Florida § 56.13 - Executions; forfeiture of forthcoming bond.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 56.13 — Executions; forfeiture of forthcoming bond., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56.13. Executions; forfeiture of forthcoming bond.
Should the execution remain unpaid, and the parties to the bond fail to produce such property by the day specified, said bond shall be returned to the court from which the execution issued, as forfeited; and the clerk, or the court if it has no clerk, shall enter up judgment forthwith against the sureties for the value fixed as aforesaid of the property so bonded, or if the value of the property exceed the amount of the execution, then for the amount of the execution, and execution shall issue therefor. Such proceedings shall not affect the liability of the principal upon the original judgment.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 56.13
What does Florida Statutes § 56.13 cover?
Section 56.13 ("Executions; forfeiture of forthcoming bond.") 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 § 56.13?
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