Florida Statute 222.11 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XV
HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS

Chapter 222
METHOD OF SETTING APART HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS

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F.S. 222.11

222.11 Exemption of wages from garnishment.—

(1) As used in this section, the term:

(a) “Earnings” includes compensation paid or payable, in money of a sum certain, for personal services or labor whether denominated as wages, salary, commission, or bonus.

(b) “Disposable earnings” means that part of the earnings of any head of family remaining after the deduction from those earnings of any amounts required by law to be withheld.

(c) “Head of family” includes any natural person who is providing more than one-half of the support for a child or other dependent.

(2)(a) All of the disposable earnings of a head of family whose disposable earnings are less than or equal to $750 a week are exempt from attachment or garnishment.

(b) Disposable earnings of a head of a family, which are greater than $750 a week, may not be attached or garnished unless such person has agreed otherwise in writing. The agreement to waive the protection provided by this paragraph must:

1. Be written in the same language as the contract or agreement to which the waiver relates;

2. Be contained in a separate document attached to the contract or agreement; and

3. Be in substantially the following form in at least 14-point type:

IF YOU PROVIDE MORE THAN ONE-HALF OF THE SUPPORT FOR A CHILD OR OTHER DEPENDENT, ALL OR PART OF YOUR INCOME IS EXEMPT FROM GARNISHMENT UNDER FLORIDA LAW. YOU CAN WAIVE THIS PROTECTION ONLY BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT. BY SIGNING BELOW, YOU AGREE TO WAIVE THE PROTECTION FROM GARNISHMENT.

(Consumer’s Signature) (Date Signed)

I have fully explained this document to the consumer.

(Creditor’s Signature) (Date Signed)

The amount attached or garnished may not exceed the amount allowed under the Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 1673.

(c) Disposable earnings of a person other than a head of family may not be attached or garnished in excess of the amount allowed under the Consumer Credit Protection Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 1673.

(3) Earnings that are exempt under subsection (2) and are credited or deposited in any financial institution are exempt from attachment or garnishment for 6 months after the earnings are received by the financial institution if the funds can be traced and properly identified as earnings. Commingling of earnings with other funds does not by itself defeat the ability of a head of family to trace earnings.

History.—s. 1, ch. 2065, 1875; RS 2008; GS 2530; RGS 3885; CGL 5792; s. 1, ch. 81-301; s. 6, ch. 85-272; s. 2, ch. 93-256; s. 1, ch. 2010-97.

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Total Results: 134

In Re Edward Schlein and Kay Schlein, Debtors. Edward Schlein and Kay Schlein v. George E. Mills, Jr., Trustee, Florida National Bank

8 F.3d 745, 17 Employee Benefits Cas. (BNA) 2020, 1993 U.S. App. LEXIS 31333, 1993 WL 468513

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Dec 2, 1993 | Docket: 544153

Cited 47 times | Published

Florida wage exemption statute, Fla.Stat.Ann. § 222.11 (West 1989), provides an exemption for that part

Gibson v. Bennett

561 So. 2d 565, 1990 WL 62031

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 10, 1990 | Docket: 1740182

Cited 30 times | Published

the exemption from garnishment provided by section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1979), for the wages of

Hill v. Hill

415 So. 2d 20

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 29, 1982 | Docket: 1512870

Cited 27 times | Published

homestead property from forced sale). [7] See § 222.11, Fla. Stat. (1979). [8] See ch. 732, pts. I-IV

Killian v. Lawson

387 So. 2d 960

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 11, 1980 | Docket: 1355032

Cited 21 times | Published

the exemption of wages from garnishment under section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1975).[2] Pursuant to article

Nedzad Miljkovic v. Shafritz and Dinkin, P.A.

791 F.3d 1291, 2015 U.S. App. LEXIS 11252, 2015 WL 3956570

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 30, 2015 | Docket: 2669803

Cited 19 times | Published

one-half of her support. See Fla. Stat. § 222.11. Appellees sought that information through discovery

In Re Blum

39 B.R. 897, 1984 Bankr. LEXIS 5601

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: May 25, 1984 | Docket: 1835765

Cited 18 times | Published

proceeds of the wages of the head of a household is § 222.11, Florida Statutes. That statute clearly protects

In Re Gillett

46 B.R. 642, 1985 Bankr. LEXIS 6647

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Feb 25, 1985 | Docket: 1458143

Cited 17 times | Published

claims of creditors pursuant to Florida Statutes, § 222.11. Wages, once paid by an employer and deposited

In Re Montoya

77 B.R. 926, 1987 Bankr. LEXIS 2198

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 1987 | Docket: 1867448

Cited 16 times | Published

Debtor is a head of a family for purposes of Florida Statute 222.11. 2. Prior to the filing of the petition

In Re Wilbur

206 B.R. 1002, 10 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 281, 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 358, 1997 WL 155154

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 17, 1997 | Docket: 1444938

Cited 15 times | Published

Stat. § 222.11 Insurance Policies $84,250 Fla.Stat. § 222.11 United

Commercial National Bank of Peoria v. Kindorf (In Re Kindorf)

105 B.R. 685, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 1587, 1989 WL 109049

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 1989 | Docket: 1780701

Cited 15 times | Published

identified as wages, as required by Fla.Stat. § 222.11. See also, In re McCafferty, 81 B.R. 99 (Bankr

Commercial National Bank of Peoria v. Kindorf (In Re Kindorf)

105 B.R. 685, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 1587, 1989 WL 109049

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 1989 | Docket: 1780701

Cited 15 times | Published

identified as wages, as required by Fla.Stat. § 222.11. See also, In re McCafferty, 81 B.R. 99 (Bankr

Holmes v. Blazer Financial Services, Inc.

369 So. 2d 987

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 1979 | Docket: 470710

Cited 15 times | Published

the petitioners seek our interpretation of Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1975) which exempts from

Matter of Moriarty

27 B.R. 73, 1983 Bankr. LEXIS 6965

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 1983 | Docket: 1089986

Cited 14 times | Published

covered by the exemption provision of Fla.Stat. § 222.11. By previous Order of this Court, finding that

Matter of Moriarty

27 B.R. 73, 1983 Bankr. LEXIS 6965

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 1983 | Docket: 1089986

Cited 14 times | Published

covered by the exemption provision of Fla.Stat. § 222.11. By previous Order of this Court, finding that

In Re Malloy

2 B.R. 674, 1980 Bankr. LEXIS 5578

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1980 | Docket: 1456251

Cited 14 times | Published

of Florida's garnishment protection statute. Section 222.11 provides No writ of attachment or garnishment

In Re Schlein

114 B.R. 780, 12 Employee Benefits Cas. (BNA) 1689, 12 ERC (BNA) 1689, 1990 Bankr. LEXIS 1138, 1990 WL 71749

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 21, 1990 | Docket: 1086927

Cited 13 times | Published

II. Debtor's Claim of Exemptions for Wages. Section 222.11, Florida Statutes, provides in relevant part:

White v. Johnson

59 So. 2d 532, 1952 Fla. LEXIS 1671

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 13, 1952 | Docket: 1249180

Cited 13 times | Published

consider the proper construction to be given to Section 222.11 F.S.A. The identical query was presented in

Karwoski v. State

867 So. 2d 486, 2004 WL 330877

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 18, 2004 | Docket: 1386359

Cited 11 times | Published

Since it is also our obligation to construe section 222.11 liberally in favor of the debtor, it is reasonable

Broward v. Jacksonville Medical Center

690 So. 2d 589, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 132, 1997 Fla. LEXIS 317, 1997 WL 123269

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 1997 | Docket: 436420

Cited 11 times | Published

legislative history of the wage exemption in section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1983), which prior to 1985

In Re Cordero

185 B.R. 882, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 1242, 1995 WL 516596

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 28, 1995 | Docket: 1766674

Cited 11 times | Published

bankruptcy. In 1993, the Florida Legislature amended Section 222.11, Fla.Stat., providing additional exemptions

Williams v. Espirito Santo Bank of Florida

656 So. 2d 212, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 5594, 1995 WL 316780

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 24, 1995 | Docket: 64757135

Cited 11 times | Published

, Inc., 283 So.2d 570 (Fla. 4th DCA 1973). Section 222.11(2)(b), Florida Statutes (1993), provides that

In Re Johnson

101 B.R. 307, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 993, 1989 WL 67490

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 9, 1989 | Docket: 1644489

Cited 11 times | Published

local law, Art. X of Fla. Const., Sec. 4; Fla.Stat. 222.11, et seq. In support of their contention that

Harrington v. Limbey (In Re Harrington)

70 B.R. 301, 1987 Bankr. LEXIS 254, 15 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 809

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jan 31, 1987 | Docket: 1752517

Cited 11 times | Published

payments as "wages" or "pay" exempted under Florida Statute 222.11. Plaintiff contends that the periodic payments

ELLIS SARASOTA BANK & TRUST CO v. Nevins

409 So. 2d 178, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 19088

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 29, 1982 | Docket: 1255301

Cited 11 times | Published

services, it was exempt from garnishment under section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1979). Appellant then filed

Miami Herald Pub. Co. v. Payne

358 So. 2d 541

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 1978 | Docket: 1311885

Cited 11 times | Published

V, Section 3(b)(3), Florida Constitution. [2] § 222.11, Fla. Stat. (1975). Other defenses asserted by

Ser-Nestler, Inc. v. General Finance Loan Company of Miami Northwest

167 So. 2d 230

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 1964 | Docket: 2530812

Cited 11 times | Published

to Grace were for wages and were exempt under § 222.11, Fla. Stat., F.S.A., since Grace was the head

In Re Zamora

187 B.R. 783, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 174, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 1520

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Oct 24, 1995 | Docket: 120711

Cited 10 times | Published

question do not qualify as earnings under Fla.Stat. § 222.11. Therefore, the Trustee's objection will be sustained

In Re Lancaster

161 B.R. 308, 30 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 390, 1993 Bankr. LEXIS 1681

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Nov 17, 1993 | Docket: 1106878

Cited 10 times | Published

garnishment or process pursuant to Florida Statute Section 222.11 because the tax refund can be traced and properly

In Re Porter

182 B.R. 53, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 2232, 1994 WL 800707

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1994 | Docket: 1814553

Cited 9 times | Published

365.00 which the Debtor claimed exempt under Fla.Stat. 222.11. An exemption is claimed for the Debtor's

MDFC Equipment Leasing Corp. v. Glickman (In Re Glickman)

126 B.R. 124, 1991 Bankr. LEXIS 461

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 9, 1991 | Docket: 1753882

Cited 9 times | Published

Garnishee to Defendant is not exempt under F.S. § 222.11. On the other hand, Defendant argues he is an

In Re Benedict

88 B.R. 390, 1988 WL 68193

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 1988 | Docket: 1827691

Cited 9 times | Published

exemption for wages deposited into bank accounts, § 222.11, Florida Statutes, and failed to do so with regards

Refco, Inc. v. Sarmiento

487 So. 2d 75, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 894, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 7321

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 15, 1986 | Docket: 1796272

Cited 9 times | Published

commodity brokerage firm were "wages" under section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1985). The statute states

Sun First Nat. Bank of Orlando v. Gieger

402 So. 2d 428

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 1981 | Docket: 1313536

Cited 9 times | Published

statutory exemption of wages due granted under section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1979). The Orange Brevard

Hertz v. Fisher

339 So. 2d 1148

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1976 | Docket: 2584746

Cited 9 times | Published

not subject to writ of garnishment by virtue of § 222.11, Fla. Stat., which provides as follows: "No writ

Matter of Truax

104 B.R. 471, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 1480, 1989 WL 102895

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 1989 | Docket: 1540158

Cited 8 times | Published

1988 is claimed as exempt wages pursuant to Section 222.11 Fla.Stat. (1987) and Art. X, Section 4 of the

In Re Ewell

104 B.R. 458, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 1391, 1989 WL 98285

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 23, 1989 | Docket: 1542570

Cited 8 times | Published

review of the legislative history of Fla.Stat. § 222.11 indicates that the Statute intended to create

Dyer v. Dyer

438 So. 2d 954

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 1983 | Docket: 1731911

Cited 8 times | Published

related areas of the law. E.g., Garnishment, Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1981); Maryl v. Hernandez

In Re Wheat

149 B.R. 1003, 6 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 345, 1992 Bankr. LEXIS 2104

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Dec 3, 1992 | Docket: 1810520

Cited 7 times | Published

Fla.Stat. § 185.25. Florida Statute § 222.11 Florida Statute § 222.11 ("Exemption of wages from garnishment")

Phillips v. General Finance Corporation of Florida

297 So. 2d 6, 1974 Fla. LEXIS 3698

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 15, 1974 | Docket: 1341282

Cited 7 times | Published

of the family" exemption provided by Fla. Stat. § 222.11, F.S.A., while the federal legislation does contain

Elvine v. Public Finance Co.

196 So. 2d 25

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 1967 | Docket: 309858

Cited 7 times | Published

garnishment. The affidavit was made pursuant to § 222.11 Fla. Stat., F.S.A. and was filed 15 days before

Strickland v. Commerce Loan Company of Jacksonville

158 So. 2d 814

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 19, 1963 | Docket: 1272135

Cited 7 times | Published

made in order to satisfy the interdiction of F.S. § 222.11, F.S.A., which provides that no writ of garnishment

In Re Lawton

261 B.R. 774, 14 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 259, 2001 Bankr. LEXIS 536, 37 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 214, 2001 WL 432377

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 5, 2001 | Docket: 1758219

Cited 6 times | Published

his Chapter 7 estate pursuant to Florida Statute § 222.11. The Debtor also contended on his amended Schedule

In Re Manning

163 B.R. 380, 7 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 349, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 40

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jan 24, 1994 | Docket: 1768541

Cited 6 times | Published

account as exempt under Florida Statutes § 222.11 ("F.S. 222.11"). The Trustee objected on the grounds

Matter of Welch

115 B.R. 374, 1990 Bankr. LEXIS 1290, 1990 WL 83576

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 1990 | Docket: 1830947

Cited 6 times | Published

deposited in a bank, are no longer protected by F.S. § 222.11 and are subject to the claims of creditors. In

In Re Benedict

88 B.R. 387, 1988 Bankr. LEXIS 964, 1988 WL 68138

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 1988 | Docket: 1827828

Cited 6 times | Published

exemption for wages deposited into bank accounts, § 222.11, Florida Statutes, and failed to do so with regards

In Re Dennison

84 B.R. 846, 1988 Bankr. LEXIS 477

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Feb 2, 1988 | Docket: 1469498

Cited 6 times | Published

a lump sum is exempt as wages under Fla.Stat. § 222.11. The debtor has cited no authority for his position

Matter of McCafferty

81 B.R. 99, 1987 Bankr. LEXIS 2023, 1987 WL 32316

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1987 | Docket: 1403476

Cited 6 times | Published

Timothy and Joanne McCafferty pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 222.11, which allows an exemption for wages of the head

Noland Company v. Linning

132 So. 2d 802

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 12, 1961 | Docket: 1381846

Cited 6 times | Published

concur. NOTES [1] F.S. § 77.03, F.S.A. [2] F.S. § 222.11, F.S.A. [3] White v. Johnson et al., Fla. 1952

Kane v. Stewart Tilghman Fox & Bianchi, P.A.

197 So. 3d 137, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 11413, 2016 WL 4016280

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 2016 | Docket: 60256208

Cited 5 times | Published

allow garnishment of wages over $750 per week. § 222.11(2). Once a head of household exemption is claimed

Cullen v. Marsh

34 So. 3d 235, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 6548, 2010 WL 1875638

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 12, 2010 | Docket: 1641726

Cited 5 times | Published

bore the burden of proving entitlement to a section 222.11 exemption. § 77.041(3), Fla. Stat. (2008);

In Re Stevenson

374 B.R. 891, 20 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 554, 2007 Bankr. LEXIS 2952, 2007 WL 2483531

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 30, 2007 | Docket: 1110058

Cited 5 times | Published

earnings of "head of family." Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.11 (2007). The statute defines the term "head of

Brock v. Westport Recovery Corp.

832 So. 2d 209, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 17756, 2002 WL 31696814

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 4, 2002 | Docket: 1336042

Cited 5 times | Published

finding the "head of family" exemption under section 222.11, Florida Statutes (2001) did not apply; however

Cadle Co. v. G & G ASSOCIATES

757 So. 2d 1278, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 6587, 2000 WL 690505

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2000 | Docket: 1331208

Cited 5 times | Published

that he was a "head of family" as defined in section 222.11(c), Florida Statutes. Under oath, Appellant's

In Re Pettit

224 B.R. 834, 12 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 19, 1998 Bankr. LEXIS 1166, 1998 WL 605888

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 14, 1998 | Docket: 1461479

Cited 5 times | Published

bonuses earned by Pettit are exempt pursuant to § 222.11 Florida Statutes. The statute, entitled "Exemption

In Re Conner

172 B.R. 119, 8 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 222, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 1512, 1994 WL 526045

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 15, 1994 | Docket: 2516888

Cited 5 times | Published

to Article X, § 4 Florida Constitution and Section 222.11, Florida Statutes. Subsequently, debtor amended

In Re Moody

241 B.R. 238, 13 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 28, 1999 Bankr. LEXIS 1435, 1999 WL 1054925

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 1999 | Docket: 1822110

Cited 4 times | Published

refund of withheld wages is not exempt pursuant to § 222.11, Florida's wage exemption statute. In re Lancaster

Cadle Co. v. G & G ASSOCIATES

737 So. 2d 1136, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 7916, 1999 WL 393656

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 1999 | Docket: 1301099

Cited 4 times | Published

was a "head of family" within the meaning of section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1997). Along with the motion

In Re Harrison

216 B.R. 451, 39 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 457, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 109, 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 2089

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Oct 9, 1997 | Docket: 1101446

Cited 4 times | Published

exempt as "earnings" pursuant to Florida Statute § 222.11. The Court having heard the testimony, having

Mazzella v. Boinis

617 So. 2d 1156, 1993 WL 164891

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 19, 1993 | Docket: 457732

Cited 4 times | Published

attends college. We hold that she is and reverse. Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1991) provides in relevant

Sokolsky v. Kuhn

386 So. 2d 806

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 1980 | Docket: 477534

Cited 4 times | Published

this state are generally exempt from garnishment. § 222.11, Florida Statutes. However, such monies may be

France v. Hart

170 So. 2d 52

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 22, 1964 | Docket: 438156

Cited 4 times | Published

to the satisfaction of judgments by virtue of § 222.11 Fla. Stat., F.S.A.[1] The other property referred

Lamb v. Household Finance Corp. III (In Re Lamb)

409 B.R. 534, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 795, 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 1775, 2009 WL 1872677

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 2009 | Docket: 1111217

Cited 3 times | Published

required to be identified as head of family under section 222.11(1)(c). Second, even if the Defendants knew

Windsor-Thomas Group, Inc. v. Parker

782 So. 2d 478, 2001 WL 282804

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2001 | Docket: 456472

Cited 3 times | Published

household wages. See, e.g., art. 10, § 1, Fla. Const.; § 222.11, Fla.Stat. (1999); Orange Brevard Plumbing & Heating

In Re Branscum

229 B.R. 32, 12 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 99, 1999 Bankr. LEXIS 28, 1999 WL 21317

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 1999 | Docket: 1109279

Cited 3 times | Published

The claim of exemption is based on Fla. Stat. § 222.11, the wage exemption Statute. It is the Trustee's

In Re Lazin

217 B.R. 332, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 197, 1998 Bankr. LEXIS 77, 1998 WL 37966

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 1998 | Docket: 1499596

Cited 3 times | Published

the case here. The Trustee relies on Fla.Stat. § 222.11 to support the argument that these accumulated

In Re Wilbur

217 B.R. 314, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 154, 1998 Bankr. LEXIS 69, 1998 WL 34666

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 20, 1998 | Docket: 1499484

Cited 3 times | Published

Statutes Principal Mutual Annuity N/A § 222.11 Fla. Statutes Insurance Policies with:

In Re Ryzner

208 B.R. 568, 10 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 351, 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 706, 1997 WL 273998

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 1997 | Docket: 1787367

Cited 3 times | Published

bankruptcy." Id. Prior to 1985, Florida Statute § 222.11 provided that wages lost their exempt status once

In Re Lee

190 B.R. 953, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 287, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 1922, 1995 WL 787965

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 30, 1995 | Docket: 1753465

Cited 3 times | Published

(Debtors), claimed as exempt, under Fla.Stat. § 222.11, renewal commissions that J. Norris Lee (Debtor)

In Re Puff 'N Stuff of Winter Park, Inc.

183 B.R. 959, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 9, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 676, 1995 WL 410393

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 2, 1995 | Docket: 1835481

Cited 3 times | Published

of state and local government employees; (2) Section 222.11, limiting garnishment of wages for heads of

In Re Brandon

184 B.R. 157, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 58, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 960, 1995 WL 416231

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 21, 1995 | Docket: 266846

Cited 3 times | Published

contractor are not subject to the wage exemptions in section 222.11 of the Florida Statutes. Schlein v. Mills (In

In Re Morrow

122 B.R. 151, 1990 Bankr. LEXIS 2605, 1990 WL 204391

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 1990 | Docket: 1831503

Cited 3 times | Published

that the Plan is exempt pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 222.11 which provides as follows: . . . no writ of attachment

In Re Locke

99 B.R. 473, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 594, 1989 WL 39739

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 19, 1989 | Docket: 1857549

Cited 3 times | Published

claimed this interest as exempt property pursuant to § 222.11, Florida Statutes (providing an exemption for

Matter of Szuets

22 B.R. 805

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 1982 | Docket: 1725475

Cited 3 times | Published

claims that these funds are exempt as "wages" under § 222.11, Fla. Stat., which exempts wages of the head of

Sokolsky v. Kuhn

405 So. 2d 975

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 1981 | Docket: 1703943

Cited 3 times | Published

the exemption from garnishment set forth in section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1979). Thus, we conclude

Waddell v. Schwarz

405 So. 2d 978

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 1981 | Docket: 2169355

Cited 3 times | Published

for dissolution, alimony, or child support"; section 222.11 which provides for exemption of a former spouse's

In Re Howe

381 F. Supp. 1025, 3 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 372, 1974 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6544

District Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 27, 1974 | Docket: 1834538

Cited 3 times | Published

sum payment should have been exempt under Florida Statute 222.11 in that the money received was wages due

USAmeriBank v. Klepal

100 So. 3d 56, 2011 WL 4809107, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 16156

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 2011 | Docket: 60225888

Cited 2 times | Published

his disposable earnings in accordance with section 222.11, Florida Statutes (2007), we reverse the circuit

In Re New River Dry Dock, Inc.

461 B.R. 642, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 709, 2011 Bankr. LEXIS 1205

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Mar 31, 2011 | Docket: 2059869

Cited 2 times | Published

legal basis for the asserted exemption, Fla. Stat. § 222.11(b)[5] plainly did not apply. During the January

North Star Capital Acquisitions, LLC v. Krig

611 F. Supp. 2d 1324, 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 34078, 2009 WL 1076124

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 21, 2009 | Docket: 2144685

Cited 2 times | Published

garnishment defenses that are waivable under Florida Statute 222.11. 7. A facsimile or copy of this stipulation

In Re Morine

391 B.R. 480, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 403, 2008 Bankr. LEXIS 2025, 2008 WL 2900958

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 9, 2008 | Docket: 1491311

Cited 2 times | Published

exempt, especially the exemption claimed under Fla. Stat. 222.11, dealing with the wage earner exemption. In

Cadle Co. v. Pegasus Ranch, Inc.

920 So. 2d 1276, 2006 WL 473149

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 1, 2006 | Docket: 1730795

Cited 2 times | Published

owed to him as "head of family," pursuant to section 222.11, Florida Statutes (2004). As to assets possessed

Hill v. Haywood

735 So. 2d 539, 1999 WL 318490

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 21, 1999 | Docket: 1431451

Cited 2 times | Published

222.12, Florida Statutes (1997), we reverse. Section 222.11(2)(b), Florida Statutes (1997), provides that

In Re Braddy

226 B.R. 479, 1998 WL 758702

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 1998 | Docket: 108483

Cited 2 times | Published

commissions under Florida's wage exemption statute, § 222.11. Having considered the arguments of counsel for

In Re Coltellaro

204 B.R. 640, 10 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 207, 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 82

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jan 27, 1997 | Docket: 1439717

Cited 2 times | Published

maintenance and cure is exempt pursuant to Florida Statute 222.11. Third, the Debtor cites Florida Statute

In Re Lee

204 B.R. 78, 10 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 180, 1996 Bankr. LEXIS 1711, 1996 WL 757320

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 1996 | Docket: 1440257

Cited 2 times | Published

exemption allowed a head of household pursuant to Fla.Stat. 222.11. Following a hearing on the Trustee's Objection

Beardsley v. Admiral Ins. Co.

647 So. 2d 327, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 12384, 1994 WL 706229

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 1994 | Docket: 437245

Cited 2 times | Published

the accounts. [2] The debtor also relies on section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1993), although it is not

In Re Hanick

164 B.R. 165, 7 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 397, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 242, 1994 WL 69605

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 1994 | Docket: 1471707

Cited 2 times | Published

qualifies to be head of household by Fla.Stat. § 222.11. The undisputed facts relevant to the resolution

In Re Rosenquist

122 B.R. 775, 1990 Bankr. LEXIS 2794, 1990 WL 209377

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1990 | Docket: 1832026

Cited 2 times | Published

Harris Plan is exempt as wages pursuant to Section 222.11, Florida Statutes 1989, despite the fact that

In Re Passi

101 B.R. 360, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 898

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: May 4, 1989 | Docket: 121121

Cited 2 times | Published

creditors: "Insurance settlement proceeds Fla.Stat. 222.11 full value arising from an automobile accident

In Re Passi

101 B.R. 360, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 898

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: May 4, 1989 | Docket: 121121

Cited 2 times | Published

creditors: "Insurance settlement proceeds Fla.Stat. 222.11 full value arising from an automobile accident

In Re Powers

98 B.R. 577, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 530, 1989 WL 34598

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 1989 | Docket: 1811983

Cited 2 times | Published

The initial claim of exemption is based upon § 222.11, Fla. Stat. which exempts wages due to the head

Schwarz v. Waddell

389 So. 2d 210

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 4, 1980 | Docket: 1281920

Cited 2 times | Published

which the above section refers is contained in Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1979): No writ of attachment

Hall v. AIR FORCE FINANCE CTR., ETC.

344 So. 2d 1340

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 1977 | Docket: 1517743

Cited 2 times | Published

necessarily concluded that 42 U.S.C.A. § 659 supersedes § 222.11 and § 222.12. The order did not so state. We disagree

Dena J. Ulisano v. Frederick Ulisano, III, a/k/a Rick Ulisano and Moredirect, Inc.

154 So. 3d 507, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 156, 2015 WL 71681

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 7, 2015 | Docket: 2621567

Cited 1 times | Published

on an outdated version of the statute. Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (2013), provides a garnishment

In RE McDERMOTT

425 B.R. 848, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 369, 2010 Bankr. LEXIS 902, 2010 WL 1253213

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 2010 | Docket: 1497326

Cited 1 times | Published

debtors claim an exemption under Florida Statute Section 222.11 for funds they contend represent Mr. McDermott's

In Re Holmes

414 B.R. 868, 2009 WL 3152463

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Sep 30, 2009 | Docket: 1413829

Cited 1 times | Published

claimed exemption pursuant to Florida Statute § 222.11 [DE 25, at ¶ 2]. At the July 30, 2009 hearing

Broward v. Jacksonville Medical Center, Inc.

673 So. 2d 962, 1996 WL 270827

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 23, 1996 | Docket: 1245714

Cited 1 times | Published

section 440.22 to section 222.11, Florida Statutes. Prior to 1985, section 222.11 provided that no writ

In Re Easter

106 B.R. 748, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 1842

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Sep 19, 1989 | Docket: 1636573

Cited 1 times | Published

and not otherwise compensated. Florida Statute § 222.11 prohibits attachment or garnishment: "to attach

Hart v. Wachovia Bank, National Ass'n

159 So. 3d 244, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 2701, 2015 WL 798961

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 2015 | Docket: 60246524

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therefore was exempt from garnishment pursuant to section 222.11, Florida Statutes. A hearing was conducted

CIB Marine Capital, LLC v. Herman (In re Herman)

495 B.R. 555

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Aug 6, 2013 | Docket: 65785331

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account as exempt on Schedule C pursuant to section 222.11 of the Florida Statutes. Ex. 12 at 9. The fact

In re IM

495 B.R. 46, 2013 Bankr. LEXIS 3088, 2013 WL 3943280

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 2013 | Docket: 65785280

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paid “for personal services or labor.” Fla. Stat. § 222.11(l)(a). In this case, the Debtor claimed as exempt

In Re Cook

454 B.R. 204, 23 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 71, 2011 Bankr. LEXIS 2959, 2011 WL 3442847

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 8, 2011 | Docket: 2056972

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attachment. See Fla. Stat. § 222.11(2)(b) (2011).[5] Fla. Stat. § 222.11(1)(a) defines "earnings" that

In Re Pyatte

440 B.R. 893, 2010 Bankr. LEXIS 4973, 2010 WL 5559699

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 2010 | Docket: 2059192

Published

25(4), Fla. Stat. § 222.25(1), and Fla. Stat. § 222.11(2)(b), the statute that provides an exemption

In Re White

455 B.R. 241, 2010 Bankr. LEXIS 1867, 2010 WL 2521433

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 2010 | Docket: 2068880

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checking account as exempt pursuant to Fla. Stat. Section 222.11. They claim the two Wachovia savings accounts

In Re Weinshank

406 B.R. 413, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 774, 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 1338, 2009 WL 1634880

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: May 28, 2009 | Docket: 1067320

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financial institution pursuant to Florida Statutes § 222.11(2)(c) and (3). FINDINGS OF FACT The facts of

Crawford v. City National Bank

851 So. 2d 897, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 12333, 2003 WL 21919281

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 2003 | Docket: 64824302

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PER CURIAM. Affirmed. See § 222.11(l)(c), Florida Statutes (2002); Mazzella v. Boinis, 617 So.2d 1156

In Re Sanderson

283 B.R. 595, 15 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 241, 2002 Bankr. LEXIS 1055, 90 A.F.T.R.2d (RIA) 6528, 2002 WL 31118832

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 2002 | Docket: 1817760

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refunds were claimed as exempt under Florida Statute § 222.11, on the theory that the claim for tax refunds

Smith v. Smith (In Re Smith)

263 B.R. 910, 14 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 303, 2001 Bankr. LEXIS 770, 2001 WL 740603

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 2001 | Docket: 1754252

Published

Although not exempt as wages within the meaning of Section 222.11, Florida Statutes, alimony payments are exempt

In Re Mix

244 B.R. 877, 13 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 123, 2000 Bankr. LEXIS 113

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Feb 14, 2000 | Docket: 1840835

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court noted that the legislature had twice amended § 222.11, Florida Statutes, to provide that wages for a

Sunshine Resources, Inc. v. Simpson

763 So. 2d 1078, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 13477, 1999 WL 817908

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1999 | Docket: 64799182

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were not exempt from execution as wages under section 222.11, Florida Statutes. Sunshine argues that James

Vining v. Segal

731 So. 2d 826, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 5759, 24 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 1094

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 5, 1999 | Docket: 64788021

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to dissolve the writ, asserting that under section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1997), the funds were exempt

In re Sluis

228 B.R. 775, 12 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 98, 1998 Bankr. LEXIS 1731, 1998 WL 951074

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1998 | Docket: 65781835

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and thus, exempt pursuant to Florida Statutes § 222.11. On June 19, 1998, Trustee’s Objection to Claim

In re Braddy

226 B.R. 478

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 1998 | Docket: 65781794

Published

commissions under Florida’s wage exemption statute, § 222.11. Having considered the arguments of counsel for

In Re Stroup

221 B.R. 537, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 282, 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 2265, 1997 WL 908246

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 1997 | Docket: 1455722

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amount of $118,485.63 under Florida Statute Section 222.11. In the Objection, the Trustee contends that

In re Juergens

176 B.R. 275, 8 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 335, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 11, 1995 WL 13868

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 9, 1995 | Docket: 65780903

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1993 act placed certain limitations on the Fla.Stat. 222.11 wage exemption by limiting the previously

In re Adkins

176 B.R. 58, 8 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 301, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 14, 1995 WL 13866

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 9, 1995 | Docket: 65780902

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act placed certain limitations on the Fla.Stat. § 222.11 wage exemption by limiting the previously unlimited

Palm Coast Recovery Corp. v. Carter

638 So. 2d 1003, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 5802, 1994 WL 261415

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 1994 | Docket: 64749321

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garnishment judgment for a $60 wage claim, citing section 222.11, Florida Statutes, the head-of-family exemption

In re Rutenberg

164 B.R. 683, 7 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 387, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 233, 25 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 424, 1994 WL 69619

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 10, 1994 | Docket: 65780735

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funds are exempt as wages pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 222.11. The matter under consideration is a Motion for

Reichenbach v. Chemical Bank of New Jersey

623 So. 2d 577, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 8728, 1993 WL 320104

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 24, 1993 | Docket: 64698449

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garnishment the wages of a head of a household. § 222.11, Fla.Stat. (1991). As required by section 222

Vetrick v. Hollander

566 So. 2d 844, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 6478, 1990 WL 125081

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 29, 1990 | Docket: 64652931

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final judgment against Raymond and Dillon. Section 222.11, Florida Statutes This section exempts the

Cooper v. Cooper

546 So. 2d 107, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1603, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 3798, 1989 WL 73855

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 1989 | Docket: 64643598

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an exception to the exemption contained in section 222.11. However, appellant points out that said amendment

Waters v. Albanese

547 So. 2d 197, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1420, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 3288, 1989 WL 62417

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 1989 | Docket: 64644149

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obligation was not subject to garnishment because section 222.11, Florida Statutes, exempts wages due for personal

Bank of Coral Gables v. Newberg

490 So. 2d 247, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1453, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 8620

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 1986 | Docket: 64620217

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the head of a family residing in this state. See § 222.11, Fla.Stat. (1983). He filed, together with such

Financial & Investment Planning, Inc. v. Lieberman

452 So. 2d 1022, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14273

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 3, 1984 | Docket: 64605910

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not exempt from garnishment proceedings under Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1979). This appeal is dismissed

Department of Health & Rehabilitative Services v. Sweeting

423 So. 2d 1025, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 22209

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1982 | Docket: 64594119

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of a family, exempt from garnishment under Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1979). The former wife filed

Schwarz v. Waddell

422 So. 2d 61, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 22136

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 1982 | Docket: 64593383

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from garnishment that may be asserted under section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1979), when money is due

Sweeten v. Anderson

414 So. 2d 258, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 20690

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 19, 1982 | Docket: 64590086

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wages for personal labor or services created by Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1981), appellant filed his

Killian v. Lawson

362 So. 2d 1007, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 16437

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 27, 1978 | Docket: 64566351

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the exemption of wages from garnishment under § 222.11 Fla.Stat. (1975). We affirm. The appellant refers

Busot v. Busot

354 So. 2d 1255, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 14941

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 10, 1978 | Docket: 64562741

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remarried and was now the head of a family. See Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1975). The court held that

Miami Herald Publishing Co. v. Payne

345 So. 2d 730, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 15841

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 1977 | Docket: 64558427

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writ, asserting as defenses that pursuant to Section 222.11, Florida Statutes (1971), the husband’s wages

Maryl v. Hernandez

254 So. 2d 47, 1971 Fla. App. LEXIS 5683

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 1971 | Docket: 64522844

Published

claim of exemption from garnishment under F.S. § 222.11, F.S.A. This section together with F.S. § 222

Healey v. Toolan

227 So. 2d 55, 1969 Fla. App. LEXIS 5016

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 10, 1969 | Docket: 64511643

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garnishment under the provisions of F.S.1967, Section 222.11, F. S.A.2 The court entered its order discharging

Noyes v. Cooper

216 So. 2d 799, 1968 Fla. App. LEXIS 4754

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1968 | Docket: 64507729

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of a family residing in Florida. See Fla.Stat. § 222.11, F.S.A. The trial judge entered an order providing

Street v. Sugerman

177 So. 2d 526

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 1965 | Docket: 64493907

Published

*528determination as to whether or not the provisions of § 222.11, Fla.Stats., F.S.A., are applicable to a corporation