If it appears that the property described in the complaint was wrongfully taken or detained by defendant and the property has been delivered to plaintiff by the officer executing the writ, plaintiff shall have judgment for his or her damages caused by the taking and detention and costs.
Fla. Stat. § 78.18
Judgment for plaintiff when goods not delivered to defendant
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 287 So. 2d 111 - American Employers' Insurance Co. v. Piedmont Sewing Supply, Inc. (1973)
Most recently applied in 287 So. 2d 111 - American Employers' Insurance Co. v. Piedmont Sewing Supply, Inc. (December 1973)
History.--s. 11, Mar. 11, 1845; RS 1724; GS 2188; RGS 3493; CGL 5346; s. 28, ch. 67-254; s. 1, ch. 73-20; s. 409, ch. 95-147.
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.