In re Florida Bar Small Claims Rules

REVISED OPINION

The Florida Bar Small Claims Rules Committee has petitioned this Court to consider proposed amendments to the Florida Small Claims Rules pursuant to Rule of Judicial Administration 2.130. We have jurisdiction. Art. V, § 2(a), Fla.Const.

The following is a brief explanation of the rule changes approved by this Court.

Rule 7.050(a)(2) has been amended to allow corporations to be represented by an officer of the corporation or an employee authorized by an officer of the corporation. Rule 7.050(b) has been amended to require the party’s phone number and the attorney’s Florida Bar…