Florida Statute 47.051 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 47
VENUE

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F.S. 47.051

47.051 Actions against corporations.—Actions against domestic corporations shall be brought only in the county where such corporation has, or usually keeps, an office for transaction of its customary business, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. Actions against foreign corporations doing business in this state shall be brought in a county where such corporation has an agent or other representative, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located.

History.—s. 24, ch. 1639, 1869; RS 1001; s. 1, ch. 5221, 1903; GS 1386; RGS 2582; CGL 4222; s. 3, ch. 67-254; s. 11, ch. 73-334.

Note.—Former s. 46.04.

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Total Results: 172

Mann v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

300 So. 2d 666

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 1974 | Docket: 1434541

Cited 48 times | Published

will be set out below. It is clear that, under Section 47.051, Florida Statutes,[5] Petitioners had multiple

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

We turn first to the applicable venue statute, § 47.051, F.S.A., which provides in pertinent part: "Actions

Bland v. FREIGHTLINER LLC

206 F. Supp. 2d 1202, 49 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. 2d (West) 524, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 10190, 2002 WL 1257657

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 15, 2002 | Docket: 2451696

Cited 26 times | Published

it claims a lack of jurisdiction pursuant to Section 47.051, Florida Statutes. This Court will take up

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

has an office or agents in Pinellas County. See § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1997). Willis does not reside in

Perry Bldg. Systems, Inc. v. Hayes & Bates, Inc.

361 So. 2d 443, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 16408

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 11, 1978 | Docket: 1685674

Cited 20 times | Published

have been the subject of as much litigation. F.S. 47.051 provides three venue alternatives when a domestic

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, F. & S., Inc. v. National Bk., Etc.

238 So. 2d 665

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 1970 | Docket: 552375

Cited 18 times | Published

venue under the pertinent venue statute, F.S. Section 47.051, F.S.A. The defendant supported the motion

Houchins v. Florida East Coast Ry. Co.

388 So. 2d 1287, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 17782

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 30, 1980 | Docket: 419623

Cited 15 times | Published

Lunsford, 314 So.2d 578 (Fla. 1975). [2] Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1979), states: "Actions

Barr v. Florida Bd. of Regents

644 So. 2d 333, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 10479, 1994 WL 588160

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1994 | Docket: 1249083

Cited 14 times | Published

displaces the general venue provisions of section 47.051."). The cause of action underlying this appeal

Speedling, Inc. v. Krig

378 So. 2d 57

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 1979 | Docket: 1794454

Cited 12 times | Published

timely appeal. The applicable venue statute is Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1977). It reads, in pertinent

Brown & Williamson Tobacco Corp. v. Young

690 So. 2d 1377, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 3158, 1997 WL 154643

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 1997 | Docket: 436920

Cited 11 times | Published

selected venue in Duval County pursuant to section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1995).[2] The parties agree

Pearson v. Wallace Aviation, Inc.

400 So. 2d 50

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 27, 1981 | Docket: 331573

Cited 11 times | Published

president of the corporate defendant resided there. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1979), gives a plaintiff

Bassett v. Talquin Elec. Coop., Inc.

362 So. 2d 357

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 1978 | Docket: 1362984

Cited 11 times | Published

motion which is the subject of this appeal. Florida Statute 47.051 provides that actions against domestic

American Vehicle Insurance Co. v. Goheagan

35 So. 3d 1001, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 7320, 2010 WL 2076989

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 26, 2010 | Docket: 1144793

Cited 10 times | Published

motion to dismiss or transfer venue pursuant to section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2008), which provides that

INDUS. CAS. v. Consultant Assocs.

603 So. 2d 1355, 1992 WL 197882

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 1992 | Docket: 1476059

Cited 10 times | Published

Imperial Lumber Co., 238 So.2d 487 (Fla.2d DCA 1970); § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1991). In the instant case, the complaint

SHEFFIELD STEEL PROD. v. Powell Bros.

385 So. 2d 161, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16645

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 1980 | Docket: 1337644

Cited 10 times | Published

and Broward is Powell's corporate residence. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1979), provides: Actions

Cleveland Compania Maritima, SA Panama v. Logothetis

378 So. 2d 1336, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 15465, 1981 A.M.C. 111

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 1980 | Docket: 1795314

Cited 10 times | Published

s, Inc., 319 So.2d 604 (Fla.1st DCA 1975). Section 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1977), provides that "Actions

Florida Forms, Inc. v. Barkett Computer Serv., Inc.

311 So. 2d 730, 1975 Fla. App. LEXIS 15083

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 25, 1975 | Docket: 1776194

Cited 10 times | Published

whether venue properly lies in Orange County. Section 47.051, F.S. 1973, provides, among other things, that

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

where the property in litigation is located."); § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2010) ("Actions against domestic

Burger King Corp. v. Koeppel

564 So. 2d 209, 1990 WL 95494

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 1990 | Docket: 1294717

Cited 9 times | Published

principal place of business. Defendant moved under Section 47.051, Florida statutes (1989), to dismiss on this

Premier Cruise Lines, Ltd. v. Gavrilis

554 So. 2d 659, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 10, 1990 WL 78

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 2, 1990 | Docket: 1693337

Cited 9 times | Published

Bates, Inc., 361 So.2d 443 (Fla. 1st DCA 1978). Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1987), states: Actions against

Carlson-Southeast Corp. v. Geolithic, Inc.

530 So. 2d 1069, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 2107, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 4052, 1988 WL 93073

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1988 | Docket: 1268387

Cited 9 times | Published

this case overcame the general presumption of section 47.051, Florida Statutes, that payment is to be made

Tropicana Products, Inc. v. Shirley

501 So. 2d 1373, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 462

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 1987 | Docket: 1527601

Cited 9 times | Published

because Shirley's choice of venue is contrary to section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1985). Tropicana is a foreign

Bingham v. Manson

363 So. 2d 370

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

Cited 9 times | Published

venue alternatives provided by F.S. 47.011 and F.S. 47.051 and is therefore a limitation upon the operation

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

is located." With respect to corporations, section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2011), provides: Actions

Morrill v. Lytle

893 So. 2d 671, 2005 WL 372192

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 17, 2005 | Docket: 1720808

Cited 8 times | Published

below was correct in concluding that under section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2002), an action may be

Air South, Inc. v. Spaziano

547 So. 2d 314, 1989 WL 88027

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 9, 1989 | Docket: 1474931

Cited 8 times | Published

the motion. This appeal followed. We reverse. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1987) states: Actions against

A & M ENG. PLASTICS v. Energy Sav. Tech.

455 So. 2d 1124

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 1984 | Docket: 1316429

Cited 8 times | Published

it did. When a domestic corporation is sued, section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1983), provides for venue

Soowal v. Marden

452 So. 2d 625

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

Cited 8 times | Published

not apply to actions against nonresidents." Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1983), states in relevant

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

respect to a suit filed against a corporation, section 47.051, 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

selections authorized by either section 47.011 or section 47.051, Fla. Stat., the only one which would be applicable

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

lawsuit was a domestic corporation (Royal Sleep), section 47.051 of the Florida Statutes (2001) must also be

Cassidy v. ICE QUEEN INTERN., INC.

390 So. 2d 465

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 1980 | Docket: 1750158

Cited 7 times | Published

venue was properly laid in Dade County under Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1979). See, Mann v. Goodyear

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

property in litigation is located." Fla. Stat. § 47.051 (1973). and "§ 47.021. Actions against defendants

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

purview of § 47.021, F.S.A. We must first look to § 47.051, F.S.A. which sets forth where corporations "reside"

Loiaconi v. Gulf Stream Seafood, Inc.

830 So. 2d 908, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 17122, 2002 WL 31556558

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 20, 2002 | Docket: 471453

Cited 6 times | Published

court or the circuit court for Franklin County. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2000), addresses actions

Host Marriott Tollroads, Inc. v. Petrol Enterprises, Inc.

810 So. 2d 1086, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 3535, 2002 WL 429268

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 2002 | Docket: 1654633

Cited 6 times | Published

that venue was not proper in Broward County. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2000), provides, "Actions

Kinetiks. Com, Inc. v. Sweeney

789 So. 2d 1221, 2001 WL 826722

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 2001 | Docket: 15674

Cited 6 times | Published

actions *1223 accrued in Duval County, see section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2000), the trial court denied

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

County is the only proper venue pursuant to section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1997),[2] because the only

Precision Software, Inc. v. Gauthier

605 So. 2d 592, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 10294, 1992 WL 251408

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 30, 1992 | Docket: 1702354

Cited 6 times | Published

Pinellas County. Precision further asserted that Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1991), the venue statute

Barry Cook Ford, Inc. v. Ford Motor Co.

571 So. 2d 61, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 9233, 1990 WL 197933

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 5, 1990 | Docket: 1653331

Cited 6 times | Published

non-final order transferring venue pursuant to section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1989), from Leon County

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

where the property in question is located. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1985) provides that actions

Southeastern Office Supply and Furniture Co. v. Barley

427 So. 2d 1139, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19244

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 1983 | Docket: 2568105

Cited 6 times | Published

complaint, based upon the statutory grounds of section 47.051 and also the convenience of the parties pursuant

EJ Sales & Serv. Inc. v. SE FIRST NATL. BANK

415 So. 2d 906

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 1982 | Docket: 459006

Cited 6 times | Published

reliance on Sec. 47.101, Fla. Stat. (1979), Section 47.051 alone controls the issues in this case. It

EJ Sales & Serv. Inc. v. SE FIRST NATL. BANK

415 So. 2d 906

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 1982 | Docket: 459006

Cited 6 times | Published

reliance on Sec. 47.101, Fla. Stat. (1979), Section 47.051 alone controls the issues in this case. It

American Fidelity Fire Ins. v. Allied General Contractors, Inc.

365 So. 2d 442, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 17147

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 1978 | Docket: 1314741

Cited 6 times | Published

an order transferring this cause pursuant to Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1975) from Dade to Pinellas

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

Plaintiff appeals. We reverse. F.S. 1969, section 47.051, F.S.A., is entitled, "Actions against corporations

Wynn Drywall, Inc. v. AEQUICAP PROGRAM

953 So. 2d 28, 2007 WL 750337

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 14, 2007 | Docket: 1338481

Cited 5 times | Published

proceeded to examine whether venue was proper under section 47.051 rather than forum non conveniens under section

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

which any defendant resides." (Emphasis added.) Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1989), relating to actions

Williams v. Union Nat. Ins. Co.

528 So. 2d 454, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1538, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 2858, 1988 WL 68077

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 1988 | Docket: 1717518

Cited 5 times | Published

against Union.[1] The applicable venue statute is section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1987), which provides that

Rbc I, Inc. v. Ajar I, Inc.

519 So. 2d 743, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 377, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 457, 1988 WL 8134

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 9, 1988 | Docket: 1332471

Cited 5 times | Published

that location around which the venture revolved. § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1985). We reject RBC's argument that

Davis v. Florida Power Corp.

492 So. 2d 829, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1815, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 9431

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 1986 | Docket: 478168

Cited 5 times | Published

headquarters. Venue in that county, of course, is proper. § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1985). Florida Power filed an unsworn

Eth-Wha, Inc. v. Blankenship

483 So. 2d 872, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 540

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 1986 | Docket: 455671

Cited 5 times | Published

foreign corporation doing business in Florida. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1983), the relevant venue

Earl Shomber & Co. v. Fla. Casino Associates, Inc.

469 So. 2d 936, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1335, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 15126

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 28, 1985 | Docket: 1272078

Cited 5 times | Published

Polk County, not Dade County, Florida. Under Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1983), then, the venue was

Orange Blossom Enterprises v. Brumlik

430 So. 2d 13

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 4, 1983 | Docket: 445801

Cited 5 times | Published

business or where the cause of action accrued. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1981). Since Orange Blossom

Coordinated Constructors v. Florida Fill, Inc.

387 So. 2d 1006, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 17569

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1980 | Docket: 6834

Cited 5 times | Published

application of the controlling venue statute, Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1979),[2] has been the source

Coggin Pontiac, Inc. v. Putnam Auto Sales, Inc.

278 So. 2d 647

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 5, 1973 | Docket: 1356641

Cited 5 times | Published

controlling statute applicable to this case is F.S. section 47.051, F.S.A., which provides that actions against

Padin v. Travis

990 So. 2d 1255, 2008 WL 4330289

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 2008 | Docket: 1687617

Cited 4 times | Published

where the property in litigation is located." § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2007). Geico's co-defendants, residents

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

named defendant, is a domestic corporation, section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2004), must also be considered

PDM Bridge Corp. v. JC Industrial Mfg.

851 So. 2d 289, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 12096, 2003 WL 21800429

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 6, 2003 | Docket: 2549728

Cited 4 times | Published

stated, we reverse. Venue here is controlled by § 47.051, Florida Statutes (2002), which, in pertinent

Suzanne Walker & Associates, Inc. v. Qualtec Quality Services, Inc.

660 So. 2d 384, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 9702, 1995 WL 544146

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 1995 | Docket: 1645007

Cited 4 times | Published

transferred venue to Palm Beach County. We reverse. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1993), provides in part:

Jacobs & Goodman, PA v. McLIN, BURNSED, MORRISON, JOHNSON & ROBUCK, PA

582 So. 2d 98, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 5996, 1991 WL 111489

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 1991 | Docket: 1363780

Cited 4 times | Published

where the property in litigation is located." Section 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1989). It is undisputed that Jacobs

Piper Aircraft Corp. v. Schwendemann

564 So. 2d 546, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 4927, 1990 WL 95487

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 1990 | Docket: 1294441

Cited 4 times | Published

3d DCA 1980). The pertinent venue statute, Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1989) (emphasis added),

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

where the property in litigation is located. Section 47.051 provides: Actions against corporation. Actions

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

its customary business” instead of residence. § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2010).

Vrchota Corp. v. Kelly

42 So. 3d 319, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 11740, 2010 WL 3155010

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 11, 2010 | Docket: 1647380

Cited 3 times | Published

placed venue in Palm Beach County pursuant to section 47.051, Florida Statutes, which governs venue in actions

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 § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2006);[1] the individual defendants

Breed Technologies, Inc. v. AlliedSignal Inc.

861 So. 2d 1227, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 18805, 2003 WL 22927376

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 12, 2003 | Docket: 188656

Cited 3 times | Published

transfer venue to Hillsborough County pursuant to section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1999). It argued that, as

LIFEMARK HOSPITALS v. Roque

727 So. 2d 1077

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

Cited 3 times | Published

any county in which any defendant resides." Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1997), provides that actions

Sagaz Industries, Inc. v. Martin

706 So. 2d 374, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 1201, 1998 WL 56034

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1998 | Docket: 1280723

Cited 3 times | Published

his termination was without cause. We affirm. Section 47.051 provides: Actions against corporations.Actions

Majestic II, Enterprises, Inc. v. Butler

372 So. 2d 548

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 1979 | Docket: 1695729

Cited 3 times | Published

plaintiff was improper, on the ground that under Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1977), the corporation had

Killingsworth v. Montgomery Ward & Co.

327 So. 2d 50

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 18, 1976 | Docket: 1716422

Cited 3 times | Published

Florida or New Mexico is the proper venue. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes, provides in essential part:

Perdue v. Miami Herald Publishing Company

291 So. 2d 604

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 17, 1974 | Docket: 1350673

Cited 3 times | Published

which permitted (and still permits as present § 47.051) litigation against corporations in any county

Allen v. Summers

273 So. 2d 13

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

Cited 3 times | Published

corporate defendant Florida Convoy, Inc. (under § 47.051 Fla. Stat., F.S.A.) objecting to venue in Dade

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

order separate trials if expedient.” Finally, section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2015) provides that actions

Residential Savings Mortage, Inc. v. Keesling

73 So. 3d 280, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 10155, 2011 WL 2555213

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 2011 | Docket: 479879

Cited 2 times | Published

only proper venue for Keesling's suit under section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2007). Residential asserted

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

accrued as St. Anne's is located there, see section 47.051, *1027 Florida Statutes (2008). The forum non

Nissan North America, Inc. v. Vitale

802 So. 2d 465, 2001 WL 1636608

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 2001 | Docket: 1698939

Cited 2 times | Published

appeal. Vitale's choice of venue is limited by section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1999), which provides: 47

Contractor's Mgmt. Sys. of NH, Inc. v. ACREE AIR COND., INC.

799 So. 2d 320, 2001 WL 1191115

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 10, 2001 | Docket: 1278059

Cited 2 times | Published

CMS allegedly made the misrepresentations. See § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2000); Ashemimry v. Ba Nafa, 778

Walt Disney World Co. v. Diaz

691 So. 2d 1150, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 3976, 1997 WL 180218

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 1997 | Docket: 82177

Cited 2 times | Published

properly brought suit in Monroe County pursuant to section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1995).[1] We conclude, however

Algernon Blair Cont. v. Hughes Supply

684 So. 2d 223, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 12303, 1996 WL 672983

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 22, 1996 | Docket: 1481849

Cited 2 times | Published

does not use "residency" as a basis for venue. § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1993). The Florida Supreme Court

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

Pizza Hut's resident agent is located there. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1987) provides that an action

AMER. THERMO. EXTRUSION CO. v. Tackett Plastics, Inc.

527 So. 2d 953, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 1570, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 2839, 1988 WL 67788

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 5, 1988 | Docket: 1757082

Cited 2 times | Published

here that "the cause of action accrued" under Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1987), when the defendant

United Bank v. FARMERS BANK

511 So. 2d 1078

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 26, 1987 | Docket: 1338068

Cited 2 times | Published

good faith. The applicable venue statute is section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1985), which states, in

Armstrong v. Times Publishing Co.

481 So. 2d 41, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 9, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 16889

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1985 | Docket: 1529366

Cited 2 times | Published

it. The trial court's action was correct.[1] Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1983), requires that actions

The Florida Companies v. BFA CORP.

424 So. 2d 48

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 1982 | Docket: 1297633

Cited 2 times | Published

the controversy is essentially governed by Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1981). That statute provides

MacAsphalt Corp. v. Gen. Dev. Corp.

353 So. 2d 878, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 17254

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 20, 1977 | Docket: 424421

Cited 2 times | Published

foreign corporation doing business in Florida, Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1975) provides: "* * * Actions

Treasure Coast Tractor Service, Inc. v. JAC General Construction, Inc.

8 So. 3d 461, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 3176, 2009 WL 996412

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 15, 2009 | Docket: 1654704

Cited 1 times | Published

where payment would occur. Florida Statutes section 47.051 (2008), provides in pertinent part that "[a]ctions

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

in litigation is located." Similarly, under section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2004), actions against Florida

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

corporation has an agent or other representative." § 47.051, Fla. Stat. Although Roadhouse argued at the hearing

Langan Engineering v. Harris Constructors

743 So. 2d 1177, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 14157, 1999 WL 973502

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 1999 | Docket: 1669976

Cited 1 times | Published

foundation system was inferior to other systems. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1997), allows plaintiffs

Williams Steel Industries, Inc. v. Taylor Woodrow Construction Corp.

510 So. 2d 357, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1809, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 9491

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 24, 1987 | Docket: 64628571

Cited 1 times | Published

this appeal. The applicable venue statute is section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1985) which reads in pertinent

Nylund v. Motel 6, Inc.

490 So. 2d 216, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1428

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1986 | Docket: 785839

Cited 1 times | Published

in a county where the corporation has an agent. § 47.051, Florida Statutes (1985). Therefore, venue is

Fogarty Van Lines, Inc. v. Kelly

443 So. 2d 1070, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 11397

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 1984 | Docket: 64602164

Cited 1 times | Published

Pinellas County), or Hillsborough County under section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1981) (be*1072cause appellant

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

privilege of venue afforded foreign corporations by section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1981). The appellant's motions

E. J. Sales & Service, Inc. v. Southeast First National Bank of Miami

415 So. 2d 906, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 20481

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 1982 | Docket: 64590760

Cited 1 times | Published

reliance on Sec. 47.101, Fla.Stat. (1979), Section 47.051 alone controls the issues in this case. It

USH Properties Corp. v. INTERCOASTAL INVEST. INC.

331 So. 2d 385, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 14175

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 7, 1976 | Docket: 1287878

Cited 1 times | Published

facts to show proper venue pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 47.051, which provides that an action against a domestic

Amick v. Hanousek

323 So. 2d 49

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

Cited 1 times | Published

place venue in Sarasota County, pursuant to Section 47.051, Florida Statutes. The court further found

Progressive Select Insurance Company v. Brooke Celest Walden

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 16, 2025 | Docket: 70808224

Published

is proper in Broward County … under Fla. Stat. § 47.051 because [the insurer] has an agent or other representative

Jose Ramon Montenegro v. Antonio Socorro

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

Published

statute,1 while section 47.051 governs suits against corporations.2 Because section 47.051 is a specific

Omega Insurance Company v. MSP Recovery Claims, Series LLC

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

Published

where . . . the cause of action accrued . . . .”); § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (“Actions against domestic corporations

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

where the property in litigation is located”); § 47.051 (“Actions against domestic corporations shall

MRI ASSOCIATES OF BRANDON, LLC A/A/O JULIA STUART v. GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 12, 2024 | Docket: 68432113

Published

Thus, venue is proper in either county under section 47.051. 2 Eggers

SAL STEWART v. FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 2023 | Docket: 66698493

Published

sworn pleading that it is improper.”); see also § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2022) (“Actions against domestic

AT HOME AUTO GLASS, LLC A/A/O ANDRE BRYANT vs MENDOTA INSURANCE COMPANY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 2022 | Docket: 63339318

Published

County as being an improper venue; it was not. See § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2020) (“Actions against foreign corporations

MIAMI OPEN, MRI, LLC v. LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2022 | Docket: 63180111

Published

irrelevant to a determination of venue pursuant to section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2021). It explained that

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

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

Published

property in litigation is located.” See also § 47.051 (“Actions against domestic corporations shall

JAMES CULLEN LOWERY, III v. SHANE MCBEE

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

Published

pari materia with the corporate venue statute (section 47.051, formerly section 46.04), ultimately determining

ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC GROUP v. OCEAN HARBOR CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 8, 2021 | Docket: 59804397

Published

Mooney, 147 So. 3d 42, 45 (Fla. 3d DCA 1 Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2020), governs venue in

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

However, when the defendant is a corporation, section 47.051 controls: Actions against domestic corporations

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

accrued or where the property at issue is located. § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2014) (providing that actions against

Sunshine State Insurance Co. v. Munoz-Upton

127 So. 3d 822, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 18927, 2013 WL 6212042

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 27, 2013 | Docket: 60236864

Published

by section 47.051 of the Florida Statutes, see Fla. Gamco, Inc., 68 So.3d at 928. Section 47.051, governing

Rife v. A.W.A. Contracting Co.

87 So. 3d 69, 2012 WL 1366722, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 6173, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 951

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 20, 2012 | Docket: 60308034

Published

County, where the cause of action accrued. See § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2010). Despite Rife’s arguments to

I-Net Technologies, Inc. v. Salazar

82 So. 3d 1007, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12975, 2011 WL 3586233

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 17, 2011 | Docket: 60306019

Published

appellee as to whether the venue was proper. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes, provides that “[ajctions

Hightower v. Estate of Lyman

58 So. 3d 377, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 4871, 2011 WL 1327686

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 8, 2011 | Docket: 60299338

Published

the cause of action against Woodmen accrued. See § 47.051 (“Actions against domestic corporations shall

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

or where the property in litigation is located. § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2008). Here, the only issue is whether

Ocean Yachts, Inc. v. Tantillo

988 So. 2d 722, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 12349, 2008 WL 3851281

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 20, 2008 | Docket: 64855500

Published

warranty work be done at a Florida boat yard. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2007), which addresses venue

Software Techniques, Inc. v. Kent

959 So. 2d 347, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 8162, 2007 WL 1518870

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 25, 2007 | Docket: 64851261

Published

that is where Kent’s cause of action accrued. See § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2006) (providing that in an action

A-Ryan Staffing Solutions Inc. v. Ace Staffing Management Unlimited, Inc.

917 So. 2d 1000, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 20538, 2005 WL 3555844

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 2005 | Docket: 64841634

Published

brought in Orange or Seminole Counties based on section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2002): Actions against domestic

RMR Enterprises, Inc. of S.W.F. v. T.B. Landmark Construction, Inc.

894 So. 2d 1073, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 1988, 2005 WL 414851

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 23, 2005 | Docket: 64836273

Published

exception, to the general venue rule provided by section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2004), applies in this case

Chinigo v. Marine Dynamics, Inc.

832 So. 2d 198, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 17555, 2002 WL 31663207

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 27, 2002 | Docket: 64819447

Published

in granting the motion to change venue. See Section 47.051, Fla. Stat. (2000); Contractor’s Mgmt. Sys

Magical Cruise Co. v. Lohinski

829 So. 2d 925, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 13938, 2002 WL 31115153

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 2002 | Docket: 64818768

Published

one of the following provisions listed under section 47.051, Florida Statutes (2001) exist: (1) where the

Yee v. New Commodore Cruise Lines, Ltd.

807 So. 2d 178, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 1684, 2002 WL 225929

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 2002 | Docket: 64812444

Published

is proper in Miami-Dade County according to Section 47.051, Florida Statutes. We find no error in the

New Commodore Cruise Lines, Ltd. v. Sabio

724 So. 2d 149, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 15523, 1998 WL 870839

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 1998 | Docket: 1733960

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the statutory venue choices available to Sabio. § 47.051, Fla.Stat. (1997) NCCL argued that the cause of

St. Augustine Beach Investors, Ltd. v. McGlinchy

717 So. 2d 556, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 8099, 1998 WL 374909

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 1998 | Docket: 64782788

Published

representatives in St. Johns County and Dade County. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1997), provides that actions

Stuart Supply, Inc. v. CSX Transportation, Inc.

699 So. 2d 814, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 10863, 1997 WL 593921

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 1997 | Docket: 64775963

Published

was no basis for venue in Duval County under section 47.051, Florida Statutes, or alternatively, that venue

Capital Hotel Group, Inc. v. Kastama

694 So. 2d 888, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 6532, 1997 WL 318054

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 1997 | Docket: 64774108

Published

Capital pursuant to the venue provisions of section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1993). The trial court agreed

Aladdin Insurance Agency, Inc. v. Jones

687 So. 2d 937, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 975, 1997 WL 54804

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 12, 1997 | Docket: 64771084

Published

Manatee County, where its office is located. See § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1995). The motion was denied and

Boca Research, Inc. v. Kroll Associates, Inc.

677 So. 2d 419, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 8243, 1996 WL 441529

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1996 | Docket: 64766343

Published

transfer of the action to Palm Beach County. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1995) provides, in pertinent

Ruiz v. Walt Disney World Co.

677 So. 2d 421, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 8335, 1996 WL 442126

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1996 | Docket: 64766347

Published

The order transferring venue is affirmed. See § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1995); Walt Disney World Co. v. Leff

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. v. McCrone

655 So. 2d 1319, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 6383, 1995 WL 353549

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 1995 | Docket: 64756723

Published

resides. § 47.021, Fla.Stat. (1993). However, section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1993), narrows the plaintiffs

Panache on Park Avenue v. Panache Salon & Boutique of St. Augustine, Inc.

645 So. 2d 582, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 11500, 1994 WL 653449

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 22, 1994 | Docket: 64752257

Published

actions against corporations is governed by section 47.051, Florida Statutes.1 It is the plaintiffs prerogative

Chicago Title Insurance Co. v. Xandre, Inc.

641 So. 2d 497, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 8356, 1994 WL 454883

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 1994 | Docket: 64750413

Published

Chicago Title appeals the change in venue order. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1993) governs venue in actions

Gale Porter, Temporary Help, Inc. v. Hartford Fire Insurance

633 So. 2d 64, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 963, 1994 WL 45489

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 16, 1994 | Docket: 64746796

Published

ground. Second, we examine the application of section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1991), to determine whether

American Insurance Co. v. Joyner Electric, Inc.

618 So. 2d 799, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 5889, 1993 WL 179433

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 28, 1993 | Docket: 64696446

Published

Joyner’s cause of action accrued for purposes of section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1989). American's argument

Rea v. Compactor-Baler Service, Inc.

627 So. 2d 488, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 5843, 1993 WL 326597

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 7, 1993 | Docket: 64744372

Published

316 So.2d 642, 644 (Fla. 4th DCA 1975)); see § 47.051, Fla.Stat. (1991). Rea’s alleged malfeasance in

Eclectic Source Network, Inc. v. Value Rent-a-Car, Inc.

611 So. 2d 585, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 9, 1993 WL 880

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 5, 1993 | Docket: 64693241

Published

motion *586to abate venue which merely recited Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1991). Additionally, there

Dolphin Cruise Line, Inc. v. Rubin

603 So. 2d 664, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 8636, 1992 WL 191281

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 12, 1992 | Docket: 64669300

Published

transfer venue from Broward County to Dade County. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1991) provides: Actions

Burnup & Sims Telcom, Inc. v. McCrone

590 So. 2d 1121, 1991 WL 276881

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 31, 1991 | Docket: 64664003

Published

erred in denying the motion to transfer venue. Section 47.-051, Florida Statutes (1989), provides that “[ajctions

Polackwich v. Florida Power & Light Co.

576 So. 2d 892, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 2519, 1991 WL 38135

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 22, 1991 | Docket: 64657459

Published

Charlotte County for improper venue pursuant to section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1989). FP & L alleged and

Cason v. Florida Favorite Fertilizer, Inc.

547 So. 2d 703, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1864, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 4407, 1989 WL 86802

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 4, 1989 | Docket: 64644381

Published

against domestic corporations is governed by section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1987), which provides that

Lapuma v. King Building Systems, Inc.

541 So. 2d 1366, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 2298, 1989 WL 43322

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 1989 | Docket: 64642014

Published

Contractors, Inc., 365 So. 2d 442 (Fla. 3d DCA 1978); Section 47.051 Florida Statutes (1987).

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.” § 47.051, Fla.Stat. (1985). An action against a resident

Puerto v. Mid-Gulf Services, Inc.

519 So. 2d 689, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 323, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 334, 1988 WL 6052

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 2, 1988 | Docket: 64632510

Published

thus without the venue privilege afforded by Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1985), and may, accordingly

Hofmann Pauley & Associates, Inc. v. Garces

513 So. 2d 744, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2365, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 12242

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 1987 | Docket: 64629958

Published

corporation has an office for transacting business. § 47.051, Fla.Stat. (1985). Since HP & A’s sole business

Gulfstream Park Racing Ass'n v. Cournoyer

505 So. 2d 629, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1022, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 7737

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 1987 | Docket: 64626444

Published

that the injury occurred in Broward County. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1985), relied upon by Gulfstream

Valiant Air Command, Inc. v. Collins

500 So. 2d 577, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2536, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 11191

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 4, 1986 | Docket: 64624251

Published

Land Co., 461 So.2d 1029 (Fla. 5th DCA 1985); § 47.051, Fla.Stat. (1985). . We think Okeechobee Co

Cross-Valente Construction, Inc. v. Pinellas Industries, Inc.

479 So. 2d 258, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2703, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 17249

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 4, 1985 | Docket: 64615889

Published

County, venue is properly in Pinellas County. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes; Jones v. Hickman, 263 So

Maclan Corp. v. Golf Enterprises, Inc.

477 So. 2d 39, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2379, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 16344

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 18, 1985 | Docket: 64614803

Published

venue. Appellant is a domestic corporation. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1983), places venue in this

Attorneys Title Services of Dade County, Inc. v. Wells

468 So. 2d 1120, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1282, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 14035

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 1985 | Docket: 64611992

Published

dismiss for improper venue. We agree and reverse. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1983), provides in part:

Murphy Construction Co. v. Avatar Properties, Inc.

464 So. 2d 645, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 565, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 12729

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 1985 | Docket: 64610337

Published

contract accrued in Lee County, Florida. Under Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1983), venue of the action

Hancock v. Crippen

457 So. 2d 591, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2210, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 15565

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 1984 | Docket: 64607421

Published

“residents” of Dade County within the meaning of Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1983).1 While Hancock’s

Deerfield Import-Export, Inc. v. Newton

437 So. 2d 175, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 20033

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 5, 1983 | Docket: 64599361

Published

Appellant is a Florida corporation; therefore, section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1981),1 applies. This statute

Gulf Oil Corp. v. Poole

426 So. 2d 1254, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18598

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 10, 1983 | Docket: 64595150

Published

existence of proper venue in Walton County under section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1981), in the suit remaining

Hedron Construction Co. v. District Board of Trustees

420 So. 2d 393, 7 Educ. L. Rep. 233, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 21359

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1982 | Docket: 64592548

Published

displaces the general venue provisions of section 47.051. If a suit is brought under a specific state

U-Haul Co. of Northern Florida v. Fuller

417 So. 2d 1102, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 21212

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 11, 1982 | Docket: 64591642

Published

where the property in litigation is located.” Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1981); Walt Disney World

Finkelstein v. Godard

404 So. 2d 831, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 21360

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1981 | Docket: 64585518

Published

has a representative or agent in Dade County, Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1979); that the record does

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

company has an agent or other representative. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1979); Enfinger v. Baxley

Vellanti v. Piper Aircraft Corp.

394 So. 2d 1063, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19590

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 3, 1981 | Docket: 64580811

Published

properly laid in Dade County under the portion of Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1979) which provides that

Vellanti v. Piper Aircraft Corp.

394 So. 2d 1063, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 19590

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 3, 1981 | Docket: 64580811

Published

properly laid in Dade County under the portion of Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1979) which provides that

Palatka Abstract & Title Guaranty, Inc. v. Citizens Commercial Bank of Tallahassee

392 So. 2d 348, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 18865

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1981 | Docket: 64579601

Published

The question here involves Florida Statutes Section 47.051 which provides: Actions against domestic corporations

Birdsall Shipping, S.A. v. Gallardo

390 So. 2d 437, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 18128

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 1980 | Docket: 64578913

Published

place where it maintained its business office. § 47.051, Fla. Stat. (1979).1 On the assumption that its

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

sued in Escambia County under Florida Statutes, § 47.051, which provides: “Actions against domestic corporations

Thomas Hardell & Associates, Inc. v. Nabers & Crane

382 So. 2d 439, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 15992

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 16, 1980 | Docket: 64575567

Published

appellant’s motion. This appeal followed timely. Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1977) provides in pertinent

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

Rosart, 124 So.2d 712 (Fla. 3d DCA 1960); cf. § 47.051, Fla.Stat. (1977). Accordingly, we reverse the

Rodin v. Auto-Train Corp.

377 So. 2d 810, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 16183

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 1979 | Docket: 64573126

Published

was improperly laid under the provisions of Section 47.051, Florida Statutes (1977)1 in that *DCCCXCIAuto-Train

District School Board of Pasco County ex rel. Wiremold Co. v. Gulf Contracting, Inc.

337 So. 2d 1036, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 15540

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 1976 | Docket: 64555307

Published

actions against corporations is governed by Section 47.051, Florida Statutes, which in relevant part provides:

Century Elevator Co. v. International Union of Elevator Constructors, Local Union No. 71

317 So. 2d 108, 1975 Fla. App. LEXIS 14127

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 24, 1975 | Docket: 64548508

Published

general venue statute as to corporations, Fla.Stat. § 47.-051, which statute appellee would have us hold is

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

where the property in litigation is located.” § 47.051, applicable to corporate defendants, is inter

Al Stone Plumbing, Inc. v. Colonial Leasing Co. of New England

254 So. 2d 557, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 5765

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 2, 1971 | Docket: 64523098

Published

not accrued in Dade County.1 as provided for by § 47.051 Fla.Stat., F.S.A. The motion was supported by

Steinhardt v. Palm Beach White House No. 3, Inc.

237 So. 2d 590, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 6204

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 14, 1970 | Docket: 64515566

Published

Court of Florida considered § 46.04 Fla.Stat. (now § 47.051, Fla. Stat.1967, F.S.A.) in Firstamerica Dev.

Bank of Hallandale v. Joe W. Sullivan's Concrete Service, Inc.

216 So. 2d 260, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 4693

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1968 | Docket: 64507480

Published

We reverse because none of the provisions in § 47.051,1 Fla.Stat., F.S.A., permits the action to be

Metro Sales Co. v. Greenwald

215 So. 2d 762, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 4862

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 1968 | Docket: 64507330

Published

Martin-Marietta Corporation, Fla.1967, 197 So.2d8; Section 47.051, F.S.1967, F.S.A. WALDEN, C. J., and REED and