Florida § 78.11 - Writ; execution on property changing possession.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 78.11 — Writ; execution on property changing possession., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78.11. Writ; execution on property changing possession.
If the property to be replevied is in the possession of defendant at the time of the issuance of the writ, and passes into the possession of a third person before the execution of the writ, the officer holding the writ shall execute it on the property in the possession of the third person and shall serve the writ on defendant and the third person, and the action with proper amendments, shall proceed against the third person.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 78.11
What does Florida Statutes § 78.11 cover?
Section 78.11 ("Writ; execution on property changing 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.
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