Florida § 627.70153 - Consolidation of residential property insurance actions.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 627.70153 — Consolidation of residential property insurance actions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 627.70153. Consolidation of residential property insurance actions.
Each party that is aware of ongoing multiple actions involving coverage provided under the same residential property insurance policy for the same property with the same owners must provide written notice to the court of the multiple actions. Upon notification of any party, the court may order that the actions be consolidated and transferred to the court having jurisdiction based on the total amount in controversy of all consolidated claims. If multiple cases are pending in circuit courts, the cases may be consolidated based on the date on which the first case was filed.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 627.70153
What does Florida Statutes § 627.70153 cover?
Section 627.70153 ("Consolidation of residential property insurance actions.") 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 § 627.70153?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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