Florida § 78.02 - What may not be taken by replevin.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 78.02 — What may not be taken by replevin., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78.02. What may not be taken by replevin.
No replevin shall lie: (1) For any property taken by virtue of any warrant for the collection of any tax, assessment, or fine pursuant to any statute; (2) For defendant in any execution or attachment to recover goods and chattels seized by virtue thereof unless such goods and chattels are exempt from the execution or attachment; (3) By the original defendant in replevin for property taken in replevin and delivered to plaintiff while it remains in the possession of the original plaintiff or his or her agents. (4) For any person unless that person has a right to reduce the goods taken into his or her possession.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 78.02
What does Florida Statutes § 78.02 cover?
Section 78.02 ("What may not be taken by replevin.") 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 § 78.02?
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