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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 77
GARNISHMENT
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F.S. 77.06
77.06 Writ; effect.
(1) Service of the writ shall make garnishee liable for all debts due by him or her to defendant and for any tangible or intangible personal property of defendant in the garnishee’s possession or control at the time of the service of the writ or at any time between the service and the time of the garnishee’s answer. Service of the writ creates a lien in or upon any such debts or property at the time of service or at the time such debts or property come into the garnishee’s possession or control.
(2) The garnishee shall report in its answer and retain, subject to the provisions of s. 77.19 and subject to disposition as provided in this chapter, any deposit, account, or tangible or intangible personal property in the possession or control of such garnishee; and the answer shall state the name or names and addresses, if known to the garnishee, of the defendant and any other persons having or appearing to have an ownership interest in the involved property.
(3) In any case where a garnishee in good faith is in doubt as to whether any indebtedness or property is required by law to be included in the garnishee’s answer or retained by it, the garnishee may include and retain the same, subject to the provisions of s. 77.19 and subject to disposition as provided in this chapter, and in such case the garnishee shall not be liable for so doing to the defendant or to any other person claiming the same or any interest therein or claiming to have sustained damage on account thereof.
(4) Service of a writ on a garnishee shall render him or her liable as provided in this chapter in any fiduciary or representative capacity held by him or her if the fiduciary or representative capacity is specified in the writ.
History.s. 1, ch. 43, 1845; RS 1670; GS 2134; RGS 3436; CGL 5289; s. 27, ch. 67-254; s. 1, ch. 71-69; s. 1, ch. 74-98; s. 2, ch. 85-272; s. 387, ch. 95-147; s. 24, ch. 2000-258.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 77.06
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Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

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VILLAMOREY, S. A. v. BDT INVESTMENTS, INC., 245 So. 3d 909 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . Pursuant to section 77.06(3) of the Florida Statutes (2017), however, Bank's answer specifically alleged . . . garnishee may include and retain the same, ... subject to disposition as provided in this chapter.... § 77.06 . . .

SALCEDO, v. WELLS FARGO BANK, N. A., 223 So. 3d 1099 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . Fargo “has placed a ‘hold’ on the Safe Deposit Box in accordance with Chapter 77, and primarily-Section 77.06 . . . First Issue: Cause of Action Section 77.06(1) and (2), Florida Statutes (2012)-, imposed a statutory . . . There is no reason to apply a different interpretation of section 77.06 when tangible property in a safe . . . Wells Fargo suggests that there is no private cause of action created by section 77.06, but we disagreed . . . found none, suggesting that a claim against a negligent bank for a breach of its duty under section 77.06 . . .

DANIELS, v. SORRISO DENTAL STUDIO, LLC,, 164 So. 3d 778 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . Holdings, Inc., 982 So.2d 628, 632 (Fla.2008) (citing § 77.06, Fla. Stat. (2002)). . . .

REGIONS BANK, v. S. HYMAN,, 91 F. Supp. 3d 1234 (M.D. Fla. 2015)

. . . The Court notes that USAmeribank’s Answer does not comply with Ch. 77.06(2), Fla. . . . The filing of US-Ameribank’s Answer which complies with Sec. 77.06, F-S., would trigger Plaintiff Regions . . .

BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY, a FDIC v. ARK DEVELOPMENT OCEANVIEW, LLC, a SKD a d b a LLC, a I LLC, a LLC, a a, 150 So. 3d 817 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . See § 77.06(1), Fla. Stat. (2013). . . .

SOUTHERN SKY AIR TOURS, LLC d b a v. ARROW ENERGY, INC., 103 So. 3d 256 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2012)

. . . good faith has retained the sum of 428, 129.06 in accordance with Chapter 77, and primarily Section 77.06 . . . See also § 77.06(3), Fla. . . .

SMITH, FDB II LP, v. POWDER MOUNTAIN, LLC, a PFP LLC,, 492 F. App'x 981 (11th Cir. 2012)

. . . . § 77.06. . . .

In DELTA- T CORPORATION, P. v. LLC, N. V. DCR M I, 475 B.R. 495 (Bankr. E.D. Va. 2012)

. . . . § 77.06(1). . . .

CORTEZ COMMUNITY BANK, v. G. COBB, II, a W. LLC, a LLC, a LLC, a LLC, a a, 56 So. 3d 80 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . Section 77.06(1), Florida Statutes (2008), specifically provides that in a garnishment action, “[sjervice . . .

ZIVITZ, v. ZIVITZ P. A., 16 So. 3d 841 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . garnishee's answer should be regarded as anything other than its statutory compliance with section 77.06 . . .

In NEWGENT GOLF, INC. E. v. P. A. MSM LLC., 402 B.R. 424 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2009)

. . . Florida Statute Section 77.06 established the effect of service of a writ of garnishment upon a garnishee . . . and provided in relevant part as follows: 77.06. . . . Stat § 77.06 (1999). . . . The Florida legislature amended Florida Statute Section 77.06 in 2000, abrogating the ruling of the Eleventh . . . Pursuant to the amended Section 77.06, service of a writ of garnishment thereafter did create a lien . . .

In SPECIALTY PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, INC. d b a P E d b a P E v., 399 B.R. 857 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . virtue of the amendment to the Florida garnishment statute effective July 1, 2000, Florida Statutes § 77.06 . . . Stat. § 77.06, was adopted by the Florida legislature to alter the previous decision held by the Eleventh . . . The court in Marinean, held that “[u]nder current § 77.06 Fla. . . . Plaintiff does not dispute the proposition of the effect of the amendment to Florida garnishment statute § 77.06 . . . Stat. § 77.06(1) provides that the service of a writ creates a lien which attaches to the property at . . .

In ENGLER, s E. Jr. v. AG E. Jr. v. AG, 394 B.R. 598 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 77.06(1) provides that the “service of a writ creates a lien in or upon any such debts or property . . . legislature in its amendment to the Florida garnishment statute effective in 2000, Florida Statutes § 77.06 . . . Stat. § 77.06, which became effective July 1, 2000, specifically overruled the decision in In re Masvidal . . . The court in Martineau held that “[u]nder current § 77.06 Fla. . . . Stat. § 77.06(1) provides that the service of a writ creates a lien which attaches to the property at . . .

ARNOLD, MATHENY AND EAGAN, P. A. v. FIRST AMERICAN HOLDINGS, INC., 982 So. 2d 628 (Fla. 2008)

. . . . § 77.06(2), Fla. Stat. (2002). . . . Section 77.06(3), Florida Statutes (2002), states: In any case where a garnishee in good faith is in . . . See § 77.06(2), Fla. Stat. . . . See § 77.06(3), Fla. Stat. . . . See § 77.06(3), Fla. Stat. As stated by the Third District in Dixie National Bank v. . . .

FIRST AMERICAN HOLDINGS, INC. a v. PRECLUDE, INC. a P. A., 955 So. 2d 1231 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . . § 77.06. . . . Section 77.06(3) provides that the garnishee shall not be held liable to the defendant or “to any other . . .

GENERAL R. A. C. INC. v. COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE, INC., 876 So. 2d 606 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . General argues, however, that amendments made to section 77.01 and section 77.06(1), Florida Statutes . . .

In E. GILES,, 271 B.R. 903 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 2002)

. . . decision in Mims, however, the Florida legislature amended the Florida garnishment statute, section 77.06 . . . Stat. § 77.06(a) (last line to subsection (a) was added by the amendments). . . .

M. RUDD, v. FIRST UNION NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA, FL,, 761 So. 2d 1189 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . . & Publ’g Corp., 679 So.2d 795, 800 (Fla. 3d DCA 1996), approved, 698 So.2d 254 (Fla.1997); § 77.06( . . .

MICHAEL ACRI BOXING PROMOTIONS, INC. a v. G. MILES,, 758 So. 2d 704 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . See §§ 77.01, 77.06, Fla. . . .

SEALES, v. AMOCO CORPORATION,, 82 F. Supp. 2d 1312 (M.D. Ala. 2000)

. . . Plaintiff Robert Hilson would have received $132.83 under the repayment option and $77.06 if he elected . . .

FARM CREDIT OF NORTH FLORIDA, ACA, v. DOUBLE H DAIRY, INC. a, 742 So. 2d 436 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Appellees contend that Farm Credit violated the requirements of section 77.06, Florida Statutes, by failing . . .

ADVERTISING PUBLISHING CORP. v. SECURITY BANK, N. A., 698 So. 2d 254 (Fla. 1997)

. . . The district court found that section 77.06(1), Florida Statutes (1995), only allowed Bell-South to satisfy . . . was clear that Security Bank’s liability in default could not exceed the amount prescribed in section 77.06 . . . Section 77.06, Florida Statutes (1995), specifies the effect of a writ of garnishment. . . . Security Bank, 679 So.2d at 804 (Jorgenson, J., dissenting); accord § 77.06(2), Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

SECURITY BANK, N. A. v. BELLSOUTH ADVERTISING PUBLISHING CORPORATION,, 679 So. 2d 795 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1996)

. . . .” § 77.06(1), Fla.Stat. (1993). As stated in United Presidential Life Ins. v. . . . and any other persons having or appearing to have an ownership interest in the involved property. § 77.06 . . . disagree with the court's assertion that this provision is in any way inconsistent with subsection 77.06 . . . Subsection 77.06(1) makes the garnishee liable to the plaintiff for the assets of the garnishment defendant . . . . § 77.06(1) Fla.Stat. (1993). . . . The statute states: 77.06 Writ; effect.— (1) Service of the writ shall make garnishee liable for all . . . Subsection 77.06(1), quoted in part II. . . . Subsection 77.06(1) by its terms applies to all writs of garnishment. . . . Subsection 77.081(2), relied on by BellSouth, must be read in pari materia with subsection 77.06(1). . . .

In MASVIDAL, CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI, v. E. TAVORMINA,, 10 F.3d 761 (11th Cir. 1993)

. . . . § 77.06(1) (1989). . . . Specifically, the court held: First of all, the effect of service according to Fla.Stat. § 77.06(2) is . . .

In MASVIDAL, CONTINENTAL NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI, v. E. TAVORMINA,, 10 F.3d 761 (11th Cir. 1993)

. . . . § 77.06(1) (1989). . . . Specifically, the court held: First of all, the effect of service according to Fla.Stat. § 77.06(2) is . . .

FLORIDA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION, v. PRUITT, HUMPHRESS, POWERS MUNROE ADVERTISING AGENCY, INC., 587 So. 2d 561 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1991)

. . . Pursuant to sections 77.055 and 77.06, Florida Statutes (1989), the advertising agency served a copy . . . personal property of defendant in his possession or control at the time of the service of the writ....” § 77.06 . . .

WATERS, v. ALBANESE,, 547 So. 2d 197 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1989)

. . . The garnishment statute, section 77.06, Florida Statutes, provides that a garnishee is liable to the . . .

In DIESEL ENGINEERS, INC. E. RAYMOS, v. LANAHAN, 99 B.R. 1020 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1989)

. . . Section 77.06(1), Florida Statutes, provides: Service of the writ shall make garnishee liable for all . . . Under the clear terms of § 77.06(1), National Health Laboratories, Inc., remains liable to plaintiff . . .

In BROGDON a k a BROGDON a k a v. TEXAS COMMERCE BANK, 75 B.R. 79 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1987)

. . . . § 77.06 (1981). . . . Section 77.06 of the Florida Statutes provides in pertinent part as follows: (1) Service of the writ . . . Fla.Stat. § 77.06(1) (1981) (emphasis added). . . .

In A. RYDER, Sr. A. RYDER, Sr. v. LANDMARK FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF FORT LAUDERDALE,, 59 B.R. 868 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1986)

. . . Section 77.06 of the Florida Statutes provides in pertinent part as follows: Section 77.06. . . .

DIXIE NATIONAL BANK, v. W. CHASE, II,, 485 So. 2d 1353 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1986)

. . . We hold that under Section 77.06(1), Florida Statutes (1983), the garnishee bank is liable to the garnishor . . . It therefore follows that under Section 77.06(1), Florida Statutes (1983), the garnishee is liable to . . . Under Section 77.06(1), Florida Statutes (1983), this sum represents the full extent of the garnishee . . . Section 77.06(2), Florida Statutes (1983), specifically so provides: "(2) [The garnishee] shall report . . . Section 77.06(3), Florida Statutes (1983), specifically so provides: "(3) In any case where a garnishee . . .

CARPENTER, v. BENSON a k a, 478 So. 2d 353 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1985)

. . . Section 77.06 provides that service of the writ of garnishment on the garnishee shall make the garnishee . . .

ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA v. TRUMBORE FIRST AMERICAN BANK OF PALM BEACH COUNTY ATLANTIC NATIONAL BANK OF FLORIDA v. TRUMBORE, FIRST AMERICAN BANK OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, 9 Fla. Supp. 2d 156 (Fla. Cty. Ct. 1984)

. . . motions to dissolve solely upon plaintiff’s failure to comply with the notice provisions of Section 77.06 . . . Section 77.06(2) Florida Statutes carves an exception to this general rule by requiring notice of the . . . Taken against this statutory framework, the notice provision of Section 77.06(2) Florida Statutes is . . . Therefore, a plaintiffs failure to serve Section 77.06(2) notice on the defendant cannot form the basis . . . the entry of a final judgment in garnishment until such time as the plaintiff complies with Section 77.06 . . .

FINANCIAL INVESTMENT PLANNING, INC. v. LIEBERMAN, GHERMAN, v. LIEBERMAN,, 452 So. 2d 1022 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . Section 77.06, Florida Statutes (1979), limits the liability of a garnishee to those “debts due by him . . .

In C. SNEDAKER,, 39 B.R. 41 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1984)

. . . Florida Statutes, § 77.06; In re Demountable House Corp., 58 F.Supp. 955 (S.D.Fla.1945). . . .

WALTER E. HELLER COMPANY SOUTHEAST, INC. v. B. W. WILLIAMS, Jr., 450 So. 2d 521 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1984)

. . . warrant on the Dubins and their response — the applicable period under the garnishment statute, section 77.06 . . .

In BOB RIGBY, INC. BOB RIGBY, INC. v. FLEETWING CORP., 36 B.R. 531 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1983)

. . . Section 77.06 of the Florida Statutes provides in pertinent part as follows: Section 77.06. . . . . § 77.06(1) Fla.Stat. (1981). . . .

In H. RAINES, 33 B.R. 379 (M.D. Tenn. 1983)

. . . NORTON, BANKRUPTCY LAW AND PRACTICE § 77.06, at 6-11 (1982). . . .

In DELANY,, 28 B.R. 956 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1983)

. . . . § 77.06 at Part 77 — Page 6 (1981). . . .

RYDER TRUCK RENTAL, INC. v. SOUTHEAST FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI,, 427 So. 2d 302 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1983)

. . . The provision, codified as Section 77.06(2), Florida Statutes (1979), requires a garnishee bank to report . . . We do not read Section 77.06(2) as imposing liability upon a garnishee bank for whatever sum is reflected . . . More importantly, Section 77.06(2) makes absolutely no reference to liability. . . . Section 77.06(1) governs the liability of garnishees. . . .

In OVERSTREET,, 23 B.R. 712 (Bankr. W.D. La. 1982)

. . . . & Prac. 77.06, at pp. 6-7 (1982). . . .

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL CARD, INC. a v. R. C. HASLER, INC. a, 411 So. 2d 215 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1982)

. . . The only notice requirement is set forth in § 77.06(2), which provides that where the garnishee is a . . . service of the writ on the garnishee; the 20 day time period could end before any notice is given under § 77.06 . . . scheme of Chapter 77 there is no provision for service of the writ upon the judgment debtor; even § 77.06 . . . circumstance: when a “bank or other financial institution authorized to accept deposits” is the garnishee. § 77.06 . . . Since the debtor in this case received notice under the provisions of § 77.06(2) we do not need to resolve . . .

In L. REYNOLDS, M., 17 B.R. 489 (Bankr. N.D. Ga. 1981)

. . . . & Pract,, Part 77.06. . . .

REPUBLIC NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI, v. L. SARTAIN, 384 So. 2d 271 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1980)

. . . Spanos Enterprises, Inc., 332 So.2d 663 (Fla. 2d DCA 1976); §§ 77.06(3), 77.061, Fla.Stat. (1979). . . .

STATE v. MILLER,, 373 So. 2d 677 (Fla. 1979)

. . . . §§ 77.031, 77.04, 77.06, 77.07, Fla.Stat. (1975). . § 85.031(2), Fla.Stat. (1977): BY SALE WITHOUT . . .

M. GARRETT v. HOFFMAN, U. S. R. J. U. S., 441 F. Supp. 1151 (E.D. Pa. 1977)

. . . . § 77.06(1) (West Supp.1977); 3 Florida Jurisprudence § 112, at 277-78 (1955). . . .

SOUTHEAST FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MIAMI, v. A. BUTTER,, 350 So. 2d 573 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1977)

. . . order dissolving a writ of garnishment entered prior to judgment pursuant to Sections 77.031, 77.04, 77.06 . . .

RAY LEIN CONSTRUCTION, INC. v. M. WAINWRIGHT, a, 346 So. 2d 1029 (Fla. 1977)

. . . of recent judicial treatment of similar prejudgment procedures, we hold that Sections 77.031, 77.04, 77.06 . . . Sections 77.031, 77.04, 77.06, and 77.07, Florida Statutes (1975), insofar as they pertain to prejudgment . . . The writ shall state the amount named in plaintiffs motion. 77.06 Writ; effect — (1)Service of the writ . . . District Court of Appeal who, in turn, transferred it here: Are the provisions of §§ 77.031, 77.04 and 77.06 . . .

BROWN, v. LIBERTY LOAN CORPORATION OF DUVAL, S., 539 F.2d 1355 (5th Cir. 1976)

. . . The Florida statutory prejudgment provisions, §§ 77.031, 77.04, and 77.06 et seq., Fla. . . . General Finance Corp., Sup.Ct.Fla.1974, 297 So.2d 6 (15 U.S.C. § 1673 preempts Fla.Stat. §§ 77.01 and 77.06 . . .

D. BUNTON, a v. FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF TAMPA, a, 394 F. Supp. 793 (M.D. Fla. 1975)

. . . . §§ 77.031, 77.04, and 77.06 et seq. . . .

B. REEVES, v. DON L. TULLIS ASSOCIATES, INC., 305 So. 2d 813 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1975)

. . . . § 77.06 provides that service of the writ of garnishment upon the garnishee “shall make garnishee liable . . .

CENTRAL PLAZA BANK AND TRUST COMPANY, a v. L. E. PARKER,, 300 So. 2d 735 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1974)

. . . alleged fear of liability for improperly garnisheeing the wrong accounts since Florida Statutes, § 77.06 . . .

T. PHILLIPS, v. GENERAL FINANCE CORPORATION OF FLORIDA, 297 So. 2d 6 (Fla. 1974)

. . . . § 77.06(1), F.S.A., reads: “Service of the writ shall make garnishee liable for all debts due by him . . . It is clear that Florida garnishment statutory provisions §§ 77.01 and 77.06, F.S.A., do not contain . . . Specifically, 15 U.S.C. § 1673, pre-empts Fla.Stat. §§ 77.01 and 77.06, F.S.A. . . . conclusion, we hold that 15 U.S.C. § 1673, is a substantive provision and preempts Fla.Stat. §§ 77.01 and 77.06 . . .

KIPNIS, v. L. TAUB, 286 So. 2d 271 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1973)

. . . . § 77.06(2), F.S.A. See also Fla.Stat. § 673.3-409, F.S.A. Cf. Poland v. . . .

J. STEINGOLD a v. R. FIXEL Al, 226 So. 2d 267 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1969)

. . . Appellants refer to §§ 77.04 and 77.06 Fla.Stat., F.S.A. requiring the garnishee to respond by answer . . .

HARRIS AND COMPANY ADVERTISING, INC. a v. REPUBLIC OF CUBA,, 127 So. 2d 687 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1961)

. . . . §§ 77.01, 77.06, 77.18, Fla. Stat., F.S.A. . . .

CHAACHOU d b a K. a v. KULHANJIAN, a, 104 So. 2d 23 (Fla. 1958)

. . . By the terms of our statute, § 77.06, Fla.Stat.1957, F.S.A., the garnishee is answerable “for all indebtedness . . .