Florida § 771.05 - Unlawful to file certain causes of action.

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§ 771.05. Unlawful to file certain causes of action.

It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person, either as a party or attorney, or an agent or other person in behalf of either, to file or serve, cause to be filed or served, threaten to file or serve, or threaten to cause to be filed or served, any process or pleading, in any court of the state, setting forth or seeking to recover a sum of money upon any cause of action abolished or barred by this law, whether such cause of action arose within or without the state.

Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Florida Statutes § 771.05 cover?

Section 771.05 ("Unlawful to file certain causes of action.") 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 § 771.05?

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Is this the official text of Florida law?

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