The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 68
MISCELLANEOUS PROCEEDINGS

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F.S. 68.04

68.04 Chancery jurisdiction over liens.—All liens of any kind, whether created by statute or the common law, and whether heretofore regarded as merely possessory or not, may be enforced in chancery.

History.—RS 1510; GS 1960; RGS 3228; CGL 5034; s. 22, ch. 67-254.

Note.—Former s. 62.36.

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Amendments to 68.04

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 68.04

Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 68.04.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

KUNTZE, v. JOSH ENTERPRISES, INC. d b a,, 365 F. Supp. 3d 630 (E.D. Va. 2019)

. . . Rowe, Jr., 13 Moore's Federal Practice § 68.04 (2018)("In a case comprising only the plaintiff's individual . . .

H. KAYE v. AMICUS MEDIATION ARBITRATION GROUP, INC., 300 F.R.D. 67 (D. Conn. 2014)

. . . Moore et al., Moore’s Federal Practice § 68.04[3] (“The language of Rule 68 contains no exception for . . .

WILDER CHIROPRACTIC, INC. a a a v. PIZZA HUT OF SOUTHERN WISCONSIN, INC., 754 F. Supp. 2d 1009 (W.D. Wis. 2010)

. . . to enforce an offer that neither side argues should have any effect. 13 Moore’s Federal Practice § 68.04 . . .

UNITED STATES v. WEBBER,, 396 F. App'x 271 (6th Cir. 2010)

. . . Responding to Web-ber’s argument that the court should find that only 68.04 kilograms of marijuana were . . .

In GENUITY INC., 323 B.R. 79 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2005)

. . . must be “owed” by each party, acting in the same capacity. 4 Lawrence King, Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04 . . .

CESAR, v. RUBIE S COSTUME CO. INC., 219 F.R.D. 257 (E.D.N.Y. 2004)

. . . See Moore’s Federal Practice § 68.04[4] (2002) (noting “[t]he silence of Rule 68 on the issue of revocability . . .

In WILLIAMS, L. L. J. M., 253 B.R. 220 (Bankr. W.D. Tenn. 2000)

. . . of $1,338.49 and $179.57 ($1,518.06) and unpaid accrued interest in the amount of $59.94 and $8.10 ($68.04 . . .

SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES, INC. v. VISOR GEAR INCORPORATED,, 121 F.3d 675 (Fed. Cir. 1997)

. . . Moore, Moore’s Federal Practice §§ 68.04[6], 68.05[3] (3d ed.1997). . . .

In PRUDENTIAL LINES, INC. DICOLA, PLI v. AMERICAN STEAMSHIP OWNERS MUTUAL PROTECTION AND INDEMNITY ASSOCIATION, INC., 148 B.R. 730 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1992)

. . . part and rev’d in part, 936 F.2d 640 (2d Cir.1991), citing, 4 Collier on Bankruptcy (14th Ed.1978) ¶ 68.04 . . .

J. HASTERT, E. M. J. H. v. STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, J. M. A. E. E. D. L. NIEVES, Al D. L. D. Jr. V. A. v. ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF ELECTION COMMISSIONERS, J. M. A. E. E. D. L. COLLINS, N. S. B. L. v. STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, J. M. A. P. E. E. D. ROSEBROOK, v. STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, J. M. A. E. E. D. L. CHICAGO URBAN LEAGUE, R. C. v. STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, J. M. A. P. E. E. D. L., 777 F. Supp. 634 (N.D. Ill. 1991)

. . . Hispanic (°/o) (%) Hastert 571,530 140,692 (24.62) 388,868 (68.04) 37,860 (6.62) -VAP 402,216 111,953 . . .

UNITED STATES v. ROSEN,, 929 F.2d 839 (1st Cir. 1991)

. . . the judge determined that the amount translated into 51.8 kilograms, when it actually translates into 68.04 . . . The district judge, however, used the proper "base offense level” (22) corresponding to 68.04 kilograms . . .

KASON, v. AMPHENOL CORPORATION,, 132 F.R.D. 197 (N.D. Ill. 1990)

. . . view of the commentators (see, e.g., the extended discussion in 7 (Part 2) Moore’s Federal Practice ¶ 68.04 . . .

In DREXEL BURNHAM LAMBERT GROUP INC., 113 B.R. 830 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1990)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy 11 68.04 (14th Ed. 1978 & Supp.1982). . . .

WILLIAMS v. CITY OF DALLAS,, 734 F. Supp. 1317 (N.D. Tex. 1990)

. . . total minority percentages), and by creating a third black district out of District 1 (63.08% black, 68.04% . . .

L. FLETCHER, Jr. v. J. O DONNELL, 729 F. Supp. 422 (E.D. Pa. 1990)

. . . Sinclair, Moore’s Federal Practice ¶ 68.04 (2d ed. 1989). . . .

MODERN SETTINGS, INC. v. PRUDENTIAL- BACHE SECURITIES, INC. Co., 109 B.R. 605 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1989)

. . . and between the same parties, standing in the same capacity. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy (14th Ed.1978) ¶ 68.04 . . .

L. P. MAUN, M. D. LTD. v. SALYAPONGSE,, 105 B.R. 464 (S.D. Ill. 1989)

. . . Hopkins, 104 U.S. 303, 26 L.Ed. 769 (1881); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 68.04[2.1] at 872 (14th ed. 1978 . . .

In LEE WAY HOLDING COMPANY, M. LUPER, v. BANNER INDUSTRIES, INC., 105 B.R. 404 (Bankr. S.D. Ohio 1989)

. . . H 68.04[2.1] at 872. Western Tie and Timber Co. v. . . .

In NORTHWEST LIQUOR INDUSTRIES, INC. a k a Co. a k a Co. a k a Co. a k a E. WHINNERY, v. CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK OF STEVENS POINT,, 107 B.R. 616 (Bank. W.D. Wis. 1988)

. . . same right and between the same parties, standing in the same capacity.” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, If 68.04 . . .

In L. P. BRITTON, Jr. d b a Co. Co. St. s H. In TINGLE, Sr. In TINGLE, Jr. In J. B. BERRY M., 83 B.R. 914 (Bankr. E.D.N.C. 1988)

. . . In re Bank of Sampson, 205 N.C. 333, 171 S.E. 436 (1933); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 68.04(2.2), at 876.1 . . .

In WINDSOR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. t a WINDSOR COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC. t a v. HAVERTOWN PRINTING COMPANY,, 79 B.R. 210 (E.D. Pa. 1987)

. . . same right, and between the same parties, standing in the same capacity.’ 4 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY § 68.04 . . .

In IML FREIGHT, INC. a In INTERSTATE RENTAL OF UTAH, INC. a In IML PROPERTIES, INC. a TRADEX, INC. v. UNITED STATES, 65 B.R. 788 (Bankr. D. Utah 1986)

. . . similarity of obligation but whether or not something is owed by each side. 4 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY ¶ 68.04 . . .

TURNAGE d b a B J v. UNITED STATES, 639 F. Supp. 228 (E.D.N.C. 1986)

. . . December, 1985 1,038.43 1,796.73 January, 1986 595.08 1.405.02 February, 1986 442.08 1,700.24 March, 1986 68.04 . . .

UPJOHN HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. v. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES, 9 Fla. Supp. 2d 196 (Fla. Div. Admin. Hearings 1984)

. . . Subsection (7) of Rule 10D-68.04, F.A.C., does require, however, that separate licensure applications . . .

EURAMCA ECOSYSTEMS, INC. v. ROEDIGER PITTSBURGH, INC. Co. Co. AG, Co. Ch. G., 581 F. Supp. 415 (N.D. Ill. 1984)

. . . discrimination that causes injury to competition. von Kalinowski, 9 Antitrust Laws and Trade Regulation § 68.04 . . .

In WALLER, R. STONITSCH, v. M. WALLER,, 28 B.R. 850 (Bankr. W.D. Mo. 1983)

. . . And see the same authority at paragraph 68.04(4), pp. 881-882, to the following effect: “The doctrine . . .

PIGEAUD, v. McLAREN,, 699 F.2d 401 (7th Cir. 1983)

. . . Thus 7 Moore’s Federal Practice, H 68.04 n. 4, cites with approval the Cruz case, supra, holding that . . .

In DEAN L. BURDICK ASSOCIATES, INC., 19 B.R. 813 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1982)

. . . , Receiver, 332 U.S. 234, 67 S.Ct. 1599, 91 L.Ed. 2022 (1947); 4 Colliers on Bankruptcy, ¶ 68.03, ¶ 68.04 . . .

C. O BYRNE, v. CHEKER OIL COMPANY,, 530 F. Supp. 70 (N.D. Ill. 1981)

. . . This same conclusion was simply put in von Kalinowski, 9 Antitrust Laws and Trade Regulation § 68.04[ . . .

In BRENDERN ENTERPRISES, INC. BRENDERN ENTERPRISES, INC. v. MICRO- ACOUSTICS CORPORATION,, 12 B.R. 458 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1981)

. . . 151, 154 (3rd Cir. 1970); In re Potts, 142 F.2d 883, 887 (6th Cir. 1944); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 68.04 . . . same right, and between the same parties, standing in the same capacity.” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy § 68.04 . . . Hopkins, 104 U.S. 303, 26 L.Ed. 769 (1881); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 68.04[2.1] at 872 (14th ed. 1978 . . .

In T B GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC. T B GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC. v. BALLENGER CORPORATION,, 12 B.R. 234 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1981)

. . . same right and between the same parties, standing in the same capacity. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 68.04 . . .

In ESGRO, INC. a TOYS R US, INC. v. ESGRO, INC. Co., 645 F.2d 794 (9th Cir. 1981)

. . . set-off arises from a fiduciary duty or is in the nature of a trust.... ” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04 . . .

In VISITING HOME SERVICES, INC. M. ENGLAND, v. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF UTAH,, 643 F.2d 1356 (9th Cir. 1981)

. . . . § 108; see, Collier on Bankruptcy If 68.04[2.1] at 860 (14th ed. 1976). . . .

In VISITING HOME SERVICES, INC. M. ENGLAND, v. INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION OF UTAH,, 643 F.2d 1356 (9th Cir. 1981)

. . . . § 108; see, Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04[2.1] at 860 (14th ed. 1976). . . .

In VIRGINIA BLOCK COMPANY, VIRGINIA BLOCK COMPANY, v. VIRGINIA WILBERT VAULT COMPANY,, 8 B.R. 616 (Bankr. W.D. Va. 1981)

. . . . § 68.04[2.1] the rule is stated hence: “To be mutual, the debts or credits must be in the same right . . .

In ALLBRAND APPLIANCE TELEVISION CO. INC. ALLBRAND APPLIANCE TELEVISION CO. INC. v. MERDAV TRUCKING COMPANY,, 16 B.R. 10 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 1980)

. . . .-22 (15th ed. 1979). . 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04[2.1] at 872-73 (14th ed. 1975) (cited in Matter . . .

In MULTIPONICS, INCORPORATED, FIRST NATIONAL CITY BANK CITIBANK v. W. HERPEL, a X, 622 F.2d 725 (5th Cir. 1980)

. . . See generally 4 Collier On Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04 (14th ed. 1978). . . .

In DOCTORS HOSPITAL, INC., 6 B.R. 390 (Bankr. D.D.C. 1980)

. . . traditional doctrine of set-off is mutuality, not similarity as to obligation. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 68.04 . . .

In A C CHEVROLET- OLDS, INC. d b a HEDGLIN, v. COMMUNITY BANK, KINDE, MICHIGAN,, 3 B.R. 396 (E.D. Mich. 1980)

. . . Collier on Bankruptcy, Section 68.04(2.1), p. 867. . . .

B. KLEIN, JNT v. N. TABATCHNICK S., 610 F.2d 1043 (2d Cir. 1979)

. . . Mountain Camp Holding Corp., 252 A.D. 602, 604-5, 299 N.Y.S. 876 (1937); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy § 68.04 . . .

In H. SNEAD, GREY LINE AUTO PARTS, INC. v. H. SNEAD C., 1 B.R. 551 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 1979)

. . . . § 68.04 at p. 867. See, Blake v. Weiden, 291 N.Y. 134, 51 N.E.2d 677 (1943). . . . 68 tort claims may be set off against contract, or vice versa.” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, 14th ed. § 68.04 . . .

In FERNANDES SUPER MARKETS, INC. FERNANDES SUPER MARKETS, INC. v. BUTTERFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY, INC., 1 B.R. 299 (Bankr. D. Mass. 1979)

. . . Katz, 325 Mass. 428, 430, 91 N.E.2d 237, 239 (1950); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04(2) at 862-65 (14th . . . same right, and between the same parties, standing in the same capacity.” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04 . . .

In DADE COUNTY DAIRIES, INC. SAMFEL, INC. v. ROEMELMEYER,, 474 F. Supp. 438 (S.D. Fla. 1979)

. . . right and between the same parties, standing in the same capacity. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, Section 68.04 . . .

WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY, a v. FIVE PARCELS OF LAND IN PRINCE GEORGE S COUNTY, MARYLAND, L., 473 F. Supp. 1232 (D. Md. 1979)

. . . United States v. 68.04 Acres of Land, 245 F.2d 140, 144 (2 Cir. 1957). . . .

SKINNER, v. W. T. GRANT COMPANY A. DANKO v. W. T. GRANT COMPANY, 1 B.R. 484 (E.D. La. 1979)

. . . . § 108(b)(1); 4 Collier, Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04[1], at 861. . . . See 4 Collier, Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04[2.1], at 868. . . .

CISSELL, v. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF CINCINNATI,, 476 F. Supp. 474 (S.D. Ohio 1979)

. . . See also 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04 (1978). . . .

MANCHESTER INSURANCE INDEMNITY COMPANY, v. MANCHESTER PREMIUM BUDGET CORPORATION,, 469 F. Supp. 126 (E.D. Mo. 1979)

. . . same right and between the same parties, standing in thé same capacity”. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04 . . .

J. ALLEGAERT, v. H. PEROT, 466 F. Supp. 516 (S.D.N.Y. 1978)

. . . same right and between the same parties, standing in the same capacity.” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy § 68.04 . . .

Q. LUPIA, v. STELLA D ORO BISCUIT CO. INC., 586 F.2d 1163 (7th Cir. 1978)

. . . Von Kalinowski, Business Organizations: Antitrust Laws and Trade Regulations § 68.04 (1978), and cases . . .

In J. VAUGHN, 462 F. Supp. 1040 (N.D. Tex. 1978)

. . . “Similarity” is not an element of mutuality. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, Sec. 68.04. (3) The following reasons . . .

J. SCHERIFF, v. BECK, 452 F. Supp. 1254 (D. Colo. 1978)

. . . Texas Co., 32 F.Supp. 91 (W.D.La.1940); 7 Moore’s Federal Practice ¶ 68.04. . . .

In BOHACK CORPORATION, v. BORDEN, INC., 450 F. Supp. 367 (E.D.N.Y. 1978)

. . . disagreement as to whether § 68 contemplates the tort-contract set off, see gen. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 68.04 . . .

In VEHM ENGINEERING CORPORATION, BARUCH INVESTMENT COMPANY, v. B. DANNING, BARUCH INVESTMENT COMPANY, v. B. DANNING,, 521 F.2d 186 (9th Cir. 1975)

. . . claims to and from the same creditor and in the same capacity may be set off, 4 Collier on Bankruptcy If 68.04 . . .

AMERICAN OIL COMPANY, a v. S. McMULLIN,, 508 F.2d 1345 (10th Cir. 1975)

. . . .); 16H Business Organizations, Von Kalinowski, Antitrust Laws and Trade Regulations § 68.04, and cases . . . See Von Kalinowski, supra, at § 68.04[1]. . . . Von Kalinowski, supra, at § 68.04[3], Therefore, in neither instance has McMullin demonstrated any adverse . . .

In DIPLOMAT ELECTRIC, INC. G. MILLER, Jr. C. H. J. A. V. V. v. WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, a, 499 F.2d 342 (5th Cir. 1974)

. . . against the estate is provable under Sec. 63, as is WES-CO’s debt claim. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, Sec. 68.04 . . . of conversion represents a well founded exception to the general rule. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, Sec. 68.04 . . .

MAROE v. THOMPSON,, 41 Fla. Supp. 138 (Palm Beach Cty. Cir. Ct. 1974)

. . . See Moore’s Federal Practice, Offer of Judgment, §68.04; Kuhs v. Flower City Tissue Mills Co. . . .

In DIPLOMAT ELECTRIC, INC., 361 F. Supp. 1163 (S.D. Fla. 1973)

. . . asserted against the estate is provable under § 63, as is Wesco’s debt claim. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 68.04 . . .

In BOB RICHARDS CHRYSLER- PLYMOUTH CORPORATION, INC. No. WESTERN DEALER MANAGEMENT, INC. v. M. ENGLAND,, 473 F.2d 262 (9th Cir. 1973)

. . . .) ¶ 68.04 [2.1] at 872. Western Tie and Timber Co. v. . . .

In BEL MARIN DRIWALL, INC. O. v. B. GROVER,, 470 F.2d 932 (9th Cir. 1972)

. . . But see 4 Collier, Bankruptcy If 68.04. . . .

J. G. v., 57 T.C. 373 (T.C. 1971)

. . . Elvarez_ 400.00 8,309. 94 1967 Miller Inc_ $299.94 Concord Hotel_ 711.90 Tiffany’s- 68.04 Ripley Inc_ . . .

UNITED STATES v. LUBBOCK INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, H. Dr. J. W., 316 F. Supp. 1310 (N.D. Tex. 1970)

. . . Sanders Elementary School: In October, 1969, there were 3.86% Anglo-Americans registered, 68.04% Mexican-Americans . . .

BRUNSWICK CORPORATION, v. W. CLEMENTS, In, 424 F.2d 673 (6th Cir. 1970)

. . . . § 68.04(3) p. 880 nn. 50, 56. . . .

J. M. BAYLISS, v. E. ROOD, In WEST VIRGINIA INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, a, 424 F.2d 142 (4th Cir. 1970)

. . . and between the same parties, standing in the same capacity.” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy (14th ed.) f[ 68.04 . . . set off a debt owing from the bankrupt against such liability.” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy (14th ed.) [[ 68.04 . . .

MUTUAL TRUST LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, v. S. WEMYSS, 309 F. Supp. 1221 (D. Me. 1970)

. . . See 4 Collier ¶ 68.04 [2]; 3 Remington § 1443. . . .

v., 62 Cust. Ct. 268 (Cust. Ct. 1969)

. . . a restatement of substantially similar provisions designated in the Brus-seis Nomenclature as items 68.04 . . . [item 68.04], as used on machine tools, electro-mechanical or pneumatic hand tools, for the trimming, . . . the scope of the present Chapter (see Explanatory Notes to headings 82.02 and 82.05), since heading 68.04 . . . of peripheral inserts of abrasive material are, however, excluded (see Explanatory Note to heading 68.04 . . .

I. PALMER, Jr. Co. B B v. C. STOKELY, K. A., 259 F. Supp. 776 (W.D. Okla. 1966)

. . . Collier on Bankruptcy, 14th Edition, Vol. 4, Sec. 68.04, pages 732-734, states: “In general where the . . .

NEW YORK CREDIT MEN S ADJUSTMENT BUREAU, v. BRUNO- NEW YORK,, 120 F. Supp. 495 (S.D.N.Y. 1954)

. . . . § 68.04. . In re Pottier & Stymus Co., 2 Cir., 262 F. 955, 956. . . . .

In PETROLEUM CONVERSION CORP., 99 F. Supp. 899 (D. Del. 1951)

. . . Law No. 10, Referee R., p. 10; In re Harper, D.C.N.Y., 175 F. 412, 422; 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, par. 68.04 . . .

K. IMADA, THE STEAMSHIP STANLEY DOLLAR., 2 D. Haw. 337 (D. Haw. 1905)

. . . .$68.04 that from this amount should be deducted the agreed actual living expenses of $10 per month for . . .