Florida § 77.19 - Amount retained by garnishee.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 77.19 — Amount retained by garnishee., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 77.19. Amount retained by garnishee.
No garnishee who is indebted to or has in his or her possession the money of a person whose money or credits may be garnisheed shall retain out of the money more than double the amount which the writ of garnishment specifies as the amount plaintiff expects to recover or more than double the amount of the judgment plaintiff has recovered.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 77.19
What does Florida Statutes § 77.19 cover?
Section 77.19 ("Amount retained by garnishee.") 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 § 77.19?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 77.19 apply to my situation?
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