Fla. Stat. 46.021
Actions; surviving death of party

No cause of action dies with the person. All causes of action survive and may be commenced, prosecuted, and defended in the name of the person prescribed by law.

Source: Section 46.021 — Actions; surviving death of party, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0046.021 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

46.011
Parties for contribution 46.015
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Joinder of certain makers, endorsers, etc., of negotiable instruments 46.051
Joinder of products liability insurers

Current through Fall 2025

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Location: https://florida.public.law/statutes/fla._stat._46.021

Original Source: Section 46.021 — Actions; surviving death of party, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0046.021 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 46.021 Actions; surviving death of party

Fla. Stat. 46.021
Actions; surviving death of party