Florida Statute 34.1 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title V
JUDICIAL BRANCH

Chapter 34
COUNTY COURTS

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F.S. 34.01

34.01 Jurisdiction of county court.—

(1) County courts shall have original jurisdiction:

(a) In all misdemeanor cases not cognizable by the circuit courts.

(b) Of all violations of municipal and county ordinances.

(c) Of all actions at law, except those within the exclusive jurisdiction of the circuit courts, in which the matter in controversy does not exceed, exclusive of interest, costs, and attorney fees:

1. If filed on or before December 31, 2019, the sum of $15,000.

2. If filed on or after January 1, 2020, the sum of $30,000.

3. If filed on or after January 1, 2023, the sum of $50,000.

Effective July 1, 2030, and every 10 years thereafter, the $50,000 jurisdictional limit in subparagraph 3. must be adjusted and increased by the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers, U.S. City Average, All Items, 1982-1984=100, or successor reports, for the preceding 10 calendar years as initially reported by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. The adjusted jurisdictional limit must be rounded to the nearest $5,000. However, the jurisdictional limit may not be lower than $50,000. The Office of Economic and Demographic Research must calculate the adjusted jurisdictional limit and certify the adjusted jurisdictional limit to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court beginning January 31, 2030, and every 10 years thereafter. The Office of Economic and Demographic Research and the Office of the State Courts Administrator must publish the adjusted jurisdictional limit on their websites.

(d) Of disputes occurring in the homeowners’ associations as described in s. 720.311(2)(a), which shall be concurrent with jurisdiction of the circuit courts.

(2) The county courts shall have jurisdiction previously exercised by county judges’ courts other than that vested in the circuit court by s. 26.012, except that county court judges may hear matters involving dissolution of marriage under the simplified dissolution procedure pursuant to the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure or may issue a final order for dissolution in cases where the matter is uncontested, and the jurisdiction previously exercised by county courts, the claims court, small claims courts, small claims magistrates courts, magistrates courts, justice of the peace courts, municipal courts, and courts of chartered counties, including but not limited to the counties referred to in ss. 9, 10, 11, and 24, Art. VIII of the State Constitution of 1885, as preserved by s. (6)(e), Art. VIII of the State Constitution.

(3) Judges of county courts shall also be committing trial court judges. Judges of county courts shall be coroners unless otherwise provided by law or by rule of the Supreme Court.

(4) Judges of county courts may hear all matters in equity involved in any case within the jurisdictional amount of the county court, except as otherwise restricted by the State Constitution or the laws of Florida.

(5) A county court is a trial court.

History.—s. 6, ch. 3730, 1887; RS 1572, 2833; GS 2034, 3890; s. 1, ch. 6463, 1913; RGS 3325, 3326, 5985; CGL 5169, 5170, 8278; s. 3, ch. 63-559; s. 9, ch. 72-404; s. 1, ch. 77-135; s. 1, ch. 80-165; s. 1, ch. 90-269; s. 3, ch. 2000-336; s. 4, ch. 2004-11; s. 31, ch. 2004-265; s. 29, ch. 2004-345; s. 25, ch. 2004-353; s. 9, ch. 2019-58; s. 4, ch. 2021-230.

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Total Results: 109

Donaldson v. Sack

265 So. 2d 499

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 17, 1972 | Docket: 1724271

Cited 60 times | Published

felonies" as well as some misdemeanors. Fla. Stat. § 34.01, F.S.A., amended by § 9 of Ch. 72-404, eff. 1-1-73

Alexdex Corp. v. Nachon Enterprises, Inc.

641 So. 2d 858, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 417, 1994 Fla. LEXIS 1328, 1994 WL 469200

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 1994 | Docket: 1152019

Cited 35 times | Published

the State Constitution or the laws of Florida. § 34.01(4), Fla. Stat. (Supp. 1990). Contrary to the court

Davis v. Chiles

139 F.3d 1414, 1998 U.S. App. LEXIS 8339, 1998 WL 210571

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 30, 1998 | Docket: 74574

Cited 25 times | Published

jurisdiction, see Fla. Const, art. V § 5; Fla. Stat. § 34.01. Beyond these structural similarities, the two

F.W.F., Inc. v. Detroit Diesel Corp.

494 F. Supp. 2d 1342, 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 48953, 2007 WL 1875785

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 2007 | Docket: 2518704

Cited 20 times | Published

serves two different functions. See 12 LORD, supra, § 34:1. It "may give particular meaning to the terms of

Condon v. Office Depot, Inc.

855 So. 2d 644, 2003 WL 21990263

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 2003 | Docket: 1503202

Cited 18 times | Published

general law. Art. V, § 6(b), Fla. Const. Under section 34.01(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2001), county courts

Williams Management Enterprises v. Buonauro

489 So. 2d 160, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1204, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 8524

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 29, 1986 | Docket: 1528902

Cited 18 times | Published

points out (Trawick, Fla.Prac. and Pro., Replevin, § 34-1 (1973)), Florida has provided for replevin without

Medical Transportation Management Corp. v. Commissioner

506 F.3d 1364, 100 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 6600, 2007 U.S. App. LEXIS 26136, 2007 WL 3312294

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 9, 2007 | Docket: 1569386

Cited 17 times | Published

which taxpayers can receive the credit under section 34: (1) Allowance. Except as provided in paragraph

Warren v. MONAHAN BEACHES JEWELRY CTR

548 So. 2d 870, 1989 WL 106760

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 13, 1989 | Docket: 1699216

Cited 17 times | Published

jurisdictional requirements for the circuit court. Section 34.01(1)(c)2, Florida Statutes, provides that the

Davis v. Chiles

139 F.3d 1414

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Apr 30, 1998 | Docket: 74573

Cited 16 times | Published

jurisdiction, see Fla. Const. art. V § 5; Fla. Stat. § 34.01. Byn

Johnson v. PLANTATION GENERAL HOSP.

641 So. 2d 58, 1994 WL 261433

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 1994 | Docket: 1648390

Cited 15 times | Published

July 1, 1990 but before July 1, 1992. Under section 34.01(1)(c)3, Florida Statutes (1991), the county

Rogers v. State

336 So. 2d 1233

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 1976 | Docket: 521901

Cited 15 times | Published

Article V, Section 6(3), Florida Constitution; Section 34.01, Florida Statutes (1973)), that court's dismissal

Bates v. Cook, Inc.

615 F. Supp. 662, 1984 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 21060

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 20, 1984 | Docket: 1643506

Cited 14 times | Published

years. Ind.Code Ann. § 34-1-2-2 (West 1983) (emphasis added). In construing § 34-1-2-2, "Indiana Courts

Harold Norman Hill v. United States

737 F.2d 950, 1984 U.S. App. LEXIS 20156

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 26, 1984 | Docket: 250400

Cited 12 times | Published

423(l)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada and Section 34(1) of the Food and Drug Act; (d) giving

Calhoun v. New Hampshire Ins. Co.

354 So. 2d 882

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 19, 1978 | Docket: 1279731

Cited 12 times | Published

proceeding. 341 So.2d at 778 n. 1, 2. [5] See § 34.01(1), Fla. Stat. (1975). [6] § 627.737(3), Fla.

State v. Phillips

463 So. 2d 1136, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 110

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 1985 | Docket: 1509694

Cited 10 times | Published

misdemeanor cases not cognizable by the circuit courts." § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (1981). Section 812.014, Florida Statutes

Freeman v. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc.

865 So. 2d 543, 2003 WL 22970976

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 2003 | Docket: 1656309

Cited 9 times | Published

county court. See art. V, § 6(b), Fla. Const.; § 34.01(1)(c)(4), Fla. Stat. (1997). These claims may permit

White v. Marine Transport Lines, Inc.

372 So. 2d 81, 1979 Fla. LEXIS 4687

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 1979 | Docket: 1695602

Cited 9 times | Published

provision was implemented through the enactment of section 34.01, Florida Statutes (1975), which reads in pertinent

Ducksworth v. Boyer

125 So. 2d 844

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 1960 | Docket: 1690207

Cited 9 times | Published

contention is based obviously on the application of § 34.01(4), Florida Statutes, F.S.A., which gives the county

Hazen v. Allstate Ins. Co.

952 So. 2d 531, 2007 WL 101216

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 17, 2007 | Docket: 1703213

Cited 8 times | Published

2002); see § 26.012(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2005); § 34.01(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (2005). "The jurisdiction of

State v. Coble

704 So. 2d 197, 1998 WL 2430

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 7, 1998 | Docket: 1354856

Cited 7 times | Published

are committed by the same person."). Further, section 34.01(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1993) gives county

Herrell v. SEYFARTH, SHAW

491 So. 2d 1173, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1461

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 1986 | Docket: 1721995

Cited 7 times | Published

jurisdictional limit of the county court, see Section 34.01(1)(c)2, Florida Statutes, and because the tenant's

Young v. State

439 So. 2d 306

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 1983 | Docket: 1265947

Cited 7 times | Published

misdemeanor cases not cognizable by the circuit courts. § 34.01(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1981). When an information charges

Reilly v. Alcan Aluminum Corp.

181 F.3d 1206, 1999 CCH OSHD 31,868, 1999 U.S. App. LEXIS 16539, 80 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 778

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 19, 1999 | Docket: 395416

Cited 6 times | Published

age discrimination in employment, Ga.Code Ann. § 34-1-2, Reilly .sought to amend his complaint to add

PLANTATION GENERAL HOSP. v. Johnson

621 So. 2d 551, 1993 WL 259094

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 14, 1993 | Docket: 1265714

Cited 6 times | Published

county courts, since the 1990 amendment to section 34.01, Florida Statutes, have jurisdiction to consider

Nachon Enterprises Inc. v. Alexdex Corp.

615 So. 2d 245, 1993 WL 63493

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1993 | Docket: 407976

Cited 6 times | Published

October 1, 1990, the legislature promulgated Section 34.01(4) which specifically states that: Judges of

Norris v. Southern Bell Tel. & Tel.

324 So. 2d 108

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 1975 | Docket: 805833

Cited 6 times | Published

the circuit court. See Fla. Stat. § 26.012 and § 34.01. Review of an order transferring is proper under

Electric MacHinery Enterprises, Inc. v. Hunt Construction Group, Inc. (In Re Electric MacHinery Enterprises, Inc.)

416 B.R. 801, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 77, 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 2374, 2009 WL 2710266

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 28, 2009 | Docket: 1492740

Cited 5 times | Published

Contract. (J. Ex. 239, Trade Contract Agreement, § 34.1.) To establish a breach of contract under Florida

Becker v. Re/Max Horizons Realty, Inc.

819 So. 2d 887, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 8235, 2002 WL 1285451

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 2002 | Docket: 1750032

Cited 5 times | Published

at law not cognizable by the county courts. Section 34.01(1)(c)4., Florida Statutes, states, in pertinent

Reilly v. Alcan Aluminum Corp.

181 F.3d 1206, 1999 WL 506716

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 19, 1999 | Docket: 395405

Cited 5 times | Published

Georgia's age discrimination statute, Ga.Code. Ann. § 34-1-2, violated public and private duties owed by Alcan

Spradley v. Doe

612 So. 2d 722, 1993 WL 19019

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 1993 | Docket: 1676929

Cited 5 times | Published

October 1, 1990, however, the legislature amended Section 34.01, Florida Statutes, relating to county court

Worley v. State

396 So. 2d 1153

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 11, 1981 | Docket: 1732297

Cited 5 times | Published

cases not cognizable in the circuit court. Section 34.01, Florida Statutes (1979). Section 26.012(2)(d)

Nettleton v. Doughtie

373 So. 2d 667

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 17, 1979 | Docket: 1773410

Cited 5 times | Published

jurisdiction to hear these cases pursuant to section 34.01(2), Florida Statutes (1977). We have jurisdiction[1]

Aysisayh v. Ellis

497 So. 2d 1316, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2457

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 1986 | Docket: 1689845

Cited 4 times | Published

court's jurisdiction, was denied without comment. Section 34.01(1)(c)2, Florida Statutes (1985), provides that

Mitchell v. BEACH CLUB OF HALLANDALE CONDO. ASSOC. INC.

17 So. 3d 1265, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 14080

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 23, 2009 | Docket: 1645473

Cited 3 times | Published

matters in equity, including injunctions"). Under section 34.01(4), Florida Statutes, county courts "may" hear

Advisory Opinion to Attorney General

992 So. 2d 190, 2008 WL 4346396

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 2008 | Docket: 1389681

Cited 3 times | Published

5-6 Fla. Const.; § 26.012, Fla. Stat. (2006); § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (2006)). Indeed, a court of original

Baldwin Sod Farms, Inc. v. Corrigan

746 So. 2d 1198, 1999 WL 1191513

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 1999 | Docket: 1714873

Cited 3 times | Published

has jurisdiction as provided in s. 26.012.... Section 34.01(4), Florida Statutes (1997), provides that county

State v. Witcher

737 So. 2d 584, 1999 WL 420478

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1999 | Docket: 1709616

Cited 3 times | Published

exclusive jurisdiction over misdemeanors. See § 34.01(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (1995). The fact that the citation

Gonzalez v. Benoit

424 So. 2d 957

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 11, 1983 | Docket: 1708178

Cited 3 times | Published

where the sum in controversy exceeded $5,000. § 34.01(1)(c) 2, Fla. Stat. (Supp. 1980). The $5,000 demand

State v. Woods

400 So. 2d 456

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 18, 1981 | Docket: 1262647

Cited 3 times | Published

Constitution of 1885." Pursuant to that mandate, section 34.01, Florida Statutes (1979), styled "Jurisdiction

Clark v. Unum Life Insurance Co. of America

95 F. Supp. 3d 1335, 2015 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 38498, 2015 WL 1403936

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2015 | Docket: 64301257

Cited 2 times | Published

cases not cognizable by county courts); Fla. Stat. § 34.01(l)(c) (providing jurisdiction of county courts

LaSalla v. Pools by George of Pinellas County, Inc.

125 So. 3d 1016, 2013 WL 3334981, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 10240

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 28, 2013 | Docket: 60235621

Cited 2 times | Published

jurisdictional rules govern*1018ing county courts. See § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (2005). As a constitutional matter

SIRGANY INTERN., INC. v. Miami-Dade County

887 So. 2d 381, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 13888, 2004 WL 2101997

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 22, 2004 | Docket: 2371855

Cited 2 times | Published

section 20(c)(4), Florida Constitution, and on section 34.01(a), Florida Statutes (2003), both of which provide

Richard Reilly v. Alcan Aluminum Corp., Alcan Aluminum Ltd.

221 F.3d 1170, 2000 U.S. App. LEXIS 18975, 79 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 40,253, 2000 WL 1099171

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 7, 2000 | Docket: 695958

Cited 2 times | Published

Georgia’s age discrimination statute, Ga.Code. Ann. § 34-1-2, violated public and private duties owed by Alcan

State v. Wilson

690 So. 2d 1361, 1997 WL 148667

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 2, 1997 | Docket: 1524664

Cited 2 times | Published

court has increased dramatically since 1973. See § 34.01(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (1993). County courts are now

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. v. Ferris

408 So. 2d 650

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1981 | Docket: 1449584

Cited 2 times | Published

described the jurisdiction of County Courts in Section 34.01, Florida Statutes (Supp. 1980), which provides:

Kent v. Connecticut Bank & Trust Co., NA

386 So. 2d 902

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 1980 | Docket: 477425

Cited 2 times | Published

jurisdictional amount. They are not, however. § 34.01(1), id. Had the Bank properly filed the suit in

Edwards v. Jones

221 So. 3d 770, 2017 WL 2705386, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 9134

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 2017 | Docket: 60268390

Cited 1 times | Published

Article V § 6, § 20(c)(4), Florida Constitution ánd § 34.01, Florida Statutes (2014).” Later in his complaint

Robert J. Bogdanoff v. Broken Sound Club, Inc.

154 So. 3d 410, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 19684, 2014 WL 6775259

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 2014 | Docket: 2610802

Cited 1 times | Published

matters in controversy not exceeding $15,000. § 34.01(1X0), Fla. Stat. (2012). *412 In

Sepulveda v. Westport Recovery Corp.

145 So. 3d 162, 2014 WL 3291766, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 10515

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 9, 2014 | Docket: 434309

Cited 1 times | Published

However, in 1990, the legislature amended section 34.01 of the Florida statutes by adding subsection

SunTrust Bank v. Mitchell (In re Mitchell)

496 B.R. 625

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2013 | Docket: 65785397

Cited 1 times | Published

and explained his mistake to the trustee at the § 34.1 meeting.73 The court held that the debtor’s conduct

DNA CENTER FOR NEUROLOGY AND REHABILITATION v. Progressive American Insurance Co.

13 So. 3d 74, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 5746, 2009 WL 1346129

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 15, 2009 | Docket: 2554957

Cited 1 times | Published

the exclusive jurisdiction of the circuit court. § 34.01(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (2005). A suit for damages due

Hernando County v. Morana

979 So. 2d 276, 2008 WL 462039

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2008 | Docket: 1714296

Cited 1 times | Published

than mandatory. Petitioners timely appeal. Section 34.01(1)(c), Florida Statutes, gives county courts

Ben-David v. EDUCATION RESOURCES INSTITUTE

974 So. 2d 1138, 2008 WL 373225

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 2008 | Docket: 1717374

Cited 1 times | Published

630 So.2d 179, 181 (Fla.1994)). Pursuant to section 34.01(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2007), jurisdiction

State v. Jones

899 So. 2d 1280, 2005 WL 957594

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 2005 | Docket: 1353236

Cited 1 times | Published

county court jurisdiction over traffic violations); § 34.01(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2003) (providing that county

Reilly v. Alcan Aluminum Corp.

181 F.3d 1206

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 19, 1999 | Docket: 395407

Cited 1 times | Published

Georgia’s age discrimination statute, Ga. Code. Ann. § 34-1-2, violated public and private duties owed by

County Collection Services, Inc. v. Allen

650 So. 2d 650, 1995 WL 40358, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 791

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 3, 1995 | Docket: 1702930

Cited 1 times | Published

prejudice for it to be filed in county court. Section 34.01(1)(c), Florida Statutes (1993), provides in

Calhoun v. Federal National Mortgage Ass'n

823 F.2d 451, 1987 U.S. App. LEXIS 10286, 44 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) 37,396, 44 Fair Empl. Prac. Cas. (BNA) 761

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Aug 3, 1987 | Docket: 66227421

Cited 1 times | Published

Discrimination in Employment statute, O.C.G.A. § 34-1-2. The district court held that neither the Charter

Renewpro Inc. v. Analia M Carbo

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2025 | Docket: 69807922

Published

and attorney’s fees . . . the sum of $30,000.” § 34.01(1)(c)2., Fla. Stat. (2021). 1 The Florida Supreme

Florida Keys Towing, Inc., Etc. v. CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc., Etc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2025 | Docket: 69793064

Published

interest, costs, and attorney’s fees . . . .” § 34.01(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2017). CarMax

Juana Y. Galvez v. CIT Bank

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 2025 | Docket: 69674468

Published

property.”); § 34.01(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (2024) (setting jurisdictional limits of county courts); § 34.01(4), Fla

Knowles v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 19, 2025 | Docket: 69651316

Published

limits for "actions at law" under section 34.01(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2023). Based on a plain

Knowles v. State of Florida

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 19, 2025 | Docket: 69651316

Published

limits for "actions at law" under section 34.01(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2023). Based on a plain

Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority v. Ryan T. Fernandez and Silvia Fernandez

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 2024 | Docket: 69455587

Published

internal quotation marks omitted). Pursuant to section 34.01, Florida Statutes (2023), county courts have

In Re: Amendments to Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.240

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 31, 2024 | Docket: 69329414

Published

county and circuit courts’ civil jurisdiction. See § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (2024). Rule 2.240 is amended

Sarah Lazow v. Amber B. Glasper, P.A.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 31, 2024 | Docket: 68209354

Published

000. § 26.012(2)(a), Fla. Stat.; § 34.01(1)(c)2., Fla. Stat. Generally, “[t]he pleading

MERLIN HOWARD v. STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 19, 2024 | Docket: 68034167

Published

complete exercise of their jurisdiction."); § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (2022) (setting forth the jurisdiction

In Re: Judicial Circuit Assessment

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 2023 | Docket: 68107501

Published

Stat. (1969). 13 § 26.012, Fla. Stat. (2023). 14 § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (2023).

LILIA BELKOVA, Individually, and as successor Trustee of the Land Trust Agreement, No:072003 Dated 2/9/04 v. DEER RUN PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 23, 2023 | Docket: 67718525

Published

the State Constitution or the laws of Florida.” § 34.01(4), Fla. Stat. (2016). Lien foreclosure actions

JUSTIN AUGUST MEYER v. THE STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 23, 2023 | Docket: 67718510

Published

felonies and county courts over misdemeanors. § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (2019); § 26.012, Fla. Stat. (2019)

DANIELLE ELIZABETH HITCHMAN v. THE STATE OF FLORIDA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 28, 2021 | Docket: 60088924

Published

cases not cognizable by the circuit courts.” § 34.01(1)(a), Fla. Stat. Further, by Florida Statute,

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Small Claims Rules, and Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure – Jurisdiction

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 2020 | Docket: 17440544

Published

See ch. 2019-58, § 9, Laws of Fla. (amending § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (2018)).

In re: Amendments to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.240

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 12, 2019 | Docket: 68539970

Published

to the county court jurisdictional limit in section 34.01, Florida Statutes (2018) made by chapter 2019-58

In re: Certification of Need for Additional Judges

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 27, 2019 | Docket: 68539977

Published

amendment. Effective January 1, 3. Section 34.01(1)(c), Florida Statutes (2019), states that

In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Small Claims Rules, and Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure – Jurisdiction

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 2019 | Docket: 17440544

Published

See ch. 2019-58, § 9, Laws of Fla. (amending § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (2018)). 7. See Work Group Recommendations

EDWIN BEJARANO v. CITY OF HOLLYWOOD

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 2019 | Docket: 16243984

Published

controversy does not exceed the sum of $15,000.” § 34.01(1)(c), Fla. Stat. (2014). Circuit courts have “original

Christina Conner v. John Moran

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 9, 2019 | Docket: 16037342

Published

claims and other civil claims up to $15,000.00. See § 34.01(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2014). Neither the transcript

Tehrani v. 1st Source Insurance, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 3, 2017 | Docket: 6185390

Published

Martin interpreted Indiana Code section 34-1-2-1, a prior version of section 34-11-2-7(4)

State v. Hamilton

210 So. 3d 776, 2017 WL 685610, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 2315

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2017 | Docket: 4608290

Published

section 6(b), of the Florida Constitution. See § 34.01(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2013) (vesting county courts

Bonafide Properties v. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

198 So. 3d 694, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 422, 41 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 158

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 13, 2016 | Docket: 3027906

Published

proceedings involving amounts within their jurisdiction. § 34.01(4), Fla. Stat. (2015); ch. 90-269, § 1, at 1972-73

R.J., a Child v. State

142 So. 3d 907, 2014 WL 2957455, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 10122

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 2014 | Docket: 536

Published

adult misdemeanor offenses. See § 34.01(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (2012) (providing county courts

Elisias v. Geico General Insurance Co.

118 So. 3d 919, 2013 WL 3924109, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 11986

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 2013 | Docket: 60233474

Published

invoke the jurisdiction of the circuit court. § 34.01(l)(c), Fla. Stat. (2010) (the county court has

Advisory Opinion to the Attorney General re Referenda Required for Adoption

963 So. 2d 210, 32 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 482, 2007 Fla. LEXIS 1225, 2007 WL 2002593

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2007 | Docket: 64851846

Published

(prescribing the jurisdiction of the circuit courts); § 34.01, Fla. Stat. (2006) (prescribing the jurisdiction

Mri Serv. Inc. v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins., Company

807 So. 2d 783, 2002 WL 246577

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2002 | Docket: 1750779

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certain equitable powers to the county court. Section 34.01(4), Florida Statutes (1997), provides that county

Deel v. State

750 So. 2d 112, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 17108, 1999 WL 1243803

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1999 | Docket: 64794500

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offenses of DUI and refusal to sign a summons. § 34.01(l)(a), Fla. Stat. (1997). AFFIRMED. ANTOON, C.J

Benitez v. Diaz

696 So. 2d 524, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 7768, 1997 WL 374362

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 9, 1997 | Docket: 64774751

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damages which is not more than $15,000.00. See § 34.01(1)(4), Fla.Stat. (1995); Fla.R.Civ.P. 1.060. Reversed

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that used for any other ordinance violation.2 Section 34.01(1)(b), Florida Statutes, places original jurisdiction

Fortune Insurance Co. v. Matos

685 So. 2d 1307, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 11411, 1995 WL 623434

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 25, 1995 | Docket: 64770241

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court rather than county court is unclear. See § 34.01(l)(c)4, Fla.Stat. (1993). . At a minimum, Fortune

Sea Breeze, Video, Inc. v. Federico

648 So. 2d 226, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 12567, 1994 WL 714400

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 1994 | Docket: 64753236

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equity in the circuit courts. The later-enacted section 34.01(4), however, vests equitable jurisdiction in

GALEN OF FLORIDA v. Arscott

629 So. 2d 856, 1993 WL 309054

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 21, 1994 | Docket: 2535154

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from 1987 to 1992.[2] For that time period, section 34.01 has three different jurisdictional maximums

Blackton, Inc. v. Young

629 So. 2d 938, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 12152, 1993 WL 504431

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 10, 1993 | Docket: 1264468

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supplied). The problem in this case arises because section 34.01(4), Florida Statutes (1991) provides that county

Martell v. Kurian

626 So. 2d 705, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 10327, 1993 WL 406627

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1993 | Docket: 64744011

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& Mfg. Inc., 249 So.2d 496 (Fla. 2d DCA 1971); § 34.01(l)(c)2, Fla.Stat. (1989); rule 1.060(a), Fla.R

Brooks v. OCEAN VILLAGE CONDO. ASS'N

625 So. 2d 111, 1993 WL 406628

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 1993 | Docket: 1517604

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had jurisdiction. Effective October 1, 1990, section 34.01, Florida Statutes, provides, in part: 34.01

Virginia Key Marina, Inc. v. Bello

593 So. 2d 1223, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 1775, 1992 WL 32823

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 25, 1992 | Docket: 64665401

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remand to transfer the action to county court. See § 34.01, Fla.Stat. (1989). Reversed and remanded with directions

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that used for any other ordinance violation/ Section 34.01(1)(b), F.S., places original jurisdiction in

Krueger v. Wear

498 So. 2d 578, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2518, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 10914

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 2, 1986 | Docket: 64623479

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petition for certiorari on the ground that section 34.-01(c)2, Florida Statutes (1985), specifies that

Shuffler v. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

478 So. 2d 418, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2480, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 16641

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 1985 | Docket: 64615488

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jurisdictional limit of the county court, see § 34.01(l)(c)2, Fla. Stat. (1983), and the action was transferred

Adams v. Ludwig

473 So. 2d 277, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1863, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 15170

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 1985 | Docket: 64613399

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where damages sought are less than $5,000.00. § 34.01, Fla.Stat. This case is for $300.00. The fact that

Von Wezyk v. Marko

468 So. 2d 1121, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1282, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 14036

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 1985 | Docket: 64611993

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of the county court. Petitioners rely upon section 34.01(1)(b), Florida Statutes (1985), and Winn-Dixie

Southland Corp. v. Smith

426 So. 2d 1182, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19022

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 9, 1983 | Docket: 64595131

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QUASHED. DAUKSCH and SHARP, JJ., concur. . See § 34.01(2), Fla.Stat. (1981).

Eichholz v. Bell

410 So. 2d 211, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 19331

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 1982 | Docket: 64588107

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REVERSED. § 26.012(2)(a), Fla.Stat. (Supp.1980); § 34.01 Fla.Stat. (Supp.1980). MILLS, WENTWORTH and THOMPSON

Occidental Life Insurance v. Hernandez

377 So. 2d 808, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 16181

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 1979 | Docket: 64573124

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Laws of Florida, effective October 1, 1977, section 34.01(1), was amended to vest jurisdiction in the

Hunter v. State

376 So. 2d 438, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 16057

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 29, 1979 | Docket: 64572606

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Section 26.012(2)(d), Florida Statutes (1977); Section 34.01(1), Florida Statutes (1977). Reversed and remanded

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to the clerk of the civil court of record. Section 34.01, F. S., statutorily established the jurisdiction

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exercised by the municipal courts (now abolished). Section 34.01, F. S., implements and substantially restates

Capeletti Bros v. Wild

363 So. 2d 10, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 16720

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 1978 | Docket: 64566475

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garnishment actions in the county court. See Section 34.01, Florida Statutes (1977). This is particularly

Farnsworth v. Allstate Insurance

343 So. 2d 100

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1977 | Docket: 64557466

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Statutes (1975) (Jurisdiction of Circuit Court); Section 34.01, Florida Statutes (1975) (Jurisdiction of County

Price v. Firemen's Fund American Insurance Companies

307 So. 2d 195

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 1975 | Docket: 64544062

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exclusive of interest and costs. See Fla.Stat. § 34.01. We find no error upon this point. Affirmed in

Brown v. State

284 So. 2d 400

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 1973 | Docket: 64535100

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See Fla.Const. Art. V, § 20(c)(4); Fla.Stat. § 34.01(1), F.S.A. Florida Transition Rule 4(2). Appellant

State ex rel. Cosgrove v. Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court ex rel. Dade County

252 So. 2d 597, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 6050

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 28, 1971 | Docket: 64522124

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F.S. § 33.02(1), F.S.A.; County Courts, F.S. § 34.01(5); Justice of Peace, F.S. § 37.01(1) (h), F. S