Florida § 65.011 - Real estate; certain jurisdiction over.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 65.011 — Real estate; certain jurisdiction over., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 65.011. Real estate; certain jurisdiction over.
Chancery courts have jurisdiction of actions by any person or corporation claiming to own any land or part thereof, or by two or more claiming to own the same land or part thereof under a common title against more than one person or corporation occupying or claiming title to the land or part thereof adversely to plaintiff, whether defendants claim or hold under a common title or not; and shall determine the title of plaintiff as against defendants and enter judgment quieting the title of, and awarding possession to, the plaintiff entitled thereto and may enter injunctions, temporary or perpetual, appoint receivers, and enter such orders about costs as are necessary to protect the rights of the parties.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 65.011
What does Florida Statutes § 65.011 cover?
Section 65.011 ("Real estate; certain jurisdiction over.") 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 § 65.011?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 65.011 apply to my situation?
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