§ 66.051, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 66. EJECTMENT
Betterment, answer.
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Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
The plaintiff in the judgment of eviction may file written defenses to the petition within 20 days after service of the petition.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
RS 1517; GS 1972; RGS 3240; CGL 5048; s. 14, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 21, ch. 67-254.
Note
Note.—Former s. 70.07.
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