Florida § 77.01 - Right to writ of garnishment.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 77.01 — Right to writ of garnishment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77.01. Right to writ of garnishment.
Every person or entity who has sued to recover a debt or has recovered judgment in any court against any person or entity has a right to a writ of garnishment, in the manner hereinafter provided, to subject any debt due to defendant by a third person or any debt not evidenced by a negotiable instrument that will become due absolutely through the passage of time only to the defendant by a third person, and any tangible or intangible personal property of defendant in the possession or control of a third person. The officers, agents, and employees of any companies or corporations are third persons in regard to the companies or corporations, and as such are subject to garnishment after judgment against the companies or corporations.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 77.01
What does Florida Statutes § 77.01 cover?
Section 77.01 ("Right to writ of garnishment.") 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 § 77.01?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 77.01 apply to my situation?
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