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Thank you for your cooperation. </span></b><span style='color:#1F3864'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org <clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org> <b>On Behalf Of </b>RPPTL CLC-Discussion<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, October 25, 2021 12:52 PM<br><b>To:</b> clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [CLC-Discussion] 20 day show cause question<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>If an Owner files suit with the 20 day show cause summons, and the lienor timely files its counterclaim to foreclose on its lien but files a motion for extension of time to file its Answer, did the lienor comply with the requirements of 713.21(4), <i>Florida Statutes</i>? In other words, is a “stand alone counterclaim” sufficient to satisfy the statute? Alternatively, would the filing of the counterclaim constitute “good cause” which, per the statute, also satisfies its requirements?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white;vertical-align:top'><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;color:#2F5496;background:white'>Adam C. 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