Court Affirms Final Judgment, Tacitly Finding AIA Form Affidavit Satisfies Requirements Under 713.06, Florida Statutes

In a short opinion, Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal affirmed a final judgment foreclosing a lien in favor of a general contractor. While the opinion is short and without elaboration, reviewing the underlying trial docket raises questions about the acceptable forms for contractor’s payment affidavits and pleading affirmative defenses relating to lien claims.