RULE 1.050. WHEN ACTION COMMENCED
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RULE 1.050. WHEN ACTION COMMENCED
Every action of a civil nature shall be deemed commenced when the complaint or petition is filed except that ancillary proceedings shall be deemed commenced when the writ is issued or the pleading setting forth the claim of the party initiating the action is filed.