Florida § 717.1245 - Garnishment of abandoned property.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 717.1245 — Garnishment of abandoned property., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 717.1245. Garnishment of abandoned property.
If any person files a petition for writ of garnishment seeking to obtain property paid or delivered to the department under this chapter, the petitioner shall be ordered to pay the department reasonable costs and attorney fees in any proceeding brought by the department to oppose, appeal, or collaterally attack the petition or writ if the department is the prevailing party in any such proceeding.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 717.1245
What does Florida Statutes § 717.1245 cover?
Section 717.1245 ("Garnishment of abandoned property.") 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 § 717.1245?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 717.1245" (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 § 717.1245 apply to my situation?
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