plaintiff claims title as
shown by the attached statement of Plaintiff’s chain of title.
4. Defendant refuses to deliver possession of the property to Plaintiff or pay Plaintiff the profits
from it.

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 WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment for possession of the property and damages against
Defendant.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or
imprisonment.

Date: ____________________________ _____________________________________________

Signature of Plaintiff
Print Name: _______________________________
Address: _______________________________
City, State, Zip: _______________________________
Daytime Telephone No.: ________________________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF LAKE

Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on ___________, 20____ by ____________________________.

______________________________________
Notary Public or Deputy Clerk

______________________________________
Print, type or stamp commissioned name of
Notary Public or Deputy Clerk

___ Personally Known

___ Produced Identification
Type of Identification produced ______________________

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. _________________________

______________________________
Plaintiff

vs

______________________________
Defendant

NOTICE OF LIS PENDENS

TO THE ABOVE NAMED DEFENDANT AND ALL OTHERS WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

YOU ARE NOTIFIED of the institution of this action by Plaintiff against you seeking to Eject
you from the following property in Lake County, Florida:

DATED: ______________________ BY: ________________________________

Print Name _________________________
Address ____________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________
Daytime Telephone No. _______________

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. ___________________________

Plaintiff

vs

Defendant

SUMMONS: PERSONAL SERVICE ON AN INDIVIDUAL

ORDEN DE COMPARECENCIA: SERVICIO PERSONAL EN UN INDIVIDUO
CITATION: L=ASSIGNATION PERSONAL SUR UN INDIVIDUEL

TO/PARA/A: {enter other party=s full legal name} ,

{address(including city and state)/location for service} .

IMPORTANT

A lawsuit has been filed against you. You have 20 calendar days after this summons is served on
you to file a written response to the attached complaint/petition with the clerk of this circuit court, located at:
{street address} .
A phone call will not protect you. Your written response, including the case number given above and the
names of the parties, must be filed if you want the Court to hear your side of the case.
If you do not file your written response on time, you may lose the case, and your wages, money,
and property may be taken thereafter without further warning from the Court. There are other legal
requirements. You may want to call an attorney right away. If you do not know an attorney, you may call an
attorney referral service or a legal aid office (listed in the phone book).
If you choose to file a written response yourself, at the same time you file your written response to the
Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court, 550 West Main Street, P. O. Box 7800, Tavares, Florida, 32778, you
must also mail or take a copy of your written response to the party serving this summons at:
{Name and address of party serving summons}
.
Copies of all court documents in this case, including orders, are available at the Clerk of the
Circuit Court=s office. You may review these documents, upon request.
You must keep the Clerk of the Circuit Court=s office notified of your current address. (You
may file Notice of Current Address, O” Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915.)
Future papers in this lawsuit will be mailed to the address on record at the clerk=s office.

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 IMPORTANTE

Usted ha sido demandado legalmente. Tiene veinte (20) dias, contados a partir del recibo de esta
notificacion, para contestar la demanda adjunta, por escrito, y presentarla ante este tribunal. Localizado en:
. Una llamada telefonica no lo protegera. Si usted desea que
el tribunal considere su defensa, debe presentar su respuesta por escrito, incluyendo el numero del caso y los
nombres de las partes interesadas. Si usted no contesta la demanda a tiempo, pudiese perder el caso y podria
ser despojado de sus ingresos y propiedades, o privado de sus derechos, sin previo aviso del tribunal. Existen
otros requisitos legales. Si lo desea, usted puede consultar a un abogado inmediatamente. Si no conoce a un
abogado, puede llamar a una de las oficinas de asistencia legal que aparecen en la guia telefonica.
Si desea responder a la demanda por su cuenta, al mismo tiempo en que presente su respuesta ante el
tribunal, usted debe enviar por correo o entregar una copia de su respuesta a la persona denominada abajo.
Si usted elige presentar personalmente una respuesta por escrito, en el mismo momento que usted
presente su respuesta por escrito al Tribunal, usted debe enviar por correo o llevar una copia de su respuesta
por escrito a la parte entregando esta orden de comparencencia a:
Nombre y direccion de la parte que entrega la orden de comparencencia:
.
Copias de todos los documentos judiciales de este caso, incluyendo las ordenes, estan disponibles
en la oficina del Secretario de Juzgado del Circuito [Clerk of the Circuit Court=s office]. Estos
documentos pueden ser revisados a su solicitud.
Usted debe de manener informada a la oficina del Secretario de Juzgado del Circuito de su
direccion actual. (Usted puede presentar el Formulario: Ley de Familia de la Florida 12.915,
[O” Florida Supreme Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915], Notificacion de la Direccion Actual
[Notice of Current Address].) Los papelos que se presenten en el futuro en esta demanda judicial seran
env ados por correo a la direccion que este registrada en la oficina del Secretario.
ADVERTENCIA: Regla 12.285 (Rule 12.285), de las Reglas de Procedimiento de Ley de
Familia de la Florida [Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure], requiere cierta revelacion automatica
de documentos e informacion. El incumplimient, puede resultar en sanciones, incluyendo la
desestimacion o anulacion de los alegatos.

IMPORTANT

Des poursuites judiciaries ont ete entreprises contre vous. Vous avez 20 jours consecutifs a partir de
la date de l=assignation de cette citation pour deposer une reponse ecrite a la plainte ci-jointe aupres de ce
tribunal. Qui se trouve a: {L=Adresse} . Un simple coup de telephone est
insuffisant pour vous proteger; vous etes obliges de deposer votre reponse ecrite, avec mention du numero de
dossier ci-dessus et du nom des parties nommees ici, si vous souhaitez que le tribunal entende votre cause. Si
vous ne deposez pas votre reponse ecrite dans le delai requis, vous risquez de perdre la cause ainsi que votre
salaire, votre argent, et vos biens peuvent etre saisis par la suite, sans aucun preavis ulterieur du tribunal. Il y
a d=autres obligations juridiques et vous pouvez requerir les services immediats d=un avocat. Si vous ne
connaissez pas d=avocat, vous pourriez telephoner a un service de reference d=avocats ou a un bureau
d=assistance juridique (figurant a l=annuaire de telephones).
Si vous choisissez de deposer vous-meme une reponse ecrite, il vous faudra egalement, en meme
temps que cette formalite, faire parvenir ou expedier une copie au carbone ou une photocopie de votre
reponse ecrite a la partie qui vous depose cette citation.

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Nom et adresse de la partie qui depose cette citation:

Les photocopies de tous les documents tribunals de cette cause, y compris des arrets, sont
disponible au bureau du greffier. Vous pouvez revue ces documents, sur demande.
Il faut aviser le greffier de votre adresse actuelle. (Vous pouvez deposer O” Florida Supreme
Court Approved Family Law Form 12.915, Notice of Current Address.) Les documents de l=avenir de ce
proces seront envoyer a l= adresse que vous donnez au bureau du greffier.
ATTENTION: La regle 12.285 des regles de procedure du droit de la famille de la Floride exige que
l=on remette certains renseignements et certains documents 4a la partie adverse. Tout refus de les fournir
pourra donner lieu a des sanctions, y compris le rejet ou la suppression d=un ou de plusieurs actes de
procedure.

THE STATE OF FLORIDA

TO EACH SHERIFF OF THE STATE: You are commanded to serve this summons and a copy of the
complaint in this lawsuit on the above-named person.

DATED:

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

(SEAL)

By:
Deputy Clerk

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. __________________________

______________________________
Plaintiff

vs

______________________________
Defendant

PROCESS SERVICE MEMORANDUM

TO: ( ) Sheriff of County, Florida; Division

( ) Private process server:
Please serve the {name of document(s)}

in the above-styled cause upon:

Party: {full legal name}
Address or location for service:

Work Address:

If the party to be served owns, has, and/or is known to have guns or other weapons, describe what type of weapon(s):

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Dated: __________________________________________________
Signature of Plaintiff
Print Name _________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________
City, State, Zip ______________________________________
Daytime Telephone Number ___________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS
BELOW: [ N fill in all blanks]
I, {full legal name and trade name of nonlawyer} ,
a nonlawyer, located at {street} , {city}_____________________________________,
{state} , {phone} , helped {name} ,
who is the petitioner, fill out this form.

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. __________________________

____________________________________
Plaintiff

vs

____________________________________
Defendant

DISCLOSURE FROM NONLAWYER

{Name} , told me that he/she is a nonlawyer and may not give legal
advice, cannot tell me what my rights or remedies are, cannot tell me how to testify in court, and cannot
represent me in court.

Rule 10-2.1(b) of the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar defines a paralegal as a person who
works under the supervision of a member of The Florida Bar and who performs specifically delegated
substantive legal work for which a member of The Florida Bar is responsible. Only persons who meet the
definition may call themselves paralegals. {Name} , informed me that he/she is not
a paralegal and cannot call himself/herself a paralegal.

{Name} , told me that he/she may only type the factual information provided
by me in writing into the blanks on the form. {Name} , may not help me fill in the
form and may not complete the form for me. If using a form approved by the Supreme Court of Florida,
{name} , may ask me factual questions to fill in the blanks on the form and may
also tell me how to file the form.

[√ one only]
___ I can read English.
___ I cannot read English, but this disclosure was read to me [fill in both blanks] by
{name} in {language} , which I understand.

Dated:
Signature of Party

Signature of NONLAWYER
Printed Name:
Name of Business:
Address:

Telephone Number:

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.: ________________

__________________________________
Plaintiff

vs

__________________________________
Defendant

MOTION FOR CLERK=S DEFAULT

Plaintiff asks the clerk to enter a default against ________________________________,

Defendant, for failing to respond as required by law to plaintiff=s complaint for ejectment.

DATED: _________________ __________________________________

Plaintiff=s signature

DEFAULT ENTERED
A default is entered in this action for complaint for ejectment against the Defendant for failure to

respond as required by law.

DATED: ___________________

NEIL KELLY
CLERK OF CIRCUIT COURT

By: _______________________________
Deputy Clerk

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. _________________________

_______________________________
Plaintiff

vs

_______________________________
Defendant

NONMILITARY AFFIDAVIT
I, {full legal name} _______________________________, being sworn, certify that the following information
is true:
[ check all that apply]
_____ 1. I know of my own personal knowledge that Defendant is not on active duty in the armed services of the
United States.

_____ 2. I have inquired of the armed services of the United States and the U.S. Public Health Service to determine
whether the Defendant is a member of the armed services and am attaching certificates stating that Respondent is not
now in the armed services.

I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath to the truthfulness of the claims made in this
affidavit and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment.

DATED: ________________________ ___________________________________

Signature of Plaintiff
Printed Name: ______________________
Address: ___________________________
City, State, Zip: _____________________
Daytime Telephone Number: __________

STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
Sworn to or affirmed and signed before me on _________________, by ___________________.

___________________________________
NOTARY PUBLIC or DEPUTY CLERK

___________________________________
[Print, type, or stamp commissioned name of notary or clerk.]
_____ Personally known
_____ Produced identification
_____ Type of identification produced ________________________

IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW:
[fill in all blanks]
I, {full legal name and trade name of nonlawyer} ________________________________________________________,
a nonlawyer, located at {street} ____________________________________, {city} ____________________________,
{state} ____________, {phone} ______________________, helped {name} __________________________________,
who is the petitioner, fill out this form.
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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIFTH JUUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO.

Plaintiff

vs.

Defendant
NOTICE OF HEARING (GENERAL)

[ fill in all blanks]

TO: {name of other party}
There will be a hearing before Judge {name} ,
on {date} , at {time} m., in Room of the
Courthouse, on the following issues:

.
hour(s)/ minutes have been reserved for this hearing.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding,
you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator
a the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, 550 West Main Street, Tavares, Florida 32778, telephone 352-
253-1604, within 2 working days of your receipt of this Notice of Hearing. If you are hearing or voice
impaired, call TDD 1-800-955-8771, Florida Relay Service 711.
If you are represented by an attorney or plan to retain an attorney for this matter, you should notify
the attorney of this hearing.
If this matter is resolved, the moving party shall contact the judge=s office to cancel this hearing.
I certify that a copy of this document was [ / one only] ( ) mailed ( ) faxed and mailed ( ) hand
delivered to the person(s) listed below on {date} .
Other party or his/her attorney:
Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Fax Number:
Dated:

Signature of Party
Printed Name:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number:
Fax Number:

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IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE
BLANKS BELOW: [ N fill in all blanks]
I, {full legal name and trade name of nonlawyer} ,
a nonlawyer, located at {street} , {city} ,
{state} , {phone} , helped {name} ,
who is the [ / one only] petitioner or respondent, fill out this form.

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. ___________________________

__________________________________
Plaintiff

vs

__________________________________
Defendant

FINAL JUDGMENT FOR EJECTMENT

Pursuant to the verdict rendered in this action

IT IS ADJUDGED that:

1. Plaintiff, _________________________________________, whose address is

________________________________________ owns the following described real
property in Lake County, Florida:

in fee simple.

2. Plaintiff recovers from Defendant, _________________________, the real property

described in paragraph 1.

3. Plaintiff recovers from Defendant the sum of $______________ with costs in the sum
of $_________, making a total of $ _______________, that shall bear interest at the
legal rate pursuant to section 55.03, Florida Statutes.

4. Execution and writ of possession shall issue forthwith as requested by Plaintiff

pursuant to Florida Statute 66.021(3).

ORDERED at Tavares, Lake County, Florida on ______________________, ______.

_________________________________
Circuit Judge

cc: Plaintiff
Defendant

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 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE FIFTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT,
IN AND FOR LAKE COUNTY, FLORIDA

CASE NO. ___________________________

_________________________________
Plaintiff

vs.
_________________________________
Defendant

WRIT OF POSSESSION
FOR EJECTMENT

THE STATE OF FLORIDA;

TO ALL THE SHERIFFS OF SAID STATE:

YOU ARE COMMANDED to remove Defendant, _______________________________ from

the following described property in Lake County, Florida:

_________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

and to put the Plaintiff, ___________________________________, in possession of it after twenty-four

(24) hours notice conspicuously posted on the premises.

WITNESS my hand and the seal of this Court this _______ day of ________________,
________.

NEIL KELLY
Clerk of Circuit Court

___________________________ BY: _______________________

(Insert Plaintiff/Agent daytime telephone number) Deputy Clerk

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