Fla. Stat. § 83.135

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83.135 Dissolution of writ.

Official statutory text

The defendant may move for dissolution of a distress writ at any time. The court shall hear the motion not later than the day on which the sheriff is authorized under the writ to levy on property liable under distress. If the plaintiff proves a prima facie case, or if the defendant defaults, the court shall order the sheriff to proceed with the levy.

History: s. 4, ch. 80-282.

Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site

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