[Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] Clerk of Court Broward County Courthouse 201 SE 6th St. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Subject: Filing of Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in [Case Number] Dear Clerk of Court, I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to officially file a Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses in the above-mentioned case. As a defendant, I believe it is crucial to protect my rights and properly assert any claims or defenses I may have in this matter. To provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses I wish to file, I have enclosed the necessary documents, meticulously outlined and organized for your review. Please find attached: 1. Cross claim: In accordance with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.170, I am exercising my right to assert a Cross claim against [party's name]. This Cross claim is based on [specific grounds] and is relevant to the claims and counterclaims presented in the ongoing litigation. 2. Affirmative Defenses: As outlined in Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Rule 1.110(d), I am asserting specific Affirmative Defenses to address the claims made against me. These defenses are vital for me to present my case effectively and protect my legal rights. The Affirmative Defenses I am asserting include but are not limited to: a. [Defense 1]: This defense argues [briefly explain Defense 1]. b. [Defense 2]: This defense maintains [briefly explain Defense 2]. c. [Defense 3]: This defense contends [briefly explain Defense 3]. These documents have been meticulously prepared, and I have taken utmost care to ensure their completeness and accuracy. I kindly request that you file the Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses promptly and provide a filed-stamped copy for my records. Additionally, please notify all parties involved in this case about the filing of these documents. If there are any fees associated with the filing, please inform me of the amount and preferred payment method. I am ready to fulfill my financial obligations promptly to avoid any delays in the processing of my Cross claim and Affirmative Defenses. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Should you require any additional information or documents, please do not hesitate to contact me at the provided contact details. I look forward to receiving confirmation of the filing and to the next steps in resolving this case. Sincerely, [Your Name]