Florida § 215.07 - Preference of state in case of insolvency.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 215.07 — Preference of state in case of insolvency., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 215.07. Preference of state in case of insolvency.
When any revenue officer or other person now indebted or hereafter becoming indebted to the state, by bond or otherwise, shall become insolvent, or when the estate of any deceased debtor in the hands of executors or administrators shall not be sufficient to pay all the debt due from the deceased, the debt due to the state shall be first satisfied; and the priority established shall be deemed to extend as well to cases in which a debtor, not having sufficient property to pay all his or her debts, shall make a voluntary assignment thereof, or in which the estate and effects of an absconding, concealed or absent debtor shall be attached by process of law, as to cases in which the party shall be insolvent.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 215.07
What does Florida Statutes § 215.07 cover?
Section 215.07 ("Preference of state in case of insolvency.") 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 § 215.07?
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