Florida § 47.091 - Change of venue; power to grant.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 47.091 — Change of venue; power to grant., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 47.091. Change of venue; power to grant.
All courts have power and it is their duty to grant changes of venue as hereinafter provided. The order of transfer shall require the movant or, if the action was initially filed in the improper venue, the initially filing party to pay the filing fee required to file a new action in the court to which the action is moved. The payment of such filing fee shall be considered a transfer fee.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 47.091
What does Florida Statutes § 47.091 cover?
Section 47.091 ("Change of venue; power to grant.") 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 § 47.091?
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