THE MECHANICS OF FLORIDA CIVIL PROCEDURE

defendant then will have better grounds for setting aside a default if one is entered. Another option, if counsel has a good faith basis, is to file a motion under Rule 1.140, as serving a motion tolls the time to answer. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.140(a)(3). If a default is entered, the court will vacate it upon a showing of excusable neglect, a ................
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