Florida § 849.34 - Loser’s judgment; recovery of property; writ of assistance.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 849.34 — Loser’s judgment; recovery of property; writ of assistance., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 849.34. Loser’s judgment; recovery of property; writ of assistance.
If the plaintiff in any such suit seek to recover property lost, and if the plaintiff shall prevail as to any such property, he or she shall take judgment for the property itself and for the value thereof, the judgment as to such property to be satisfied by the recovery of the property or of the value thereof. The plaintiff may, at his or her option, sue out a separate writ of possession for the property and a separate execution for any other moneys and costs adjudged in his or her favor, or the plaintiff may sue out an execution for the value of the property and any other moneys and costs adjudged in his or her favor. If the plaintiff elect to sue out a writ of possession for the property, and if the officer shall return that he or she is unable to find the property, or any of it, the plaintiff may thereupon sue out execution for the value of the property not found. In any proceeding to ascertain the value of the property, the value of each article shall be found so that judgment for such value may be entered.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 849.34
What does Florida Statutes § 849.34 cover?
Section 849.34 ("Loser’s judgment; recovery of property; writ of assistance.") 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 § 849.34?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 849.34" (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 § 849.34 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Florida can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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