A dismissal with leave to amend is not a final order under Florida law. The First DCA issued a periodic reminder of this principle of Florida procedure in Briggs v. Housend. This is true even if the dismissal order sets a deadline for amendment and that deadline passes without amendment. Even in such an instance, a separate order is necessary for finality. In general, only final orders are appealable under Florida law.
A Dismissal with Leave to Amend is Not Final
