§ 47.011, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 47. VENUE
Where actions may be begun.
Verbatim from the official edition
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
Actions shall be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. This section shall not apply to actions against nonresidents.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 7, Nov. 21, 1829; s. 1, ch. 3721, 1887; RS 998; GS 1383; RGS 2579; CGL 4219; s. 24, ch. 57-1; s. 12, ch. 63-572; s. 6, ch. 65-1; s. 3, ch. 67-254; s. 11, ch. 73-334.
Note
Note.—Former s. 46.01.
Source of truth
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