Fla. Stat. 2.01
Common law and certain statutes declared in force

The common and statute laws of England which are of a general and not a local nature, with the exception hereinafter mentioned, down to the 4th day of July, 1776, are declared to be of force in this state; provided, the said statutes and common law be not inconsistent with the Constitution and laws of the United States and the acts of the Legislature of this state.

Source: Section 2.01 — Common law and certain statutes declared in force, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0002.­01 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

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