According to Rule 1.110(d) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, the following affirmative defenses must be raised when pleading to a preceding pleading:

accord and satisfaction
arbitration and award
assumption of risk
contributory negligence
discharge in bankruptcy
duress
estoppel
failure of consideration
fraud
illegality
injury by fellow servant
laches
license
payment
release
res judicata
statute of frauds
statute of limitations
waiver; and
any other matter constituting an avoidance or affirmative defense.

If you have been sued and seek to raise affirmative defenses to a particular claim, please contact Joel Ewusiak for legal assistance with your specific matter.