Florida § 651.131 - Actions under prior law.
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§ 651.131. Actions under prior law.
(1) With respect to any proceedings hereafter instituted by any person believing himself or herself to be aggrieved by a violation of any of the provisions of former s. 651.01, former s. 651.02, former s. 651.03, former s. 651.04, former s. 651.05, former s. 651.06, former s. 651.07, former s. 651.072, former s. 651.074, former s. 651.076, former s. 651.08, former s. 651.09, former s. 651.10, former s. 651.11, former s. 651.115, or former s. 651.12, any resulting judgment shall be limited to the actual monetary loss suffered by such person plus reasonable attorney’s fees. (2) With respect to the provisions of former s. 651.12, any prosecution hereafter instituted under the provisions of said section shall require an affirmative finding of intent to defraud.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 651.131
What does Florida Statutes § 651.131 cover?
Section 651.131 ("Actions under prior law.") 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.
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