The Florida Supreme Court recently issued an amendment to its administrative orders. The effect was to require presiding circuit court judges to evaluate pending civil cases and issue case management orders. The purpose of the amendment is to speedily move cases through Florida’s trial courts to remedy the backlog caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We predict a corresponding increase in the number of appeals filed from trial court orders.

Given the above, remember that everything a litigant does in the trial court should be geared toward putting the litigant in the best position in the event of an appeal. One side or the other is likely to consider appealing any significant trial court order. If you are the appellant, statistics show that you face an uphill battle in your effort to reverse a trial court order. Even if you have a winning argument, procedural hurdles and pitfalls could prevent your case from receiving consideration in the appeals court. You should do all that you can in the trial court to boost your chances of success on appeal.

  • Be Sure to Have a Court Reporter Present

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