Notice in Workers’ Compensation Cases
This notice was recently served by the First District Court on the parties to an appeal. As it may be of interest and benefit to the WC community, it is repeated here verbatim. FLORIDA DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL, FIRST DISTRICT Notice in Workers’ Compensation Cases In workers' compensation cases, the court requires all motions for an extension of time to specifically state the circumstances justifying an extension. Motions requesting an extension of time solely on the basis of a busy schedule will not be favorably received. A movant must include in the motion the number of days requested and a date certain when the brief will be filed. Extensions for reply briefs will not be granted except upon showing of an emergency. Generally, the court will not grant a motion for an extension of time which has been filed after the time has expired for serving the brief unless good cause can be shown why the filing was untimely. If more time is needed to ensure filing of the record on...