Florida § 47.031 - Venue of receiverships when property in more than one circuit.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 47.031 — Venue of receiverships when property in more than one circuit., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.031. Venue of receiverships when property in more than one circuit.
When an application is made for a receiver of property and it is located in more than one judicial circuit, the court appointing the receiver has jurisdiction over the entire property for the purposes of that action but the application for the receiver must be made to the circuit court in which the principal place of business, residence or office of defendant is located.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 47.031
What does Florida Statutes § 47.031 cover?
Section 47.031 ("Venue of receiverships when property in more than one circuit.") 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 § 47.031?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 47.031 apply to my situation?
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