Fla. Stat. 78.20
Judgment for defendant when goods retained by, or redelivered to, defendant

When property has been retained by, or redelivered to, defendant on his or her forthcoming bond or upon the dissolution of a prejudgment writ and defendant prevails, he or she shall have judgment against plaintiff for his or her damages for the taking, if any, of the property, attorney fees, and costs. The remedies provided in this section and s. 78.21 shall not preclude any other remedies available under the laws of this state.

Source: Section 78.20 — Judgment for defendant when goods retained by, or redelivered to, defendant, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0078.20 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

78.01
Right of replevin 78.02
What may not be taken by replevin 78.03
Jurisdiction 78.08
Writ 78.10
Writ 78.11
Writ 78.12
Writ 78.13
Writ 78.18
Judgment for plaintiff when goods not delivered to defendant 78.19
Judgment for plaintiff when goods retained by or redelivered to defendant 78.20
Judgment for defendant when goods retained by, or redelivered to, defendant 78.21
Judgment for defendant when goods not retained by, or redelivered to, defendant 78.032
Venue 78.045
Writ 78.055
Complaint 78.065
Order to show cause 78.067
Order to show cause 78.068
Prejudgment writ of replevin 78.075
Order to show cause

Current through Fall 2025

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Original Source: Section 78.20 — Judgment for defendant when goods retained by, or redelivered to, defendant, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0078.20 (last accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

Fla. Stat. 78.20 Judgment for defendant when goods retained by, or redelivered to, defendant

Fla. Stat. 78.20
Judgment for defendant when goods retained by, or redelivered to, defendant