Florida § 726.201 - Fraudulent loans void.

Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 726.201 — Fraudulent loans void., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 726.201. Fraudulent loans void.

When any loan of goods and chattels shall be pretended to have been made to any person with whom or those claiming under her or him, possession shall have remained for the space of 2 years without demand and pursued by due process of law on the part of the pretended lender, or where any reservation or limitation shall be pretended to have been made of a use or property by way of condition, reversion, remainder or otherwise in goods and chattels, and the possession thereof shall have remained in another as aforesaid, the same shall be taken, as to the creditors and purchasers of the persons aforesaid so remaining in possession, to be fraudulent within this chapter, and the absolute property shall be with the possession, unless such loan, reservation or limitation of use or property were declared by will or deed in writing proved and recorded.

Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 726.201

What does Florida Statutes § 726.201 cover?

Section 726.201 ("Fraudulent loans void.") 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 § 726.201?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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How does Florida § 726.201 apply to my situation?

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