Florida § 55.6055 - Foreign defamation judgment.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 55.6055 — Foreign defamation judgment., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 55.6055. Foreign defamation judgment.
(1) For the purposes of rendering declaratory relief with respect to a person’s liability for a foreign defamation judgment and determining whether the foreign defamation judgment should be deemed nonrecognizable under s. 55.605, the courts of this state have personal jurisdiction over any person who obtains a judgment in a defamation proceeding outside the United States against any person who: (a) Is a resident of this state; (b) Is a person or entity amenable to the jurisdiction of this state; (c) Has assets in this state; or (d) May have to take action in this state to comply with the judgment. (2) This section applies to judgments rendered in defamation proceedings outside the United States before, on, or after July 1, 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 55.6055
What does Florida Statutes § 55.6055 cover?
Section 55.6055 ("Foreign defamation judgment.") 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 § 55.6055?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 55.6055 apply to my situation?
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