Florida § 90.510 - Privileged communication necessary to adverse party.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 90.510 — Privileged communication necessary to adverse party., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90.510. Privileged communication necessary to adverse party.
In any civil case or proceeding in which a party claims a privilege as to a communication necessary to an adverse party, the court, upon motion, may dismiss the claim for relief or the affirmative defense to which the privileged testimony would relate. In making its determination, the court may engage in an in camera inquiry into the privilege.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 90.510
What does Florida Statutes § 90.510 cover?
Section 90.510 ("Privileged communication necessary to adverse party.") 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 § 90.510?
A common citation format is "Florida Statutes § 90.510" (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 § 90.510 apply to my situation?
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