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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 56
FINAL PROCESS
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F.S. 56.16
56.16 Executions; claims of third parties to property levied on.If any person, including a person to whom a Notice to Appear has been issued pursuant to s. 56.29(2), other than the judgment debtor claims any property levied on, he or she may obtain possession of the property by filing with the officer having the execution an affidavit by the claimant, or the claimant’s agent or attorney, that the property claimed belongs to the claimant and by furnishing the officer a bond with surety to be approved by the officer in favor of the judgment creditor in double the value of the goods claimed as the value is fixed by the officer and conditioned to deliver said property on demand of said officer if it is adjudged to be the property of the judgment debtor and to pay the judgment creditor all damages found against the claimant if it appears that the claim was interposed for the purpose of delay.
History.s. 9, Feb. 17, 1833; s. 1, Mar. 16, 1844; RS 1197; GS 1626; RGS 2830; CGL 4517; s. 11, ch. 67-254; s. 302, ch. 95-147; s. 10, ch. 2016-33.
Note.Former s. 55.39.

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Amendments to 56.16


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 56.16
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 56.16.



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IN RE P. MCCUAN, E. Jr. v. MDG LLC, E. Jr. v., 603 B.R. 829 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2019)

. . . may enter any orders, judgments, or writs ... including entry of money judgments as provided in ss. 56.16 . . .

IN RE AMENDMENTS TO FLORIDA RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE AND FORM, 244 So. 3d 1009 (Fla. 2018)

. . . a copy of this affidavit and by furnishing the officer a bond with surety, as set forth in section 56.16 . . .

TOOTIE DISCOUNT PALACE, LLC, v. PTX PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC. a LLC, a, 187 So. 3d 960 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . Here, Appellant had available to it section 56.16, Florida Statutes (2015), which provides that “any . . .

REISECK, v. UNIVERSAL COMMUNICATIONS OF MIAMI, INC., 141 F. Supp. 3d 1295 (S.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under [sections] 56.16-56.20. Id. (alteration added). . . .

BIEL REO, LLC, v. BAREFOOT COTTAGES DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LLC, a H. H., 156 So. 3d 506 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under ss. 56.16-56.20. .Effective July 1, 2014, Section . . .

STANSELL, G. T. C. I. N. v. REVOLUTIONARY ARMED FORCES OF COLOMBIA, FARC a N. A. S. A. G. T. I. C. N. v. FARC U. S. C. W. S. A. ALM MLA LLC, G. T. v. FARC II, C. W. G. T. v. FARC G. T. C. I. v. FARC U. S. G. T. C. I. N. v. FARC, 771 F.3d 713 (11th Cir. 2014)

. . . . § 56.16 (outlining procedure for third-party claimants to halt an execution sale); Fla. . . .

JACKSON- PLATTS, f. k. a. v. GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION,, 727 F.3d 1127 (11th Cir. 2013)

. . . . § 56.29(6)(b), and the court’s order would trigger procedural safeguards — codified at sections 56.16 . . . Id. § 56.16. . . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under §§ 56.16-56.20. Id. § 56.29(6). . . . .

N. SERDAREVIC, M. D. v. ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS, INC. L. M. D. VISX, A. L Jr. M. D., 532 F.3d 1352 (Fed. Cir. 2008)

. . . Moore, Federal Practice ¶ 56.16[3] at 56-486 to 56-487 (2d ed.1976))). . . .

In HINTON, LLC, a v. C., 378 B.R. 371 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2007)

. . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under ss. 56.16-56.20. (9) The court may enter any orders . . .

SANCHEZ, v. CENTURY EVERGLADES, LLC., 946 So. 2d 563 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Century's argument that Sanchez never filed an affidavit with the county sheriff, pursuant to sections 56.16 . . . See Section 56.16, Florida Statutes (2005). . . .

In E. KANE C. E. C. v., 248 B.R. 216 (B.A.P. 1st Cir. 2000)

. . . Mitchell and Alice Kane will pay to the Town on a monthly basis $56.16 during this six months. . . . The Kanes made their six payments of $56.16, and began to make the larger payments required because, . . .

B. REICH, v. SKYLINE TERRACE, INC. d b a, 977 F. Supp. 1141 (N.D. Okla. 1997)

. . . (Tr. at 56.16). . . .

In EAST,, 172 B.R. 861 (Bankr. S.D. Tex. 1994)

. . . $2,482.00 indebtedness, and would cure the arrearages of $1,650.00 through the trustee’s application of $56.16 . . . Payments of $56.16 over 34 months total $1,909.55. . . .

FERRARO, v. MAZUREK,, 621 So. 2d 532 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . See §§ 56.16, 56.21, Fla.Stat. (1991); see generally Coe v. . . .

EDWARD C. TIETIG, P. A. v. SOUTHEAST REGIONAL CONSTRUCTION CORP., 617 So. 2d 761 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1993)

. . . Quinn, individually, sought protection under section 56.16, et. seq., Florida Statutes. . . . .

WESCH, v. HUNT,, 785 F. Supp. 1491 (S.D. Ala. 1992)

. . . CHOCTAW 2,018 100.00% 319 15.81% 1,694 83.94% 1 0.05% 3 0.15% 1 0.05% 3,606 100.00% 1,567 43.46% 2,025 56.16% . . .

EXCELETECH, INC. v. S. W. WILLIAMS,, 579 So. 2d 850 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under ss. 56.16-56.20. . . .

F. WILLIS v. CABINDA GULF OIL COMPANY, 728 F. Supp. 328 (D. Del. 1990)

. . . Wicker, supra at § 56.16 and the cases cited therein. . . .

In C. SAUNDERS A., 101 B.R. 303 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 1989)

. . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under §§ 56.16-56.20. . . .

JACKSONVILLE BULLS FOOTBALL, LTD. v. T. BLATT,, 535 So. 2d 626 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under ss. 56.16-56.20.” . . . .

BOYD, v. PANAMA CITY BOAT YARD, INC., 522 So. 2d 1058 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1988)

. . . In a proceeding held pursuant to Sections 56.16 through 56.18, Florida Statutes, which provide for resolution . . .

MITSON, By JONES, v. L. COLER, V. L. COLER, v. R. BOWEN,, 674 F. Supp. 851 (S.D. Fla. 1987)

. . . The program is jointly funded by state general revenue (43.83%) and federal matching funds (56.16%). . . .

MITSON, By JONES, v. L. COLER, V. L. COLER, v. R. BOWEN,, 670 F. Supp. 1568 (S.D. Fla. 1987)

. . . The program is jointly funded by state general revenue (43.83%) and federal matching funds (56.16%). . . .

LAW OFFICES OF HAROLD SILVER, P. A. v. FARMERS BANK TRUST COMPANY OF KENTUCKY, D. A., 498 So. 2d 984 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1986)

. . . Following the procedure set out in Sections 56.16 through 56.18, Florida Statutes, a hearing was conducted . . .

In RIGDEN, R N S UNITED STATES BLOCK, a v. ALDRICH, a W., 795 F.2d 727 (9th Cir. 1986)

. . . Kane, Federal Practice & Procedure, § 2728 at 191 (2d ed. 1983); Moore’s Federal Practice, ¶ 56.16 (2nd . . .

In RIGDEN, R N S UNITED STATES BLOCK, a v. ALDRICH, a W., 795 F.2d 727 (9th Cir. 1986)

. . . Kane, Federal Practice & Procedure, § 2728 at 191 (2d ed. 1983); Moore’s Federal Practice, ¶ 56.16 (2nd . . .

J. W. MANN, v. GCC BEVERAGES, INC. d b a d b a, 490 So. 2d 184 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1986)

. . . Appellant contends section 56.16, Florida Statutes (1983), which requires a bond as a condition to a . . . of his catering box by filing with the sheriff an affidavit of ownership, as required under section 56.16 . . . The court noted that appellant’s proper remedy was section 56.16. . . . Appellant contends he was denied, under section 56.16, Florida Statutes, a post-seizure hearing in which . . . Section 56.16 is part of a legislative scheme, encompassing sections 56.16 through 56.20, Florida Statutes . . .

FINLAYSON, v. BROWARD COUNTY,, 471 So. 2d 67 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . Therefore, Finlayson’s “true” hourly wage is $13,207 divided by 2,920 (56.16 hours per week multiplied . . .

TERRAZAS, W. E. D. J. Ed R. A. Jr. v. P. CLEMENTS,, 581 F. Supp. 1329 (N.D. Tex. 1984)

. . . LOVE FIELD [includes census tract 4 03]: tracts 4 01 (western edge of Little Mexico) (56.16% hispanic . . .

C. NEFF, v. ADLER L., 416 So. 2d 1240 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1982)

. . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under ss. 56.16-56.20. (9) The Court may enter any orders . . .

In M. SLOAN, F. WIESE, v. M. SLOAN,, 18 B.R. 1021 (Bankr. E.D.N.Y. 1982)

. . . motion for summary judgment when there is no genuine issue as to any material fact. 6 Moore’s Fed.Pract. 56.16 . . .

BALLY CASE COOLER, INC. v. H. KAISER ASSOCIATES, INC., 514 F. Supp. 352 (S.D. Fla. 1981)

. . . . § 56.16 is applicable and that it provides the exclusive remedy available to a third party claiming . . . Section 56.16 does provide a mechanism whereby a third party may claim property upon which a judgment . . . Finally, the claimant was able to proceed by complying with the procedures set forth in Fla.Stat. § 56.16 . . . Florida Statute § 56.16 does not apply to property in the possession of and titled in third parties. . . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under ss. 56.16-56.20. (7) At any time the court may refer . . .

DOE, v. UNITED STATES CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION J. J., 483 F. Supp. 539 (S.D.N.Y. 1980)

. . . when the nature of the case “requires the full exploration of a trial.” 6 Moore’s Federal Practice ¶ 56.16 . . .

BANKHAUS HERMANN LAMPE KG, v. MERCANTILE- SAFE DEPOSIT AND TRUST COMPANY, ACF, 466 F. Supp. 1133 (S.D.N.Y. 1979)

. . . .-04[2], 56.16.) . . .

STANDARD OIL COMPANY, v. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY,, 596 F.2d 1029 (Temp. Emer. Ct. App. 1978)

. . . Professor Moore, in commenting upon the above case, writes, (U 56.16 p. 56-666): Certainly the doctrine . . . See also 6 Moore’s Federal Practice H 56.16 at 56-661. . . .

UNITED STATES M. SANDERS, v. ROWE,, 460 F. Supp. 1128 (N.D. Ill. 1978)

. . . genuine issue of material fact, is not a bar to a summary judgment. 6 Pt. 2 Moore’s Federal Practice 56.16 . . .

LOVE, v. ALLIS- CHALMERS CORPORATION, W. D. a W. M., 362 So. 2d 1037 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1978)

. . . Court seeking to enjoin a sale pursuant to the levy, and asserting the unconstitutionality of Section 56.16 . . . application for temporary injunction was denied he posted a bond on May 15, 1976, as required by Section 56.16 . . .

N. ROBINSON, v. J. MAGOVERN, G. Jr. E. Jr. R. III, M. H. W. R. R. C. C. A. Jr. B. F. III, H. M. K. B. B. II, B. G. III, A. W. P. III, A. W. H., 456 F. Supp. 1000 (W.D. Pa. 1978)

. . . without genuine issues of material fact does not bar a summary judgment, 6 Moore’s Federal Practice ¶ 56.16 . . .

DILLON, E. L. v. STATE OF MONTANA, L., 451 F. Supp. 168 (D. Mont. 1978)

. . . See, 6 Moore’s Federal Practice, ¶ 56.16, at 661 (2nd ed. 1976). II. . . .

MOBIL OIL CORPORATION, v. FEDERAL ENERGY ADMINISTRATION G., 566 F.2d 87 (Temp. Emer. Ct. App. 1977)

. . . See also 6 Moore’s Federal Practice ¶ 56.16 at 56-661. . . .

PRITZ F. v. HACKETT, 440 F. Supp. 592 (W.D. Wis. 1977)

. . . Moore’s Federal Practice § 56.16 at 637. . . .

COMMERCIAL BANK OF OKEECHOBEE, a v. E. PROCTOR, STATE COMMERCIAL BANK OF OKEECHOBEE, a v. T. SWIGERT, E., 349 So. 2d 710 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1977)

. . . its suggestion, the Bank, after basically alleging the facts recited above, concluded that Section 56.16 . . . Sec. 56.16, Fla.Stat., provides, in pertinent part: ", . . . . .

BUDGET LANDSCAPE NURSERY, INC. v. McMILLIN INVESTORS NEW YORK CORP. a, 343 So. 2d 640 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1977)

. . . Section 56.16, Florida Statutes (1976), provides that a third party claimant (such as appellee) to property . . .

FIRST NATIONAL BANK IN DALLAS, T. v. UNITED STATES, 418 F. Supp. 955 (N.D. Tex. 1976)

. . . On a second, Washington National Life # N-345023, all premiums except $56.16, were paid by John during . . .

MISSION BAY CAMPLAND, INC. a v. SUMNER FINANCIAL CORPORATION a C., 71 F.R.D. 432 (M.D. Fla. 1976)

. . . Any person aggrieved by the levy may proceed under §§ 56.16-56.20. (7) At any time the court may refer . . .

EVANS, a v. S. S. KRESGE COMPANY, a, 394 F. Supp. 817 (W.D. Pa. 1975)

. . . no genuine issue of material fact, is not a bar to summary judgment. 6 Moore’s Federal Practice, ¶ 56.16 . . .

UNITED STATES v. ST. THOMAS BEACH RESORTS, INC., 386 F. Supp. 769 (D.V.I. 1974)

. . . See 6 Moores Federal Practice, § 56.16 and the host of cases there cited. . . .

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CREDIT CORPORATION v. AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK OF JACKSONVILLE, a, 296 So. 2d 32 (Fla. 1974)

. . . . § 56.16 et seq., F.S.A. The petition for rehearing is otherwise Denied. ADKINS, C. . . .

REVITZ, v. COUNTY OF DADE, 291 So. 2d 18 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)

. . . Healy, Fla.App. 1962, 138 So.2d 96; §§ 30.30, 56.16, 56.17, Fla.Stat., F.S.A. . . .

UNITED STATES v. BEATRICE FOODS CO., 344 F. Supp. 104 (D. Minn. 1972)

. . . . § 56.16, especially pages 2452-53. . . . .

MONBORNE v. UNITED MINE WORKERS OF AMERICA, 342 F. Supp. 718 (W.D. Pa. 1972)

. . . Moore, Federal Practice, j[56.16 at 2447 (2d ed. 1966). . . .

CORPORATION OF HAVERFORD COLLEGE v. R. REEHER,, 329 F. Supp. 1196 (E.D. Pa. 1971)

. . . Moore, Federal Practice ¶ 56.16 (2d ed. 1966). . . .

U. ELLIOTT, v. B. ELLIOTT, U. ELLIOTT, v. B. ELLIOTT, K., 49 F.R.D. 283 (S.D.N.Y. 1970)

. . . United States, 149 F.2d 130, 135 (2d Cir. 1945); 6 Moore, Federal Practice ¶ 56.16, p. 2447 (2d ed. 1966 . . .

HIRAM WALKER, INCORPORATED, v. A S TROPICAL, INC., 407 F.2d 4 (5th Cir. 1969)

. . . See generally 6 Moore, Federal Practice ¶[ 56.16 (2d ed. 1965). . . .

NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD, v. SMITH INDUSTRIES, INC., 403 F.2d 889 (5th Cir. 1968)

. . . See generally 6 Moore, Federal Practice ¶ 56.16 (2d ed. 1965). . Cf. Allis-Chalmers Mfg. Co. v. . . .

L. LEWIS, G. v. J. R. COLEMAN,, 257 F. Supp. 38 (S.D.W. Va. 1966)

. . . going through the trial when there is no issue of fact to be tried. 6 Moore’s Federal Practice, Section 56.16 . . .

ANTHONY GRACE SONS, INC. v. THE UNITED STATES, 170 Ct. Cl. 688 (Ct. Cl. 1965)

. . . . §§ 56.15[6], 56.16 (2d Ed. 1953), the former section comments at pp. 2158 — 2159: “* * * the court . . .

AMERICAN- FOREIGN STEAMSHIP CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES STOCKARD STEAMSHIP CORPORATION, v. UNITED STATES A. H. BULL STEAMSHIP CO. v. UNITED STATES NEW YORK AND CUBA MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES DICHMANN, WRIGHT PUGH, INC. v. UNITED STATES POLARUS STEAMSHIP CO. v. UNITED STATES A. L. BURBANK COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES T. J. STEVENSON CO. v. UNITED STATES NORTH ATLANTIC AND GULF STEAMSHIP CO. v. UNITED STATES LUCKENBACH STEAMSHIP COMPANY, v. UNITED STATES BLIDBERG ROTHCHILD CO. v. UNITED STATES FALL RIVER NAVIGATION CO. v. UNITED STATES, 291 F.2d 598 (2d Cir. 1961)

. . . courts in a not unrelated procedural area, see 6 Moore, Federal Practice (1953 ed.), j[ 56.15 and U 56.16 . . .

FISH CARBURETOR CORPORATION, v. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY,, 125 So. 2d 889 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1961)

. . . City of Daytona Beach, Fla.App.1960, 121 So.2d 440; Moore’s Federal Practice, 2d Ed., Vol. 6, § 56.16 . . .

BOSTWICK- BATTERSON COMPANY v. UNITED STATES, 283 F.2d 956 (Ct. Cl. 1960)

. . . To this the Board added a 4.02 percent profit allowance of $56.16, making the total amount of the adjustment . . .

BOSTWICK- BATTERSON COMPANY v. THE UNITED STATES, 151 Ct. Cl. 560 (Ct. Cl. 1960)

. . . To this the Board added a 4.02 percent profit allowance of $56.16, making the total amount of the adjustment . . . To this should be added a 4.02% profit allowance ($56.16) making the total amount of the price adjustment . . .

ANDERSON, A. A. E. v. MOSES, H., 185 F. Supp. 727 (S.D.N.Y. 1960)

. . . .) ¶ 56.16. . . .

UNITED STATES v. M. SMALL,, 24 F.R.D. 429 (S.D.N.Y. 1959)

. . . . ¶56.16, p. 2166. . 7 Moore’s Fed.Prae. ¶56.15, p. 2158. . . . .

H. v., 8 B.T.A. 611 (B.T.A. 1927)

. . . investigation_ 250. 00 Meadville, Pa., traveling expense- 100. 00 London, England, office expense- 56.16 . . .

ST. LOUIS SOUTHWESTERN RY. CO. v. THE UNITED STATES, 62 Ct. Cl. 73 (Ct. Cl. 1926)

. . . The land-grant deduction by the plaintiff was $56.16; it has not received any part thereof, and it did . . .