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Fla. Stat. § 48.011 (2025)

Process; how directed.

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48.011 Process; how directed.—Summons, subpoenas, and other process in civil actions run throughout the state. All process except subpoenas shall be directed to all and singular the sheriffs of the state.

History.—s. 1, ch. 4397, 1895; GS 1397; RGS 2594; CGL 4234; s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 4, ch. 67-254.

Note.—Former s. 47.08.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 10 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1972–2021 · leading case: Stokes v. Bell, 441 So. 2d 146 (Fla. 1983).

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Stokes v. Bell, 441 So. 2d 146 (Fla. 1983). · cites it 8× “The district court stated that it could not reconcile Adams with section 48.011, Florida Statutes (1981), which provides that service of process runs throughout the state.”

Electro Eng'g Prods. Co., Inc. v. Lewis, 352 So. 2d 862 (Fla. 1977). · cites it 2× “194, Florida Statutes (1975), and determine that there is no conflict between that *865 section and Section 48.011, Florida Statutes (1975). Strict compliance with service of process procedures is required in order to insure that a defendant receives sufficient notice of the…”

Amendments to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, 773 So. 2d 1098 (Fla. 2000). · cites it 2× “The form is changed to make the direction conform to the statutory requirement in section 48.011, Florida Statutes. 1980 Amendment.”

Abbate v. Provident Nat. Bank, 631 So. 2d 312 (Fla. 5th DCA 1994). · cites it 2× “§ 48.011, Fla. Stat. Thus, process can be issued in one county and served in any other county in the state.”

In Re Amendments to Fla. Rules Civ. Proc., 604 So. 2d 1110 (Fla. 1992). “The form is changed to make the direction conform to the statutory requirement in § section 48.011, F.S. Florida Statutes. 1980 Amendment.”

In Re the Florida Bar, 265 So. 2d 21 (Fla. 1972). · cites it 2× “(Name of Clerk) As Clerk of the Court By _______________________ As Deputy Clerk Committee Note The form is changed to make the direction conform to the statutory requirement in F.S. § 48.011 F.S.A. FORM 1.916. WRIT OF ASSISTANCE THE STATE OF FLORIDA: TO ALL AND SINGULAR THE…”

Davidson v. Green, 367 So. 2d 1032 (Fla. 1st DCA 1979). · cites it 2× “Chapter 4397, Section 1, Florida Laws (1895), as amended, Section 48.011, Florida Statutes (1977): Summons, subpoenas and other process in civil actions run throughout the state.”

Benedict v. Gen. Motors Corp., 142 F. Supp. 2d 1330 (N.D. Fla. 2001). · cites it 2× “Florida law recognizes both the traditional method of service within the state, see Fla.Stat. § 48.011, and the newer “long-arm” approach under which service may be made outside the state, see Fla.”

Stokes v. Bell, 424 So. 2d 949 (Fla. 1st DCA 1983). · cites it 2× “Process in civil actions is governed by section 48.011, Florida Statutes (1981), which facially indicates that service of process runs throughout the State of Florida.”

Walker v. Bubbly Brands LLC (N.D. Ga. 2021). “See Fla. Stat. § 48.011 et seg. Walker therefore may not serve the respective defendants by email or courier under Florida law.”

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