Florida § 818.02 - Executing mortgage on personalty without notifying mortgagee of prior mortgages.
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§ 818.02. Executing mortgage on personalty without notifying mortgagee of prior mortgages.
Whoever executes a second or subsequent mortgage of personal property and receives money or thing of value therein without first notifying the second or subsequent mortgagee of the existence of the prior mortgage or mortgages, whether the same be recorded or not, and of the amount of such prior indebtedness, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 818.02
What does Florida Statutes § 818.02 cover?
Section 818.02 ("Executing mortgage on personalty without notifying mortgagee of prior mortgages.") 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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