Florida § 80.02 - Quo warranto; control of Attorney General over certain proceedings.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 80.02 — Quo warranto; control of Attorney General over certain proceedings., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80.02. Quo warranto; control of Attorney General over certain proceedings.
When the Attorney General commences an action setting forth the name of the person rightfully entitled, or when petition is filed upon the relation of a party claiming title, the Attorney General shall not dismiss the action without the consent of the claimant, but the court shall investigate the claim and determine the right, if so desired by the person on whose relation the petition is filed, and the claimant may have counsel of his or her choice to control the action in the claimant’s behalf.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 80.02
What does Florida Statutes § 80.02 cover?
Section 80.02 ("Quo warranto; control of Attorney General over certain proceedings.") 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 § 80.02?
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