Fla. Stat. 57.115
Execution on judgments; attorney’s fees and costs

(1)

The court may award against a judgment debtor reasonable costs and attorney’s fees incurred thereafter by a judgment creditor in connection with execution on a judgment.

(2)

In determining the amount of costs, including attorney’s fees, if any, to be awarded under this section, the court shall consider:Whether the judgment debtor had attempted to avoid or evade the payment of the judgment; andOther factors as may be appropriate in determining the value of the services provided or the necessity for incurring costs in connection with the execution.

(a)

Whether the judgment debtor had attempted to avoid or evade the payment of the judgment; and

(b)

Other factors as may be appropriate in determining the value of the services provided or the necessity for incurring costs in connection with the execution.

Source: Section 57.115 — Execution on judgments; attorney’s fees and costs, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0057.­115 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Current through Fall 2025

§ 57.115. Execution on judgments; attorney’s fees & costs's source at flsenate​.gov