Florida § 55.05 - Judgments; power of attorney to confess invalid.

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§ 55.05. Judgments; power of attorney to confess invalid.

All powers of attorney for confessing or suffering judgment to pass by default or otherwise, and all general releases of error, heretofore made or to be made hereafter by any person whatsoever within or without this state, before such action brought, shall be absolutely null and void.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 55.05 cover?

Section 55.05 ("Judgments; power of attorney to confess invalid.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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