Advanced Energy Concepts, Inc. v. Waugh

ZEHMER, Judge.

Petitioners filed their petition for writ of certiorari pursuant to Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure 9.030(b)(2)(A) and 9.100(a), seeking review of an order denying their motions for leave to file a compulsory counterclaim and to file amended affirmative defenses. Respondents filed their response pursuant to an order to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Upon careful consideration of both, we conclude that we have jurisdiction and should grant the requested relief in part. Branscomb v. Ploof Truck Lines, Inc., 454 So.2d 59 (Fla. 1st DCA 1984).

Following a…