Florida § 95.111 - Limitations after death of a person served by publication.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 95.111 — Limitations after death of a person served by publication., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 95.111. Limitations after death of a person served by publication.
In all suits or actions when a decree pro confesso or default was duly entered against a defendant on whom constructive service was duly obtained and the defendant died after the entry of the decree pro confesso or default and before the entry of final decree or judgment, and the death was not suggested to the court before the entry of the final decree or judgment, the final decree or judgment shall be binding and conclusive against persons claiming under the deceased defendant 1 year after its date as if the death had been suggested and the suit or action revived or continued against the proper parties.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 95.111
What does Florida Statutes § 95.111 cover?
Section 95.111 ("Limitations after death of a person served by publication.") 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 § 95.111?
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