Florida § 696.04 - What instruments affected by ss. 696.01-696.03.
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§ 696.04. What instruments affected by ss. 696.01-696.03.
Sections 696.01-696.03 shall apply to all contracts and instruments, which had not been recorded on June 6, 1927; but nothing therein contained shall enlarge, impair, alter, or diminish the obligation of any such contract or agreement affected thereby as between the parties privy thereto, or as to those who have actual notice thereof.
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