Florida § 81.011 - Petition for prohibition.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 81.011 — Petition for prohibition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 81.011. Petition for prohibition.
The petitioner shall file a petition stating the nature of the action, the proceedings in the inferior court, tribunal or body presuming to exercise jurisdiction sought to be prohibited, and demand that writ of prohibition be granted in that behalf. When the matters appear on the face of the proceedings in the body presuming to exercise jurisdiction, the certified transcript of the record of all the proceedings shall accompany the petition. When the matters are not matters of record, they shall be verified by affidavit of petitioner or petitioner’s agent, or attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 81.011
What does Florida Statutes § 81.011 cover?
Section 81.011 ("Petition for prohibition.") 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 § 81.011?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 81.011" (Florida). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Florida law?
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How does Florida § 81.011 apply to my situation?
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