Florida Statute 47.011 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 47
VENUE

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F.S. 47.011

47.011 Where actions may be begun.—Actions shall be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. This section shall not apply to actions against nonresidents.

History.—s. 7, Nov. 21, 1829; s. 1, ch. 3721, 1887; RS 998; GS 1383; RGS 2579; CGL 4219; s. 24, ch. 57-1; s. 12, ch. 63-572; s. 6, ch. 65-1; s. 3, ch. 67-254; s. 11, ch. 73-334.

Note.—Former s. 46.01.

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Total Results: 271

Bannum, Inc. And Bannum Properties, Inc. v. City of Fort Lauderdale

901 F.2d 989, 1990 WL 56510

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: May 24, 1990 | Docket: 825106

Cited 180 times | Published

and sorority houses. Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Code § 47-11.1 (1985). The zoning authorities insisted that

Bush v. State

945 So. 2d 1207, 2006 WL 3741041

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 2006 | Docket: 1399816

Cited 80 times | Published

where the property in litigation is located." § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2005). This statute is consonant

Gaboury v. Flagler Hospital, Inc.

316 So. 2d 642

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 1975 | Docket: 1455675

Cited 39 times | Published

of venue in Orange County, Florida, Fla. Stat. § 47.011 (1973), and because of convenience of the parties

Gaboury v. Flagler Hospital, Inc.

316 So. 2d 642

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 1975 | Docket: 1455675

Cited 39 times | Published

of venue in Orange County, Florida, Fla. Stat. § 47.011 (1973), and because of convenience of the parties

Fixel v. Clevenger

285 So. 2d 687

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 27, 1973 | Docket: 1743930

Cited 37 times | Published

Defendant-appellant first contends that F.S. § 47.011 F.S.A. requires the instant case to be transferred

Tucker v. Fianson

484 So. 2d 1370, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 678

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 18, 1986 | Docket: 331576

Cited 28 times | Published

ground that the cause of action "accrued" under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985)[1] in Dade County

James A. Knowles, Inc. v. Imperial Lumber Company

238 So. 2d 487, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 6010

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 5, 1970 | Docket: 552395

Cited 27 times | Published

LILES, A.C.J., and PIERCE, J., concur. NOTES [1] § 47.011 et seq, F.S.A. [2] See, e.g., Polar Ice Cream

Nipper v. Smith

39 F.3d 1494, 1994 WL 642754

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Dec 2, 1994 | Docket: 64019036

Cited 25 times | Published

property in litigation is located." Fla. Stat.Ann. § 47.011 (West 1994). . The jury pools would reflect

FLORIDA PUBLIC SERV. v. Triple" A" Enterprises

387 So. 2d 940

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 4, 1980 | Docket: 1355829

Cited 25 times | Published

Circuit in and for Martin County holding that section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1977), is unconstitutional

Windsor v. Migliaccio

399 So. 2d 65

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 1981 | Docket: 1652386

Cited 24 times | Published

NOTES [1] See Fla.R.App.P. 9.130(a)(3)(A). [2] § 47.011, Florida Statutes (1979) provides, (in relevant

Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Com. Sh., Inc. v. State

295 So. 2d 314

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 14, 1974 | Docket: 383241

Cited 24 times | Published

raised as a point in this appeal. Florida Statutes § 47.011, F.S.A., provides as follows: "Where actions may

Publix Super Markets v. Cheesbro Roofing

502 So. 2d 484, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 516, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 6701

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 9, 1987 | Docket: 1657665

Cited 23 times | Published

"where the property in litigation is located." See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. [10] See Harvey v. Mattes, 484 So

Stovall v. Cooper

860 So. 2d 5, 2003 WL 22012691

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 27, 2003 | Docket: 454696

Cited 22 times | Published

having the action brought where it "resides." See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2001). There is no specific venue

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS LLP v. Cedar Resources, Inc.

761 So. 2d 1131, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 12141, 1999 WL 770736

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 10, 1999 | Docket: 1709353

Cited 22 times | Published

property in litigation in Pinellas County. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1997). The trial court came to the

Eggers v. Eggers

776 So. 2d 1096, 2001 WL 109108

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 9, 2001 | Docket: 421901

Cited 17 times | Published

this action under the general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes. A motion to dismiss/transfer

Goedmakers v. Goedmakers

520 So. 2d 575, 1988 WL 18695

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 3, 1988 | Docket: 1709371

Cited 16 times | Published

provision of Florida's general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985),[1] applies to marital

McDaniel Reserve Realty Holdings, LLC v. B.S.E. Consultants, Inc.

39 So. 3d 504, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 9889, 2010 WL 2675239

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 2010 | Docket: 2409078

Cited 15 times | Published

Palm Beach County was an improper venue under section 47.011 because: 1) none of the defendants resided

Williams v. Goldsmith

619 So. 2d 330, 1993 WL 152167

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 11, 1993 | Docket: 1382094

Cited 12 times | Published

County. The trial court denied the motion. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1989) provides: *332 Actions

Carr v. Stetson

741 So. 2d 567, 1999 WL 625556

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 1999 | Docket: 453184

Cited 11 times | Published

or Polk County, where venue does lie under section 47.011, Florida Statutes. *568 Appellant, plaintiff

Carter Realty v. Roper Bros. Land

461 So. 2d 1029, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 147

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 10, 1985 | Docket: 257068

Cited 11 times | Published

ORFINGER and SHARP, JJ., concur. NOTES [1] See § 47.011, Fla. Stat.

FLA. DEPT. OF AGR. AND CONSUMER SERVICES v. City of Pompano Beach

829 So. 2d 928, 2002 WL 31115264

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 2002 | Docket: 1454226

Cited 10 times | Published

also in line with the general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2001). It provides that

Graham v. Graham

648 So. 2d 814, 1995 WL 1643

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 1995 | Docket: 1701875

Cited 10 times | Published

where the identical issues will be litigated. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1993), governs venue choices

St. Laurent v. Resort Marketing Associates

399 So. 2d 362

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 1981 | Docket: 1167090

Cited 10 times | Published

or where the property in litigation is located. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1977). Inasmuch as there is no property

Sales v. Berzin

212 So. 2d 23

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 1968 | Docket: 460562

Cited 10 times | Published

resident the question is controlled by F.S. Section 47.011, F.S.A. 1967. This is the general venue statute

American K-9 Detection Services, Inc. v. Cicero

100 So. 3d 236, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 19085, 2012 WL 5364650

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 2, 2012 | Docket: 60225729

Cited 9 times | Published

is no property involved in the litigation. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2010) ("Actions shall be brought

Burgess v. Crosby

870 So. 2d 217, 2004 WL 555259

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2004 | Docket: 1330548

Cited 9 times | Published

headquartered pursuant to the general venue statute, section 47.011). [6] Rule 3.850(b) limits motions filed under

Allen v. Walker

810 So. 2d 1090, 2002 WL 429273

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 2002 | Docket: 1654787

Cited 9 times | Published

where the property in litigation is located. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2001); St. Laurent v. Resort Mktg

Intercapital Funding Corp. v. Gisclair

683 So. 2d 530, 1996 WL 496648

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 4, 1996 | Docket: 1514994

Cited 9 times | Published

409 (Fla. 1st DCA 1989). In accordance with section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1995), a civil action may

Holton v. Prosperity Bank

602 So. 2d 659, 1992 WL 164108

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 1992 | Docket: 1694051

Cited 9 times | Published

140(b). [2] The Florida general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes, expressly provides that

Valencia Ctr. v. Publix Super Mkt.

464 So. 2d 1267

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 1985 | Docket: 621067

Cited 9 times | Published

the defendant, then asserted its rights under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1983), to transfer venue

Bingham v. Manson

363 So. 2d 370

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 21, 1978 | Docket: 461328

Cited 9 times | Published

is located.[9] It will be noted that in both F.S. 47.011 and 47.051 the legislature saw fit to employ

Stewart v. Carr

218 So. 2d 525

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 1969 | Docket: 1516483

Cited 9 times | Published

under § 61.14", the general venue statute, F.S. § 47.011 F.S.A., may be invoked. The distinction between

Metnick & Levy, P.A. v. Seuling

123 So. 3d 639, 2013 WL 5450970, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 15523

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 2, 2013 | Docket: 60235132

Cited 8 times | Published

1974). Where a defendant is a Florida resident, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2012), dictates that a cause

Brown v. NAGELHOUT

84 So. 3d 304, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 225, 2012 WL 851033, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 552

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 2012 | Docket: 1935369

Cited 8 times | Published

forth in chapter 47, Florida Statutes (2011). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2011), provides that "[a]ctions

Kerr Const., Inc. v. Peters Contracting, Inc.

767 So. 2d 610, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 11799, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 2223

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 2000 | Docket: 1661504

Cited 8 times | Published

determined in accordance with section 47.011, Florida Statutes. Based on section 47.011, we find that venue is

STATE, DNR v. Antioch University

533 So. 2d 869, 1988 WL 113838

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1988 | Docket: 1656552

Cited 8 times | Published

in Leon County, the defendants' "residence", Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1987). Count I of the complaint

Soowal v. Marden

452 So. 2d 625

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 5, 1984 | Docket: 1517680

Cited 8 times | Published

venue was more properly laid in Broward County. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1983), states: "Actions

FLORIDA GAMCO, INC. v. Fontaine

68 So. 3d 923, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12515, 2011 WL 3477081

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2011 | Docket: 2358609

Cited 7 times | Published

Dep't, 166 So.2d 688 (Fla. 3d DCA 1964)). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2010), provides in pertinent

Geico General Ins. Co., Inc. v. Graci

849 So. 2d 1196, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 11053, 2003 WL 21697703

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 2003 | Docket: 1509297

Cited 7 times | Published

several venue selections authorized by either section 47.011 or section 47.051, Fla. Stat., the only one

Symbol Mattress of Fla., Inc. v. Royal Sleep Products, Inc.

832 So. 2d 233, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 17835, 2002 WL 31728828

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 6, 2002 | Docket: 1700038

Cited 7 times | Published

rev. denied, 392 So.2d 1378 (Fla.1980). *236 Section 47.011 of the Florida Statutes (2001) sets forth Florida's

Nicholas v. Ross

721 So. 2d 1241, 1998 WL 889462

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1998 | Docket: 1323203

Cited 7 times | Published

where the property in litigation is located. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1997). The plaintiff has the option

Wincor v. Cedars HealthCare Group, Ltd.

695 So. 2d 924, 1997 WL 348896

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1997 | Docket: 1521984

Cited 7 times | Published

County, transferred the case to Dade County. Section 47.011 provides that actions shall be brought only

Tindall v. Smith

601 So. 2d 627, 1992 WL 143632

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 1992 | Docket: 1710926

Cited 7 times | Published

or in the interest of justice. Pursuant to section 47.011, actions may be brought only in the county

Oliver v. Severance

542 So. 2d 408, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 894

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 1989 | Docket: 468896

Cited 7 times | Published

the motion for change of venue, we agree that Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1987), permits the cause

TAYLOR EX REL. TAYLOR v. Dasilva

401 So. 2d 1161

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 4, 1981 | Docket: 1290062

Cited 7 times | Published

of Appellate Procedure 9.130(a)(3)(A). [2] Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1979), providing that an

Walt Disney World Co. v. Leff

323 So. 2d 602

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 1975 | Docket: 1675227

Cited 7 times | Published

been filed in Polk County within the purview of § 47.011, F.S.A. The trial court's denial of the plea of

Carroll v. Carroll

322 So. 2d 53

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 31, 1975 | Docket: 1734771

Cited 7 times | Published

where the cause of action accrued. As amended, § 47.011, F.S. 1973.[1] Before 1971, when the legislature

Commercial Carrier Corporation v. Mercer

226 So. 2d 270

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 5, 1969 | Docket: 364589

Cited 7 times | Published

been filed in Polk County within the purview of § 47.011, F.S.A. The trial court's denial of the plea of

Department of Agriculture v. Middleton

24 So. 3d 624, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 18392, 2009 WL 4282937

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 2, 2009 | Docket: 1648470

Cited 6 times | Published

where the property in litigation is located." § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2008). It is undisputed that neither

Weinberg v. Weinberg

936 So. 2d 707, 2006 WL 2265216

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 9, 2006 | Docket: 1161506

Cited 6 times | Published

745 So.2d 482, 483-84 (Fla. 1st DCA 1999). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes, the general venue statute

Dive Bimini, Inc. v. Roberts

745 So. 2d 482, 1999 WL 1049738

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 22, 1999 | Docket: 1689190

Cited 6 times | Published

establishing venue pursuant to section 47.051. Under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1997), an action must be

Hemingway v. Bresney

733 So. 2d 1135, 1999 WL 371378

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 1999 | Docket: 1659956

Cited 6 times | Published

Bresney lies in Orange or Osceola County. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1995)("Actions shall be brought only

Navarro v. Barnett Bank of West Fla.

543 So. 2d 304, 1989 WL 46727

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 28, 1989 | Docket: 1729943

Cited 6 times | Published

would be subject to *306 the requirements of section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1987), the general venue

Schecter v. Fishman

525 So. 2d 502, 1988 WL 51636

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 1988 | Docket: 1304535

Cited 6 times | Published

order transferring the case to Dade County. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985) provides that actions

Greene v. AGBB Hotels, Inc.

505 So. 2d 666, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1067

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 1987 | Docket: 1454903

Cited 6 times | Published

Act, Chapter 895, Florida Statutes (1985). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985) provides: Where actions

Kilpatrick v. Boynton

374 So. 2d 557

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 1979 | Docket: 1523444

Cited 6 times | Published

instant case is controlled by the provisions of Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1977), which provides in

Sage v. Travelers Indemnity Company of Hartford

239 So. 2d 831

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 9, 1970 | Docket: 538736

Cited 6 times | Published

Laws of Florida, 1969, we know that under Section 47.011 actions shall be brought where the defendant

Bauman v. Rayburn

878 So. 2d 1273, 2004 WL 1751193

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 2004 | Docket: 1353502

Cited 5 times | Published

County; therefore, venue is proper as to him. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2003). Although not a resident of

DM v. JDM Ex Rel. CF

814 So. 2d 1112, 2002 WL 492417

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 2002 | Docket: 1368695

Cited 5 times | Published

initial venue selection was improper under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2001), which provides that

Dickinson v. FL NAT. ORGANIZATION FOR WOMEN, INC.

763 So. 2d 1245, 2000 WL 784255

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 21, 2000 | Docket: 1681876

Cited 5 times | Published

the common law venue privilege. Pursuant to section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1999), actions shall only

Bannum, Inc. v. City of Fort Lauderdale

157 F.3d 819, 1998 U.S. App. LEXIS 24608

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 5, 1998 | Docket: 2036928

Cited 5 times | Published

The issue presented in this appeal is whether section 47-11.1.1(d) of the Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances

Bannum, Inc. v. City of Fort Lauderdale

996 F. Supp. 1230, 1997 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 22076, 1997 WL 853750

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 1997 | Docket: 1192531

Cited 5 times | Published

residents, the City issued a notice of violation of Section 47-11.1.1(d) of the Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinance

Derrick & Associates Pathology, PA v. Kuehl

617 So. 2d 866, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 4980, 1993 WL 143952

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 7, 1993 | Docket: 1512478

Cited 5 times | Published

record in which it might have been brought. [6] § 47.011, Fla. Stat.

Levy County School Bd. v. Bowdoin

607 So. 2d 479, 1992 WL 301314

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 22, 1992 | Docket: 531778

Cited 5 times | Published

statutory basis for venue in Columbia County. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1989), requires actions

Weiner v. Prudential Mortgage Investors, Inc.

557 So. 2d 912, 1990 WL 20712

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 6, 1990 | Docket: 456880

Cited 5 times | Published

1986), review denied, 494 So.2d 1153 (Fla. 1986); § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1989) (action may be brought in county

Florida Patient's Compensation Fund v. FLA. PHYSICIANS'INSURANCE

507 So. 2d 778, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1326, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 8431

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 1987 | Docket: 459928

Cited 5 times | Published

County, where the defendant, FPIR, resides, see § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1985), the trial court properly transferred

Crescent Beach, Inc. v. Jarvis

435 So. 2d 396, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 21757

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 28, 1983 | Docket: 1328500

Cited 5 times | Published

a contract under the general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1981), the county where

Inter-Medic Health Centers, Inc. v. Murphy

400 So. 2d 206, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 20380

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 1981 | Docket: 1262829

Cited 5 times | Published

such circumstances venue is proper, pursuant to § 47.011, Florida Statutes, only in the county of "joint

Itel-Pas, Inc. v. Jones

389 So. 2d 1085

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 4, 1980 | Docket: 1282009

Cited 5 times | Published

court transferred the cause to Broward County. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1979) states: Where actions

Straske v. McGillicuddy

388 So. 2d 1334

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 1980 | Docket: 419994

Cited 5 times | Published

deal with questions of venue, we must consider Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1979). That section provides

Peavy v. Parrish

385 So. 2d 1034

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 4, 1980 | Docket: 1338006

Cited 5 times | Published

Therefore, the general venue statute applies. § 47.011 Fla. Stat. (1979). Plaintiffs, appellees here

Carroll v. Carroll

341 So. 2d 771

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 13, 1977 | Docket: 1392982

Cited 5 times | Published

Appeal, contending that venue was improper under Section 47.011, Florida Statutes.[2] The issue before the

Stanfield v. DeStefano

300 So. 2d 712

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 1974 | Docket: 1434470

Cited 5 times | Published

that, under the applicable venue statute, F.S. § 47.011, "the cause of action accrued ..." in Polk County

Mann v. Yeatts

111 So. 3d 934, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 5597, 2013 WL 1348611

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 5, 2013 | Docket: 60230917

Cited 4 times | Published

impropriety of the plaintiffs venue selection under section 47.011, the trial court must resolve any relevant

Rocco v. Glenn, Rasmussen, Fogarty & Hooker, P.A.

32 So. 3d 111, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 15618, 2009 WL 3320202

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 2009 | Docket: 1662381

Cited 4 times | Published

impropriety of the plaintiff's selection."). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2008), provides that a cause

Blackhawk Quarry Co. v. HEWITT CONTRACTING

931 So. 2d 197, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 9090, 2006 WL 1559738

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 2006 | Docket: 425946

Cited 4 times | Published

legal decision de novo. Venue is governed by section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2004), which provides, in

Pier Point Developers, LLC v. Whitelaw

912 So. 2d 18, 2005 WL 957596

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 2005 | Docket: 1649115

Cited 4 times | Published

1984). Venue is governed by Florida Statutes section 47.011, which provides in part that "[a]ctions shall

Miller v. SOUTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY

513 So. 2d 800

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 1987 | Docket: 1689501

Cited 4 times | Published

County relevant to the above styled matter. *801 Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985) provides: Where actions

Jerolaman v. Van Buren

512 So. 2d 1138, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2289

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 23, 1987 | Docket: 1517333

Cited 4 times | Published

the motion averred, it was improper under Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985), to bring the action

Stolley & Associates, Inc. v. Lawrence

243 So. 2d 446

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 1971 | Docket: 539816

Cited 4 times | Published

CROSS, C.J., and REED, J., concur. NOTES [1] Section 47.011, F.S. 1969, F.S.A. [2] Merrill Lynch, Pierce

Drucker v. Duvall

61 So. 3d 468, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 7183, 2011 WL 1878144

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 18, 2011 | Docket: 60300481

Cited 3 times | Published

of action. This appeal follows. Pursuant to section 47.011, Florida Statutes, venue is proper “only in

Tobin v. a & F ENGINEERING

979 So. 2d 967, 2008 WL 183568

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 23, 2008 | Docket: 1714071

Cited 3 times | Published

Palm Beach County, not Miami-Dade County, see § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2006);[2] the causes of action, including

Medberry v. McCallister

937 So. 2d 808, 2006 WL 2658513

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 2006 | Docket: 2551242

Cited 3 times | Published

County. The court concluded that pursuant to section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2003), venue in Leon County

Ocean Bank v. STATE, DEPT. OF FIN. SERVICES

902 So. 2d 833, 2005 WL 723866

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2005 | Docket: 1257191

Cited 3 times | Published

of the receivership court, but asserted that section 47.011 mandated that the exclusive venue for foreclosure

Hill v. Fields

813 So. 2d 212, 2002 WL 491127

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 2002 | Docket: 2586226

Cited 3 times | Published

venue in Pasco County on any basis set forth in section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1999), we reverse and remand

Lane v. HEMOPHILIA OF THE SUNSHINE STATE INC.

793 So. 2d 992, 2001 WL 109206

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 9, 2001 | Docket: 1267061

Cited 3 times | Published

in Pinellas County on any basis set forth in section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1999), we reverse. HOSS

LIFEMARK HOSPITALS v. Roque

727 So. 2d 1077

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 24, 1999 | Docket: 1730026

Cited 3 times | Published

blind, and neurologically impaired. Under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1997), actions may be brought

Skinner v. Skinner

678 So. 2d 512, 1996 WL 486177

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 28, 1996 | Docket: 1737053

Cited 3 times | Published

in conflict with the general venue statute, section 47.011, which provides that venue would lie in the

Smith v. Smith

430 So. 2d 521

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1983 | Docket: 445836

Cited 3 times | Published

venue in Hillsborough County was improper under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1981). He stated in the

State, Department of Transportation v. Chothen

328 So. 2d 574

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1976 | Docket: 1699710

Cited 3 times | Published

the Court of Appeal, First District. NOTES [1] § 47.011, Fla. Stat., provides in pertinent part that actions

Allen v. Summers

273 So. 2d 13

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 1973 | Docket: 458914

Cited 3 times | Published

for transfer the individual defendants (under § 47.011 Fla. Stat., F.S.A.) and the corporate defendant

Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Smith

203 So. 3d 1013, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 16707

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2016 | Docket: 60257356

Cited 2 times | Published

transfer or dismiss for improper venue under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2015), the trial court’s

Aluia v. Dyck-O'Neal, Inc.

205 So. 3d 768, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 10881

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 15, 2016 | Docket: 4111232

Cited 2 times | Published

reasons. Florida’s general venue provision, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2014), provides that “[ajctions

McGee v. McGee

145 So. 3d 955, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 13235, 2014 WL 4197495

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 26, 2014 | Docket: 60242790

Cited 2 times | Published

or where the property in litigation is located. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2013). “In a dissolution of marriage

Kist v. Hubbard

93 So. 3d 1100, 2012 WL 2864379, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 11389

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 2012 | Docket: 60310435

Cited 2 times | Published

statements were received in Sumter County. We agree. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2009), provides that “[a]ctions

Brown v. NAGELHOUT

33 So. 3d 83, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 4503, 2010 WL 1329701

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 7, 2010 | Docket: 2533641

Cited 2 times | Published

requires application of two venue statutes. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2009), provides that "[a]ctions

Cardelles v. Catholic Health Services, Inc.

14 So. 3d 1025, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 5437, 2009 WL 1393474

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 2009 | Docket: 1650888

Cited 2 times | Published

proper venue because Farinella resides there. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2008). The parties also agree that

Heartland Organics, Inc. v. MC Developments, LLC

8 So. 3d 1227, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 3968, 2009 WL 1153510

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 30, 2009 | Docket: 1654314

Cited 2 times | Published

joint residency rule is not an exception to section 47.011, Florida Statutes, the general venue statute

Harb v. Commerce Realty Group, Inc.

881 So. 2d 35, 2004 WL 1778941

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 11, 2004 | Docket: 1518425

Cited 2 times | Published

county where the property in litigation is located. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2003). Plaintiffs assert that the

Fontana v. Hugo International, Inc.

781 So. 2d 433, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 1772, 2001 WL 167013

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 21, 2001 | Docket: 64804508

Cited 2 times | Published

where the property in litigation is located.” § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2000). Under the facts of the present

Russell v. AG Edwards & Sons, Inc.

779 So. 2d 452, 2000 WL 1514112

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 2000 | Docket: 420288

Cited 2 times | Published

dismiss or transfer for improper venue. See *454 § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1997). We reverse the final judgment

Instrumentation Services, Inc. v. DATA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, INC.

708 So. 2d 1018, 1998 WL 145217

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 1998 | Docket: 1528187

Cited 2 times | Published

315 (Fla. 4th DCA 1989). In accordance with section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1995), Plaintiffs could

Bilbo v. Bilbo

688 So. 2d 1031, 1997 WL 101105

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 1997 | Docket: 2537429

Cited 2 times | Published

Further, venue is also proper in Brevard County. § 47.011, Fla.Stat.(1995). We conclude that the circuit

Bilbo v. Bilbo

688 So. 2d 1031, 1997 WL 101105

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 1997 | Docket: 2537429

Cited 2 times | Published

Further, venue is also proper in Brevard County. § 47.011, Fla.Stat.(1995). We conclude that the circuit

Taca International Airlines, S.A. v. Pan Am World Airways, Inc. (In Re Pan Am Corp.)

177 B.R. 1014, 32 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 1682, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 202

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jan 10, 1995 | Docket: 1805470

Cited 2 times | Published

part of the Southern District of Florida. See § 47.011, Fla.Stat. Finally, the subject matter of the

Ryan v. MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS ENT., INC.

594 So. 2d 845, 1992 WL 35178

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 1992 | Docket: 1485508

Cited 2 times | Published

change venue, and Ryan appealed. We reverse. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1989), provides for three

Clarke v. Cartee

549 So. 2d 722, 1989 WL 113234

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 1989 | Docket: 1374004

Cited 2 times | Published

from places other than his Orlando office. Section 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1987), in pertinent part, permits

Berdos v. Dowling

544 So. 2d 1129, 1989 WL 62397

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 1989 | Docket: 1300894

Cited 2 times | Published

circumstances venue is proper, pursuant to section 47.011, Florida Statutes, only in the county of "joint

Valle v. Mador

478 So. 2d 416, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2488

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 1985 | Docket: 1485028

Cited 2 times | Published

court. Mador sought a change of venue under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1983), to Lee County, Florida

Vance v. Minton

444 So. 2d 1162

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 14, 1984 | Docket: 452077

Cited 2 times | Published

that they were entitled to that relief under Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1981),[2] which did. That

Wiggins v. Portmay Corp.

432 So. 2d 802

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 1983 | Docket: 1264626

Cited 2 times | Published

failure to bring suit in Duval County pursuant to Section 47.011, Florida Statutes, by alleging that appellant

Crawford v. Crawford

415 So. 2d 870

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 24, 1982 | Docket: 1512891

Cited 2 times | Published

where the property and litigation is located. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. If he is sued in one of these three

Franklin v. SHERWOOD PARK, LTD., INC

380 So. 2d 1323

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 18, 1980 | Docket: 1402288

Cited 2 times | Published

venue privilege afforded a defendant under Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1977) does not apply if

Aquaco, Inc. v. Hopkin

323 So. 2d 678

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 1975 | Docket: 82961

Cited 2 times | Published

asserted the venue privilege, apparently under § 47.011, Fla. Stat., by motion filed subsequent to the

Woodson Electric Solutions v. Port Royal Property

271 So. 3d 111

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 2019 | Docket: 14693145

Cited 1 times | Published

dismiss and/or transfer for improper venue under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2018). For the reasons that

Powers v. Melick

211 So. 3d 122, 2017 WL 436294, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 1173

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2017 | Docket: 60262527

Cited 1 times | Published

insofar as it looked to the general provisions of section 47.011, Florida Statutes, on venue and section 605

Patterson v. Teague Financial Group, Inc.

135 So. 3d 573, 2014 WL 1400084, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 5352

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 2014 | Docket: 60239700

Cited 1 times | Published

unliquidated. Instead, Patterson argued that under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2012),1 venue is proper

Suncoast Home Improvements, Inc. v. Robichaud

106 So. 3d 969, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 1539, 2013 WL 376374

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2013 | Docket: 60228511

Cited 1 times | Published

where the property in litigation is located.” § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2005). When the defendant files a

Bedwell v. Rucks

127 So. 3d 533, 2012 WL 5349381, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 18963

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 31, 2012 | Docket: 60236736

Cited 1 times | Published

where the property in litigation is located.” § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2010). Inasmuch as Appellants reside

RJG Environmental, Inc. v. State Farm Florida Insurance Co.

62 So. 3d 678, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 7205, 2011 WL 1879428

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 18, 2011 | Docket: 2365460

Cited 1 times | Published

cause of action accrued in Manatee County. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2009). State Farm moved to transfer

Moscowitz v. Oldham

48 So. 3d 136, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 17700, 2010 WL 4669275

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 2010 | Docket: 60296520

Cited 1 times | Published

Brevard County. We agree. Venue is governed by section 47.011 of the Florida Statutes (2008), which states

MERCURY INS. CO. OF FLORIDA v. Jackson

46 So. 3d 1129, 2010 WL 4273194

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 29, 2010 | Docket: 2536308

Cited 1 times | Published

or where the property in litigation is located. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. While a trial court's discretionary

Hacienda Villas, Inc. v. MIA Consulting Group, Inc.

47 So. 3d 848, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 15045, 2010 WL 3894028

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 2010 | Docket: 2402047

Cited 1 times | Published

motion and Hacienda Villas has appealed. Under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2009), "Actions shall be

In Re Doe 07-B

973 So. 2d 627, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 818, 2008 WL 214780

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 28, 2008 | Docket: 1688554

Cited 1 times | Published

Inc., 793 So.2d 992, 994 (Fla. 2d DCA 2001). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2007), the general venue

Penton v. INTERCREDIT BANK, NA

943 So. 2d 863, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 19070, 2006 WL 3302543

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 15, 2006 | Docket: 1527009

Cited 1 times | Published

beyond the circuit's territorial boundaries. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes, provides that actions shall

Perez v. Ferrell

932 So. 2d 388, 2006 WL 824906

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2006 | Docket: 1684838

Cited 1 times | Published

has the "prerogative to select the venue"). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2005), allows actions to

John Hall Elec. Contr. v. Allstate Const.

917 So. 2d 310, 2005 WL 3487867

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 22, 2005 | Docket: 447756

Cited 1 times | Published

Leon County. We cannot agree and affirm. Under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2004), actions against individuals

Bush v. State

886 So. 2d 339, 2004 WL 2559686

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 12, 2004 | Docket: 1395346

Cited 1 times | Published

382 So.2d 1355, 1356 (Fla. 1st DCA 1980). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2002), provides that venue

Pozo v. Roadhouse Grill, Inc.

790 So. 2d 1255, 2001 WL 908531

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2001 | Docket: 1734270

Cited 1 times | Published

be in the "county where the defendant resides." § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2000). The term "resides" is generally

Kirchhoff v. Scott

736 So. 2d 786, 1999 WL 462431

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 9, 1999 | Docket: 1736554

Cited 1 times | Published

cause of action accrued in Orange County. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1997). In addition, none of the defendants

Bannum v. City of Ft. Lauderdale

157 F.3d 819

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 5, 1998 | Docket: 1118750

Cited 1 times | Published

owner Gordon Johnson a notice of violation of Section 47-11.1.1(d) of the Fort Lauderdale Code of Ordinances

Sunshine Yacht Sales v. Anslow Yacht Sales

669 So. 2d 342, 1996 WL 106441

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 1996 | Docket: 530429

Cited 1 times | Published

contract for the nonpayment of money and under Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1993),[5] Dade County is

Mankowitz v. Staub

553 So. 2d 1299, 1989 WL 149616

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 12, 1989 | Docket: 435093

Cited 1 times | Published

chapters in both Dade and Monroe Counties. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1987), states that an action

B.C. Cook & Sons Enterprises, Inc. v. R. & W. Fruit Co.

512 So. 2d 980, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1929, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 9763

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1987 | Docket: 64629584

Cited 1 times | Published

countervailing affidavits. We agree. According to section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985), “actions shall be

Hart v. Handling Systems Engineering, Inc.

502 So. 2d 1319, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 601

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 24, 1987 | Docket: 1657782

Cited 1 times | Published

question, but rejected the venue challenge. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985), provides that actions

United Engines, Inc. v. Citmoco Services, Inc.

418 So. 2d 409, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 20922

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 1982 | Docket: 1288777

Cited 1 times | Published

county where jurisdiction over it is obtained. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1981); Hollywood Memorial Park, Inc

Barr v. Barr

343 So. 2d 1326

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 29, 1977 | Docket: 1710529

Cited 1 times | Published

of Broward County; that in accordance with Section 47.011, Florida Statutes, venue would only be proper

Ruscoe v. Ruscoe

327 So. 2d 93

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 1976 | Docket: 1716190

Cited 1 times | Published

Appellant's position is well founded. Fla. Stat. § 47.011 (1973), the general venue statute, provides: "Actions

Amick v. Hanousek

323 So. 2d 49

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 5, 1975 | Docket: 1675204

Cited 1 times | Published

for our determination is one of proper venue. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes, provides in essential part:

Winter v. Curtis

311 So. 2d 815

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 15, 1975 | Docket: 2561611

Cited 1 times | Published

other county that plaintiff would choose. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat., F.S.A. and Larson v. Cooper, Fla

In re David

54 F.2d 140, 1931 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1870

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 8, 1931 | Docket: 63939654

Cited 1 times | Published

of a creditor holding a lien. Bankruptcy Act, § 47 (11 USCA § 75). In other words, had bankruptcy not

Motif Apartments LLC D/B/A Motif at Flagler Village v. Tenant's First, LLC, A/A/O Gerard Georges

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 4, 2025 | Docket: 70630283

Published

lease required service of notices and payments. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2023) (“Actions shall be brought

John Afriyie v. Louis Friend

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 2025 | Docket: 70690853

Published

of affidavit or other similar sworn proof.”); § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2025) (“Actions shall be brought

Motif Apartments LLC D/B/A Motif at Flagler Village v. Tenant's First, LLC, A/A/O Gerard Georges

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 2025 | Docket: 70630283

Published

lease required service of notices and payments. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2023) (“Actions shall be brought

Jose Ramon Montenegro v. Antonio Socorro

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 2025 | Docket: 69793061

Published

47.011 and 47.051, Florida Statutes (2023). Section 47.011 is the general venue statute,1 while section

Omega Insurance Company v. MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 2024 | Docket: 68498091

Published

MILLER, JJ. PER CURIAM. Affirmed. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2020) (“Actions shall be brought

LIGHTSEY CATTLE COMPANY v. FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATIVE COMMISSION

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 12, 2024 | Docket: 68490751

Published

which Lightsey’s hunting preserve is located.11 § 47.011, Fla. Stat. PETITION TRANSFERRED. GANNAM

ALEX FINCH D/B/A FINCH LAW FIRM, AND FROMANG AND FINCH, P.A. v. AUTO CLUB INSURANCE COMPANY OF FLORIDA, BRESSLER, AMERY & ROSS, P.C., LINDA MICHELLE BERNS MASSEY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 10, 2024 | Docket: 68518364

Published

of action in the complaint accrued there. 4 See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2021) (providing that actions against

Pierre Woodland Meadows, LLC, d/b/a The Osprey v. KAC 2021-1 LLC, as Assignee to Iregena Percentie

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 2024 | Docket: 68188297

Published

lease required service of notices and payments. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2022); see also Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7

MARK P. STOPA v. KEVIN S. CANNON

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 15, 2023 | Docket: 68008015

Published

A. filed a motion to transfer venue, citing section 47.011, and arguing that venue was proper in Orange

PROPERTY REGISTRATION CHAMPIONS, LLC v. DAVID MULBERRY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 2023 | Docket: 68003687

Published

338 So. 3d 32, 34 (Fla. 3d DCA 2022). 2 See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2021).

PROPERTY REGISTRATION CHAMPIONS, LLC v. DAVID MULBERRY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 13, 2023 | Docket: 68003687

Published

338 So. 3d 32, 34 (Fla. 3d DCA 2022). 2 See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2021).

BROWN & BROWN OF FLORIDA, INC., etc. v. TZADIK ACQUISITIONS, LLC, etc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2023 | Docket: 66777683

Published

3d 363, 365 (Fla. 3d DCA 2020). Pursuant to section 47.011, Florida Statutes, “[a]ctions shall be brought

LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, etc. v. IGNACIO MARTINEZ, etc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2022 | Docket: 63180093

Published

Under Florida’s general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2021), “[a]ctions shall

JAMES CULLEN LOWERY, III v. SHANE MCBEE

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 2021 | Docket: 59971142

Published

appeal is whether—for purposes of venue under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2019)—a cause of action

BUY AND SELL FITNESS, LLC v. KERVIN VILLALBA

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 2021 | Docket: 29084917

Published

So. 2d 530, 532 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996)). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes, provides a civil action

Ashley Knapp v. Brian Knapp

266 So. 3d 224

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2019 | Docket: 14573451

Published

years and where she would be subject to suit). § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2019). The wife’s pro se plea, that

FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE OF GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, INC. and FIRST DISTRICT CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, INC. v. SITE CONCEPTS, INC.

265 So. 3d 641

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 27, 2019 | Docket: 14572895

Published

directions to transfer venue to Alachua County. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2018) (stating that “[a]ctions shall

Kristopher Darwin Robinson v. Sabrina K. Robinson

248 So. 3d 174

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 2018 | Docket: 6335187

Published

County because both parties reside there, see § 47.011, Fla. Stat., and transfer—not dismissal—is the

Kristopher Darwin Robinson v. Sabrina K. Robinson

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 16, 2018 | Docket: 6261360

Published

County because both parties reside there, see section 47.011, Florida Statutes, and transfer—not dismissal—is

KURT GARDNER v. ALLSTATE FIRE AND CASUALTY and THE STANDARD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 25, 2017 | Docket: 6179305

Published

of proper venue, which is generally found in section 47.011. However, when the defendant is a corporation

Dyal v. Dyal

223 So. 3d 470, 2017 WL 3197658, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 10777

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 28, 2017 | Docket: 6133027

Published

properly have been commenced in St. Johns County. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2016), explains where an

Green v. Ivey

220 So. 3d 475, 2017 WL 1202630, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 4420

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2017 | Docket: 4670158

Published

where the property in litigation is located.” § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2015). To contest an alleged improper

Nunez-Miller v. Miller

209 So. 3d 619, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 302

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 13, 2017 | Docket: 4571008

Published

trial court denied Former Wife’s motion. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2015) applies to actions

William J. Corio v. Lopez

190 So. 3d 1152, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 6975, 2016 WL 2596324

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 6, 2016 | Docket: 3063749

Published

venue pursuant to the general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2015), which provides that

Vinsand v. Vinsand

179 So. 3d 366, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 19727, 2015 WL 6503442

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 2015 | Docket: 3007855

Published

*368 For purposes- of venue, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2012), mandates that “[ajctions

King & Akca v. Raborg, Jr.

165 So. 3d 764, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 7561, 2015 WL 2393650

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 2015 | Docket: 2658322

Published

where the property in litigation is located.” § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2014). Where, as here, multiple defendants

ILD Corp. v. New Link Network, LLC

157 So. 3d 501, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 1953, 2015 WL 630196

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 2015 | Docket: 2634275

Published

statutory basis for venue in Pinellas County under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2013). In doing so, they

Aboul-Hosn v. Frost Van Den Boom & Smith, P.A.

117 So. 3d 445, 2013 WL 3455564, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 10946

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 2013 | Docket: 60232670

Published

Osceola County may be the appropriate venue. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2012) (“Actions shall be brought

Procacci v. Harllee

95 So. 3d 997, 2012 WL 3588406, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 14012

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 2012 | Docket: 60311362

Published

where the property in litigation is located.” § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2010). The plaintiff selects venue

Frym v. Flagship Community Bank

96 So. 3d 452, 2012 WL 3588483, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 13891

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 2012 | Docket: 60311522

Published

the petition, Frym claims that pursuant to section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2006), actions involving

Wilner Hartley & Metcalf, P.A. v. Howard & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A.

89 So. 3d 1138, 2012 WL 2226500, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 9742

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 18, 2012 | Docket: 60308571

Published

where the claimed causes of action accrued. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2012). We note that the relationship

Pill v. Merco Group of the Palm Beaches, Inc.

56 So. 3d 890, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 3486, 2011 WL 890962

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2011 | Docket: 2361159

Published

based on where the cause of action accrued. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2010), states in relevant

Hudson Protection Group, Inc. v. PCG Security Int'l LLC

54 So. 3d 593, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 1899, 2011 WL 613577

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 2011 | Docket: 2409035

Published

determined that the motion was brought under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2009). PCG's manager, Steven

Weimorts v. Shockley

47 So. 3d 386, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 17652, 2010 WL 4628999

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 17, 2010 | Docket: 2399524

Published

required to apply the general venue provision in section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2009). Barr v. Fla. Bd.

Mercury Insurance Co. of Florida v. Jackson

46 So. 3d 1129, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 16535

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 29, 2010 | Docket: 60296130

Published

or where the property in litigation is located. § 47.011, Fla. Stat. While a trial court’s discretionary

Shahnasarian v. Tejedor

41 So. 3d 348, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 10809, 2010 WL 2867095

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 2010 | Docket: 60295213

Published

trial court denied the motion.1 *351Pursuant to section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2008), actions against an

McCarroll v. VAN DYK

8 So. 3d 1256, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 4205, 2009 WL 1212246

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 6, 2009 | Docket: 1654099

Published

like McCarroll, are removed from the scope of section 47.011, Florida Statutes, and courts should apply

Kopecky v. Kopecka

967 So. 2d 1109, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 18148, 2007 WL 3355576

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 2007 | Docket: 64853036

Published

the purposes of applying the venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes], in an action for dissolution

Oldock v. Dl & B Enterprises, Inc.

966 So. 2d 484, 2007 WL 2963819

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 2007 | Docket: 1678856

Published

filed a Motion to Dismiss and Transfer based on section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2005), which governs venue

Saunders v. A Better Blind, Inc.

954 So. 2d 755, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 6635, 2007 WL 1263969

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 2007 | Docket: 64850321

Published

Miami-Dade County is a permissible venue. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2006); Lane v. Hemophilia of the

Worldwide Appraisal Services, Inc. v. Department of Business & Professional Regulation

905 So. 2d 968, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 9782, 2005 WL 1488703

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 24, 2005 | Docket: 64839452

Published

in the county where the defendant resides. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2004). An action against an agency

Platt v. Health Management Associates, Inc. of Delaware

897 So. 2d 556, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 4744, 2005 WL 782813

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 8, 2005 | Docket: 64837212

Published

basis for the transfer was improper venue under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2001), or the convenience

Blackstone Calling Card, Inc. v. Patel

869 So. 2d 59, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 2818, 2004 WL 444532

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 10, 2004 | Docket: 64829117

Published

Corp., 330 So.2d 807, 808 (Fla. 3d DCA 1976); § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2001). The plaintiff argues that

Department of Children & Families v. Sun-Sentinel, Inc.

839 So. 2d 790, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 1841, 2003 WL 355455

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 19, 2003 | Docket: 64821211

Published

the order denying the motion to dismiss. . See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (2002) (actions may be brought only

D.M. v. J.D.M. ex rel. C.F.

814 So. 2d 1112, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 4275

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 2002 | Docket: 64814659

Published

initial venue selection was improper under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (2001), which provides that

Hollis v. Florida State University Ex Rel. Board of Regents

259 F.3d 1295, 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 16954

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 30, 2001 | Docket: 1118615

Published

case that had to be dismissed under Fla. Stat. § 47.011, 2 the state venue statute, ■ or transferred

Tom J. Hollis v. Florida State University

259 F.3d 1295

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 30, 2001 | Docket: 75831

Published

case that had to be dismissed under Fla. Stat. § 47.011,2 the state venue statute, or transferred

Tulli v. Tulli

780 So. 2d 213, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 1032, 2001 WL 98579

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 2001 | Docket: 64804327

Published

deposited the check in his account in Duval County- Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1997), provides that actions

E.I. Du Pont De Nemours v. Simpson

763 So. 2d 427, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 6831, 2000 WL 725284

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 2000 | Docket: 64799015

Published

plaintiffs. Pursuant to the venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1997), Exotic Botanicals

Mdar v. Shapiro

756 So. 2d 266, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 5271, 2000 WL 526403

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 3, 2000 | Docket: 64796942

Published

PER CURIAM. Because section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1999) regarding venue does not apply to non-residents

Mingione v. Mingione

756 So. 2d 197, 2000 WL 369344

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 12, 2000 | Docket: 471273

Published

her residence, accepting her argument that section 47.011, Florida Statutes, the general venue statute

Zur v. Air Orlando Sales, Inc.

751 So. 2d 726, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 1462, 2000 WL 192470

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 18, 2000 | Docket: 64795208

Published

to abate the proceedings in Orange County. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1997) provides that “[a]ctions

Chapman v. Sovran Construction Co.

709 So. 2d 616, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 3748, 1998 WL 166280

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 1998 | Docket: 64780238

Published

guaranty agreement, the general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1981) applied). *617We reverse

Gator Office Supply & Furniture, Inc. v. Amsouth Bank of Florida, N.A.

705 So. 2d 1039, 34 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 1155, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 1167, 1998 WL 51680

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 11, 1998 | Docket: 64778837

Published

case is governed by the general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1995),1 or the special venue

Varig, S. A. v. McNicol

699 So. 2d 326, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 10724, 1997 WL 587048

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 1997 | Docket: 64775871

Published

venue properly lies only in Dade County under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1995), there was no basis

Friends of Lubavitch/Landow Yeshivah v. Northern Trust Bank of Florida

685 So. 2d 951, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 13408, 1996 WL 734488

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 26, 1996 | Docket: 64770170

Published

Bottling Co. v. McDaniel, 78 So.2d 100 (Fla.1955). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1995) provides in pertinent

Alloggia v. Paradise Rentals 1, Inc.

683 So. 2d 1174, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 13150, 1996 WL 724289

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1996 | Docket: 64769475

Published

because defendant McKay is a Broward resident. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1993). Holiday Inns and Paradise

Bone v. Bone

677 So. 2d 82, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 7633, 1996 WL 403005

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 19, 1996 | Docket: 64766250

Published

hearing, the trial court denied the motion. Under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1993), an action must be

Bravo v. Rodriguez

671 So. 2d 252, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 3543, 1996 WL 164613

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 10, 1996 | Docket: 64763711

Published

dismissal or transfer of venue. They rely on section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1995), which provides that

Smith v. Randall

667 So. 2d 992, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 1029, 1996 WL 60817

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 14, 1996 | Docket: 64762232

Published

Franklin, 387 So.2d 1046, 1048 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1993) states that “[ajctions

Fowler v. Ford Motor Co.

661 So. 2d 887, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 10585, 1995 WL 595797

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 10, 1995 | Docket: 64759507

Published

based upon an alleged improper venue under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1993), and rules 1.060(b)

Minto Builders (Florida), Inc. v. Suncrete Corp.

659 So. 2d 1356, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 9442, 1995 WL 525671

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 8, 1995 | Docket: 64758582

Published

trial judge. Florida’s general venue statute, section 47.011, is applicable to this case. It allows the

Roberts v. Cason

652 So. 2d 439, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 2638, 1995 WL 113347

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 17, 1995 | Docket: 64755142

Published

court properly found venue in Orange County. . Section 47.011 provides in relevant part: Actions shall be

Prudential Property & Casualty Insurance Co. v. Palma

622 So. 2d 594, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 8240, 1993 WL 302360

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 1993 | Docket: 64698165

Published

since that is where the accident occurred. See § 47.-011, Fla.Stat. (1991) (venue proper where cause of

Brodesser v. Seven Joy Investments, Ltd.

606 So. 2d 1274, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 11354, 1992 WL 317826

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 3, 1992 | Docket: 64670934

Published

does not lie in Dade County, Florida, under Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1991), which requires that

American States Insurance Co. v. Streightiff

597 So. 2d 919, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 4488, 1992 WL 79730

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1992 | Docket: 64666861

Published

appealed order which denied a transfer of venue. § 47.-011, Fla.Stat. (1989). AFFIRMED. GLICKSTEIN, C.J.

Bowman v. Bowman

597 So. 2d 399, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 4475, 1992 WL 76735

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 20, 1992 | Docket: 64666769

Published

for purposes of applying the venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1991), in the single county

Brown v. Brown

592 So. 2d 325, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 3, 1992 WL 268

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 3, 1992 | Docket: 64664548

Published

dissolution proceeding. On the subject of venue, section 47.011, Florida Statutes, provides that: Actions shall

English v. Miller

585 So. 2d 511, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 9420, 1991 WL 186972

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 1991 | Docket: 64661402

Published

the property in this litigation is located. Section 47.011, Fla.Stat.

Eller v. Thomas

586 So. 2d 480, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 9433, 1991 WL 186983

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 1991 | Docket: 64661784

Published

Lucie County since all parties resided there. See § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1989). Thus, the trial court erred

Resolution Trust Corp. v. Diaz

578 So. 2d 40, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 3539, 1991 WL 55431

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 1991 | Docket: 64658069

Published

this single cause of action in Palm Beach County. § 47.011, Fla.Stat. However, plaintiff might have brought

Royal Jones & Associates, Inc. v. Cigna Insurance Co.

575 So. 2d 309, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 1573, 1991 WL 24875

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 27, 1991 | Docket: 64656615

Published

where the underlying cause of action occurred. § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1989). SCHOONOVER, C.J., and SCHEB

Carter v. Fleming

567 So. 2d 535, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 7392, 1990 WL 141898

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 27, 1990 | Docket: 64653389

Published

this suit is proper in Escambia County under section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1989), only if the cause

Edward J. Gerrits, Inc. v. Chambers Truss, Inc.

564 So. 2d 624, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 5636, 1990 WL 107791

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 1990 | Docket: 64651899

Published

basis for venue did exist in Palm Beach County. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1987) states, “Actions shall

Kathy Fay Yacht Charters, Inc. v. Prestige Jet Inc.

554 So. 2d 30, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 7301, 1989 WL 154975

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 1989 | Docket: 64647140

Published

in dispute is located or the defendant resides. § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1987); St. Laurent v. Resort Marketing

Timpano v. Silverman

539 So. 2d 572, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 632, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 1260, 1989 WL 19571

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1989 | Docket: 64640873

Published

the permissible venue provisions set forth in section 47.011, Florida Statutes. Thus, it is incumbent upon

Tonkin v. Sonnenberg

539 So. 2d 1143, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 475, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 687, 1989 WL 11605

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 1989 | Docket: 64641045

Published

REVERSE; REMAND. DAUKSCH and COBB, JJ., concur. . § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1987). Carr v. Carr, 464 So.2d 221

Sierra v. International Medical Centers, Inc.

538 So. 2d 102, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 410, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 535, 1989 WL 8359

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 7, 1989 | Docket: 64640341

Published

be brought in county where land lies). See also § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1987). If there is a deficiency it

Laslie v. Kirksey

528 So. 2d 57, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1542, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 2859, 1988 WL 68079

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 1988 | Docket: 64635876

Published

place of residence, if desired, pursuant to section 47.011, Florida Statutes. REVERSED AND REMANDED. MILLS

Harr v. West Florida Seafood, Inc.

521 So. 2d 349, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 748, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 987, 1988 WL 20067

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1988 | Docket: 64633191

Published

where the property in litigation is located.” § 47.011, Fla. Stat. (1985). At the hearing on appellants’

D'Amato v. Feldman Printing Group, Inc.

519 So. 2d 742, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 377, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 482, 1988 WL 8133

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 9, 1988 | Docket: 64632544

Published

properly laid in Dade County, Florida under Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985) because "the cause

Gallagher v. Smith

517 So. 2d 744, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 83, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 11801, 1987 WL 3349

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 1987 | Docket: 64631776

Published

by the specific venue statute were not met. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985), provides that “[ajctions

Horn v. Conway

511 So. 2d 730, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2078, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 10019

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 26, 1987 | Docket: 64628999

Published

procure uninsured motorist coverage for Conway. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1973), provides: [ajctions

Ohanessian v. Thomason

510 So. 2d 1092, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1863, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 9610

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 1987 | Docket: 64628759

Published

or where the property in litigation is located. § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1985). When, as here, there is more

Goedmakers v. Goedmakers

504 So. 2d 24, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 667, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 7127

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 3, 1987 | Docket: 64625886

Published

ordered the case tried in Broward County. See § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1985); Groome v. Abrams, 448 So.2d

Fitzgerald v. Westinghouse Credit Corp.

498 So. 2d 657, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2594, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 11300

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 1986 | Docket: 64623527

Published

did business there and not in Orange County. See § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1985). This cause is remanded to the

Beckles v. Grover

496 So. 2d 993, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2337, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 10512

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 1986 | Docket: 64622663

Published

according to the general venue statute. When section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1985), is applied to this

Carr v. Carr

489 So. 2d 889, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1327, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 8360

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 1986 | Docket: 64619940

Published

resident of Gulf County, Florida, and relying upon Section 47.011, Florida Statutes, and an earlier opinion of

Hoke v. Fort Lauderdale Board of Adjustment

486 So. 2d 698, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 900, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7315

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 1986 | Docket: 64618535

Published

side and rear yard setback requirements of section 47-11.4 of the Code of the City of Fort Lauderdale

Harvey v. Mattes

484 So. 2d 1382, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 699, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 6962

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 1986 | Docket: 64618043

Published

question of whether the general venue statute, section 47.011 applied in an action for modification of a

Feeley v. Lagergren

478 So. 2d 496, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2547, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 16693

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 14, 1985 | Docket: 64615531

Published

for improper venue, claiming that pursuant to section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1983),2 he was entitled

Perkins v. Santa Cruz Construction, Inc.

473 So. 2d 801, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1903, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 15183

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 8, 1985 | Docket: 64613514

Published

cause of action accrued. It is governed by section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1983), which provides: Actions

Carr v. Carr

464 So. 2d 221, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 463, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 12585

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 1985 | Docket: 64610172

Published

agreements. Therefore, venue must be controlled by Section 47.011, Florida Statutes, the general venue statute

Singer v. Krevoy

457 So. 2d 590, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2204, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 15544

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 1984 | Docket: 64607420

Published

that venue is lacking in Dade County under Section 47.-011, Florida Statutes (1983), and the defendant

Schoninger v. Noel

455 So. 2d 466, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14555

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1984 | Docket: 64606668

Published

where the cause of action in this case accrued, § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1983); Itel-Pas, Inc. v. Jones, 389

Eisenberg v. Eisenberg

453 So. 2d 83, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13327

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 1, 1984 | Docket: 64606006

Published

consistent with the meaning and application of section 47.-011, Florida Statutes. This Court established its

Thames v. Thames

449 So. 2d 402, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 12903

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 1984 | Docket: 64604455

Published

broken in Alachua County, Florida. We agree. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1981), provides that actions

Hastings v. General Electric Credit Auto Lease, Inc.

434 So. 2d 1020, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 21674

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 1983 | Docket: 64598350

Published

guaranty agreement, the general venue statute, section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1981), applies. That statute

Bryn Mawr Ocean Resorts, Inc. v. Key Largo Ocean Resorts Co-Op, Inc.

433 So. 2d 1218, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19431

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 17, 1983 | Docket: 64598063

Published

question. Dahlberg resides in St. Lucie County. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1981), provides: “Actions

Max Bauer Meat Packer, Inc. v. Gordon Cartons, Inc.

423 So. 2d 1030, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 22212

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1982 | Docket: 64594121

Published

March 1, 1982. The controlling venue statute is Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1981), which provides that

Goodwin v. Figueroa

407 So. 2d 1055, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 22095

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1981 | Docket: 64587098

Published

(Fla.1978), but that selection is limited by Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1979), to the county where

Methodist Hospital Foundation, Inc. v. Irvin

403 So. 2d 496, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 20860

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 1981 | Docket: 64584991

Published

*499to be sued in the county of his residence under § 47.011, Fla.Stat. The plaintiffs claims that § 47.021

Taylor ex rel. Taylor v. Dasilva

401 So. 2d 1161, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 20791

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 4, 1981 | Docket: 64584349

Published

of Appellate Procedure 9.130(a)(3)(A). . Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1979), providing that an

Liberty Mutual Insurance v. Magee

389 So. 2d 1090, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 17556

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 1980 | Docket: 64578667

Published

sufficient to support the motion for transfer. See Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1979). REVERSED AND REMANDED

Koontz v. Scharf Land Development Co.

386 So. 2d 64, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 17220

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 29, 1980 | Docket: 64577447

Published

the county where the real property is located, § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1979); see Franklin v. Sherwood Park

Friedman v. Friedman

383 So. 2d 1100, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16761

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1980 | Docket: 64576278

Published

for such action does lie in such county under Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1979), as the cause of action

Reliable Electrical Distribution Co. v. Walter E. Heller & Co.

382 So. 2d 1287, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16452

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 1980 | Docket: 64575793

Published

individual defendant by Section 46.01 [now F.S. § 47.011] and to a corporate defendant by Section 46.04

Hand v. Alabama Farm Bureau Mutual Casualty Insurance

382 So. 2d 121, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 23690

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 1980 | Docket: 64575468

Published

maintained against it in any county in the state. § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1977); Hollywood Memorial Park, Inc

Proctor v. Commercial Bank of Okeechobee

373 So. 2d 943, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 15237

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1979 | Docket: 64571473

Published

Rule of Appellate Procedure 9.130(a)(3)(A). Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1977)1 is the statute governing

Kuvin, Klingensmith & Lewis, P. A. v. Florida Insurance Guaranty Ass'n

371 So. 2d 214, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 15080

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 1979 | Docket: 64570285

Published

the county in which the cause of action accrued. § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1977). . We think it makes no difference

Davidson v. Green

367 So. 2d 1032, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 14087

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 1979 | Docket: 64568709

Published

of November 21, 1829, Section 7; as amended, Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1977).1 Notwithstanding

Hoskins v. Hoskins

363 So. 2d 179, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 16459

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 11, 1978 | Docket: 64566572

Published

dissolution arose, within the meaning and application of § 47.011. ...” 322 So.2d at 57. The Carroll decision specifically

Kelyman v. Kelyman

362 So. 2d 1032

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 1978 | Docket: 64566363

Published

Barr, 343 So.2d 1326 (Fla. 3d DCA 1977); and Section 47.011, Florida Statutes (1977), with directions to

Allstate Insurance v. Briggs

355 So. 2d 499, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 15364

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 1, 1978 | Docket: 64563039

Published

properly in Clay County. We agree and reverse. Section 47.011, Florida Statutes provides that: “Actions shall

McIntire v. McIntire

352 So. 2d 142, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 17078

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 22, 1977 | Docket: 64561417

Published

improper venue as an affirmative defense under F.S. 47.011 and counterclaimed for establishment of the foreign

Shindler v. State Wide Recovery & Research Corp.

330 So. 2d 807, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 15092

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 1976 | Docket: 64553450

Published

insufficient funds by the Martin county (drawee) bank. Section 47.011 Fla.Stat., F.S.A., relied on by the defendant

Prahl v. Johnson

323 So. 2d 682, 1975 Fla. App. LEXIS 18991

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 1975 | Docket: 64551204

Published

sued in the county of his residence. Fla.Stat. § 47.011. The complaint alleges an action for rent accruing

Foster v. Greco

320 So. 2d 43, 1975 Fla. App. LEXIS 15404

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 10, 1975 | Docket: 64549475

Published

because payment was to be made in Broward County. Section 47.011 F.S.1973, Croker v. Powell, 115 Fla. 733, 156

Motsinger v. E. B. Malone Corp.

297 So. 2d 839, 1974 Fla. App. LEXIS 6883

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 1974 | Docket: 64540304

Published

appellant’s motion to transfer the cause. Fla.Stat. § 47.011 (1973) states: “Actions shall be brought only

Tolbert Enterprises, Inc. v. Sonnenblick-Goldman Southeast Corp.

295 So. 2d 681, 1974 Fla. App. LEXIS 7137

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 11, 1974 | Docket: 64539486

Published

that venue in Okaloosa County was proper under § 47.-011 of the Florida Statutes, F.S.A. We have carefully

Hunt v. Hunt

280 So. 2d 63, 1973 Fla. App. LEXIS 7821

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 1973 | Docket: 64533253

Published

F.S.A., asserting the privilege under F. S. Section 47.011, F.S.A. to have the suit transferred to Lake

Marriage of Arnold v. Arnold

273 So. 2d 405

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 1973 | Docket: 64530512

Published

takes this interlocutory appeal. Florida Statutes § 47.011, F.S.A. provides that actions may be brought where

Ferguson v. Little

266 So. 2d 363, 1972 Fla. App. LEXIS 6299

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 14, 1972 | Docket: 64527492

Published

her residence if she elects to do so. F.S. Section 47.011, F.S.A., the general venue statute applicable

Jones v. Hickman

263 So. 2d 275, 1972 Fla. App. LEXIS 6612

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 1972 | Docket: 64526404

Published

47.011 and 47.051 F.S.A. We agree and reverse. § 47.011 inter alia applies to individual defendants, and

C. I. T. Corp. v. Fischofer

256 So. 2d 566, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 5591

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1971 | Docket: 64523952

Published

v. Powell, 115 Fla. 733, 156 So. 146. . F.S. § 47.011, F.S.A.

Equilease Corp. v. Clifford

251 So. 2d 40, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 6112

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 1971 | Docket: 64521602

Published

County, Florida, and has a right under Florida Statute 47.011, F.S.A. to be sued in the County where

Iseminger v. Morris

249 So. 2d 488, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 6381

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 1971 | Docket: 64520976

Published

such change of venue as provided for in F.S. Section 47.011, F.S.A. It does give us some concern that a

Coon v. Abner

246 So. 2d 143, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 6774

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1971 | Docket: 64519674

Published

property located in Dade County, *144Florida. See § 47.011, Fla.Stat., F.S.A. A deed of trust on real property

Hill v. Vetter

231 So. 2d 286, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 6930

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1970 | Docket: 64513130

Published

PIERCE, Acting C. J., and MANN, J., concur. . See, § 47.011, F.S.A. . See, e. g., Croker v. Powell (1934)

Dones v. Green

212 So. 2d 919, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 5394

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 30, 1968 | Docket: 64506369

Published

venue statute (§ 46.01, Fla.Stat. (1965), F.S.A.; § 47.011, Fla.Stat. (1967) F.S.A.) entitles her to be sued