§ 77.19, Fla. Stat. · Chapter 77. GARNISHMENT
Amount retained by garnishee.
Text — 2026 Florida Statutes
No garnishee who is indebted to or has in his or her possession the money of a person whose money or credits may be garnisheed shall retain out of the money more than double the amount which the writ of garnishment specifies as the amount plaintiff expects to recover or more than double the amount of the judgment plaintiff has recovered.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
s. 2, ch. 4393, 1895; GS 2145; RGS 3447; CGL 5300; s. 27, ch. 67-254; s. 397, ch. 95-147.
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