Florida § 55.13 - Judgments; rights of sureties, etc.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 55.13 — Judgments; rights of sureties, etc., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55.13. Judgments; rights of sureties, etc.
Any person paying money as surety for the principal in any bond or note, which he or she has signed as surety, upon which judgment has been obtained, shall have the same right to control the said judgment and collect the same, with principal, interest and costs, as the plaintiff creditor would have had if the debt had not been paid. Such judgment, and execution thereon, shall have the same lien on property of the principal as though the surety were the original plaintiff.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 55.13
What does Florida Statutes § 55.13 cover?
Section 55.13 ("Judgments; rights of sureties, etc.") 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.
How do I cite Florida § 55.13?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 55.13" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 55.13 apply to my situation?
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