Florida § 80.01 - Quo warranto; refusal of Attorney General to institute.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 80.01 — Quo warranto; refusal of Attorney General to institute., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80.01. Quo warranto; refusal of Attorney General to institute.
Any person claiming title to an office which is exercised by another has the right, on refusal by the Attorney General to commence an action in the name of the state upon the claimant’s relation, or on the Attorney General’s refusal to file a petition setting forth the claimant’s name as the person rightfully entitled to the office, to file an action in the name of the state against the person exercising the office, setting up his or her own claim. The court shall determine the right of the claimant to the office, if the claimant so desires. No person shall be adjudged entitled to hold an office except upon full proof of the person’s title to the office in any action of this character.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 80.01
What does Florida Statutes § 80.01 cover?
Section 80.01 ("Quo warranto; refusal of Attorney General to institute.") 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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