A Little Breathing Room on 1.530 Motions

As previously reported, today is the day that November’s changes to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure go into effect [.pdf], including the change to Rule 1.530:

(b) Time for Motion. A motion for new trial or for rehearing shall be served not later than 10 15 days after the return of the verdict in a jury action or the date of filing of the judgment in a non-jury action….

Five more days to serve post-trial motions? Happy new year!