Florida § 705.106 - Recovery from person wrongfully in possession.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 705.106 — Recovery from person wrongfully in possession., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 705.106. Recovery from person wrongfully in possession.
Whenever any property described in this chapter, chapter 706, or chapter 707 is ascertained to be wrongfully withheld and the person in possession refuses to give it up to the sheriff on demand, the county attorney of the county in which the property is situated, or the city attorney, if within a municipality, when required to do so by the sheriff, shall enter a suit for said property and prosecute it to a final recovery. All moneys derived from these sources shall be paid by the sheriff into the State Treasury for the benefit of the State School Fund.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 705.106
What does Florida Statutes § 705.106 cover?
Section 705.106 ("Recovery from person wrongfully in possession.") 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 § 705.106?
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