Florida § 95.13 - Real property actions; possession by legal owner presumed.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 95.13 — Real property actions; possession by legal owner presumed., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 95.13. Real property actions; possession by legal owner presumed.
In every action to recover real property or its possession, the person establishing legal title to the property shall be presumed to have been possessed of it within the time prescribed by law. The occupation of the property by any other person shall be in subordination to the legal title unless the property was possessed adversely to the legal title for 7 years before the commencement of the action.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 95.13
What does Florida Statutes § 95.13 cover?
Section 95.13 ("Real property actions; possession by legal owner presumed.") 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 § 95.13?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 95.13 apply to my situation?
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