Florida Statute 81.021 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title VI
CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 81
PROHIBITION

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F.S. 81.021

81.021 Prohibition; supersedeas.—If in its judgment a prima facie case is made, the court shall issue an order directed to the body presuming to exercise jurisdiction and to plaintiff to show cause why the writ of prohibition should not issue. The order is a supersedeas and shall be served on the body presuming to exercise jurisdiction and the parties at such time as the court directs and those served shall defend within the time set in the writ. In case of failure to make an answer, it may be enforced by contempt.

History.—s. 2, ch. 1873, 1872; s. 3, ch. 3002, 1877; RS 1786; GS 2263; RGS 3586; CGL 5451; s. 32, ch. 67-254; s. 29, ch. 73-333.

Note.—Former s. 80.07.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 81.021

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 81.021.

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Cases Citing Statute 81.021

Total Results: 1

Olin's Rent-A-Car Sys., Inc. v. Royal Continental Hotels, Inc.

Court: District Court of Appeal of Florida | Date Filed: 1966-05-27

Citation: 187 So. 2d 349, 1966 Fla. App. LEXIS 5459

Snippet: the action. Hoppaugh v. McGrath, 1890, 53 N.J.L. 81, 21 A. 106 (leading case); Hessler v. Hillwood Manufacturing