Florida Statute 222.14 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title XV
HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS

Chapter 222
METHOD OF SETTING APART HOMESTEAD AND EXEMPTIONS

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F.S. 222.14

222.14 Exemption of cash surrender value of life insurance policies and annuity contracts from legal process.—The cash surrender values of life insurance policies issued upon the lives of citizens or residents of the state and the proceeds of annuity contracts issued to citizens or residents of the state, upon whatever form, shall not in any case be liable to attachment, garnishment or legal process in favor of any creditor of the person whose life is so insured or of any creditor of the person who is the beneficiary of such annuity contract, unless the insurance policy or annuity contract was effected for the benefit of such creditor.

History.—s. 1, ch. 10154, 1925; CGL 7066; s. 1, ch. 78-76.

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Total Results: 100

Bank Leumi Trust Co. of New York v. Lang

898 F. Supp. 883, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12634, 1995 WL 519661

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 28, 1995 | Docket: 1028885

Cited 43 times | Published

exempt from execution by creditors.[2] Fla.Stat. § 222.14. In September 1990, Bank Leumi filed a motion

In Re McCollam

612 So. 2d 572, 1993 WL 15591

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 28, 1993 | Docket: 1262894

Cited 40 times | Published

CREDITOR CLAIMS IN BANKRUPTCY UNDER FLA. STAT. § 222.14. We have jurisdiction pursuant to article V, section

In Re Schwarb

150 B.R. 470, 1992 WL 437975

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 1992 | Docket: 1479767

Cited 29 times | Published

as exempt the paid up annuities pursuant to Fla.Stat. 222.14 and, of course, their residence on which they

Roemelmeyer v. Gefen (In Re Gefen)

35 B.R. 368, 1984 Bankr. LEXIS 6489

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jan 6, 1984 | Docket: 1748283

Cited 26 times | Published

accounts fall within the protection of Fla.Stat. § 222.14 which provides: 222.14 Exemption of cash surrender

In Re MacKey

158 B.R. 509, 7 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 260, 1993 Bankr. LEXIS 1403, 1993 WL 385706

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 16, 1993 | Docket: 1391083

Cited 21 times | Published

annuities are exempt from creditors' claims. FLA.STAT. 222.14. The statute reads as follows: The cash surrender

Marie v. Green (In Re Green)

268 B.R. 628, 2001 Bankr. LEXIS 1362, 2001 WL 1231709

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 2001 | Docket: 1487899

Cited 20 times | Published

Policy No. 5 1971731L $ 9,192.37 FSA § 222.14 $ 9,192.37 Policy No. 5 1971731L Hartford

Arnold, Matheny, Pa v. First Am. Holdings

982 So. 2d 628, 33 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 268, 2008 Fla. LEXIS 755, 2008 WL 1901686

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 1, 2008 | Docket: 2518612

Cited 19 times | Published

the cash surrender value of life insurance, see § 222.14, Fla. Stat. (2007); disability income benefits

In Re Paula L. McCollam Debtor. Thomas E. Lecroy v. Paula L. McCollam

986 F.2d 436, 1993 U.S. App. LEXIS 5010, 1993 WL 55647

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 19, 1993 | Docket: 525024

Cited 19 times | Published

CREDITOR CLAIMS IN BANKRUPTCY UNDER FLA.STAT. § 222.14. 3 On January 28, 1993,

In Re Allen

203 B.R. 786, 10 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 141, 1996 Bankr. LEXIS 1630, 1996 WL 736939

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 18, 1996 | Docket: 1611034

Cited 17 times | Published

not meet requirements of Fla.Stat. ง 222.14. Section 222.14 provides that: The cash surrender values of

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

falls within the protection of Florida Statutes, § 222.14, which provides an exemption from legal process

Kosto v. Lausch (In Re Lausch)

16 B.R. 162, 6 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 59, 1981 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 16312

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 11, 1981 | Docket: 304646

Cited 17 times | Published

was claimed exempt under Florida Statutes, Section 222.14. The debtor claimed that his interest in property

Slatcoff v. Dezen

76 So. 2d 792

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 1954 | Docket: 475050

Cited 17 times | Published

below. Appellant next calls our attention to F.S. § 222.14, F.S.A., which reads as follows: "The cash surrender

Meininger v. Miller (In Re Miller)

188 B.R. 302, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 191, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 1530, 1995 WL 628054

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 17, 1995 | Docket: 1818244

Cited 16 times | Published

connection it should be pointed out that Fla.Stat. § 222.14 *309 is part of the Chapter which also includes

In Re Berghman

235 B.R. 683

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 1999 | Docket: 1440125

Cited 15 times | Published

Annuity as an exempt asset under Florida Statutes § 222.14 and having a current market value of $325,000

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

state of Florida pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 222.14. Section 222.14 provides that: The cash surrender values

In Re Seilkop

107 B.R. 776, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 1969

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Nov 14, 1989 | Docket: 1756106

Cited 15 times | Published

as exempt an annuity contract under Fla.Stat. § 222.14 and a pension plan under Fla.Stat. § 222.21(2)(a)

Matter of Rivera

5 B.R. 313, 1980 Bankr. LEXIS 4773

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 1980 | Docket: 1085693

Cited 14 times | Published

relating to insurance policies. Florida Statutes, § 222.14. To qualify to be a head of the household, there

In Re Coplan

156 B.R. 88, 7 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 160, 17 Employee Benefits Cas. (BNA) 1125, 1993 Bankr. LEXIS 957, 1993 WL 241139

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 30, 1993 | Docket: 1063982

Cited 13 times | Published

is exempt from the bankruptcy estate. Fla.Stat. § 222.14. Similarly, Florida law allows the exemption of

Goldenberg v. Sawczak

791 So. 2d 1078, 2001 WL 469074

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: May 3, 2001 | Docket: 2517533

Cited 12 times | Published

EXEMPT FROM LEGAL PROCESS UNDER FLA. STAT. ANN. § 222.14 (WEST 1998)? In re Goldenberg, 218 F.3d 1264 (11th

Ameritrust National Bank v. Davidson (In Re Davidson)

164 B.R. 782, 30 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 1676, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 457

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Feb 24, 1994 | Docket: 1471709

Cited 12 times | Published

Fla.Stat. § 222.201. Under Florida Statute Section 222.14, annuities are exempt from attachment, garnishment

In Re Pizzi

153 B.R. 357

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: May 6, 1993 | Docket: 1445822

Cited 12 times | Published

under Florida law. Fla.Stat. § 222.14 is controlling. In relevant part, § 222.14 provides as follows: The

Weissing v. Levine (In Re Levine)

139 B.R. 551, 6 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 94, 1992 Bankr. LEXIS 585, 1992 WL 81936

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 2, 1992 | Docket: 1111332

Cited 12 times | Published

exemptions under Florida law pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 222.14, the mere fact that the Debtors converted nonexempt

Ruff v. Dixson (In Re Dixson)

153 B.R. 594, 7 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 97, 1993 Bankr. LEXIS 645, 1993 WL 146240

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: May 3, 1993 | Docket: 1445760

Cited 11 times | Published

which can be exempted under Florida Statute Section 222.14. c. Whether the personal property claimed as

Cristol v. Blum (In Re Blum)

41 B.R. 816, 1984 Bankr. LEXIS 5125, 12 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 259

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Aug 30, 1984 | Docket: 2408818

Cited 11 times | Published

owner or his family . . . " Similarly, Florida Statute 222.14 provides: ". . . the proceeds of annuity

Furr v. Lordy (In Re Lordy)

214 B.R. 650, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 75, 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 1740

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jul 28, 1997 | Docket: 1450404

Cited 10 times | Published

Life of Canada FSA § 222.14 $ 24,683.91 # 65 6500 370489 MFS/Sun

Ameritrust National Bank v. Davidson (In Re Davidson)

178 B.R. 544, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2333, 1995 WL 86566

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 24, 1995 | Docket: 1643735

Cited 10 times | Published

consolidate both appeals. [2] Florida Statute § 222.14 provides in pertinent part: The case surrender

Rutland v. Petersen (In Re Petersen)

323 B.R. 512, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 195, 2005 Bankr. LEXIS 728, 2005 WL 975375

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 26, 2005 | Docket: 1465784

Cited 9 times | Published

exempted on Schedule C pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 222.14, without objection. She stated that she did not

In Re Pruner

140 B.R. 1, 1992 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 6345, 1992 WL 96706

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 18, 1992 | Docket: 1637841

Cited 9 times | Published

exempt as an annuity under Florida Statute Section 222.14. II. Discussion Appellant is entitled to a

In Re Paula L. McCollam Debtor. Thomas E. Lecroy v. Paula L. McCollam

955 F.2d 678, 1992 U.S. App. LEXIS 3755, 1992 WL 29276

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Mar 9, 1992 | Docket: 651087

Cited 9 times | Published

creditor claims in bankruptcy under Fla.Stat. § 222.14. The Supreme Court of Florida has never addressed

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

One such exemption privilege is set forth in § 222.14, Florida Statutes. It provides, in relevant part:

Govaert v. Strehlow (In Re Strehlow)

84 B.R. 241, 1988 Bankr. LEXIS 369

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Mar 22, 1988 | Docket: 1469776

Cited 9 times | Published

annuity policy as exempt property pursuant to § 222.14 of the Florida Statutes. As the holder by assignment

Marshall v. Bacon

97 So. 2d 252

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 9, 1957 | Docket: 458360

Cited 9 times | Published

and their minor child under the provisions of Section 222.14, Florida Statutes, F.S.A. At the outset we

Guardian Life Insurance v. Solomon

95 F.3d 1076, 1996 U.S. App. LEXIS 24904, 1996 WL 506316

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 23, 1996 | Docket: 211107

Cited 8 times | Published

bankruptcy estate as an annuity under Fla.Stat. § 222.14 (West 1989), which provides, in relevant part:

In Re Kimmel

131 B.R. 223, 1991 Bankr. LEXIS 1097

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: May 13, 1991 | Docket: 1829536

Cited 8 times | Published

qualified as an exempt annuity under Fla.Stat. § 222.14. This Court concluded that the debtor exercised

In Re Mart

88 B.R. 436, 1988 Bankr. LEXIS 1222

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jul 15, 1988 | Docket: 1827224

Cited 8 times | Published

attorney at the debtor's synagogue. *438 Fla.Stat. § 222.14 This statute provides, effective July 1, 1978

In Re Solomon

166 B.R. 998, 8 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 60, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 677

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Apr 22, 1994 | Docket: 1404730

Cited 7 times | Published

of an annuity contract under Florida Statutes § 222.14. Second, Guardian argues that because Solomon

Miller v. Levine (In Re Levine)

132 B.R. 464, 20 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 946, 1991 Bankr. LEXIS 1444, 1991 WL 203813

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 24, 1991 | Docket: 1427824

Cited 7 times | Published

annuities which were exempt pursuant to Fla.Stat. § 222.14 to prevent, hinder or delay payment of a debt

Tavormina v. Merchants Bank of Miami (In Re Gillett)

55 B.R. 675, 1985 Bankr. LEXIS 4738, 13 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 1101

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Dec 19, 1985 | Docket: 1099675

Cited 7 times | Published

falling within the protection of Florida Statutes § 222.14, as applied in bankruptcy proceedings pursuant

In Re Freeman

232 B.R. 497, 12 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 159, 1999 Bankr. LEXIS 330, 1999 WL 179329

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 29, 1999 | Docket: 1769426

Cited 6 times | Published

under Florida law. (Doc. 25.); see FLA.STAT.ANN. § 222.14 (providing proceeds of annuities exempt under

In Re McDonald

100 B.R. 598, 1989 Bankr. LEXIS 895

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: May 1, 1989 | Docket: 1494403

Cited 6 times | Published

contracts and therefore exempt under Fla.Stat. § 222.14. The trustee has not yet addressed that issue

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

One such exemption privilege is set forth in § 222.14, Florida Statutes. It provides, in relevant part:

In Re Ebenger

40 B.R. 463, 1984 Bankr. LEXIS 5525

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jun 8, 1984 | Docket: 1102323

Cited 6 times | Published

claims of creditors under Florida law. Fla.Stat. § 222.14, is controlling. "Exemptions of cash surrender

In Re Allen

217 B.R. 945, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 151, 39 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 419, 1998 Bankr. LEXIS 67, 1998 WL 34669

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 20, 1998 | Docket: 1745576

Cited 5 times | Published

Co. Annuity $ 194.77/mo. § 222.14 Fla. Statutes TransAmerica Occidental Life Ins

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

pursuant to the property settlement pursuant to Section 222.14 Fla.Stat. Conclusions of Law Upon filing a

In Re Wines

113 B.R. 787, 1990 Bankr. LEXIS 744

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Apr 16, 1990 | Docket: 1837021

Cited 5 times | Published

However, given the Court's ruling with respect to § 222.14, Florida Statutes, infra, it is not necessary

First Colony v. Sun State Capital Funding

730 So. 2d 735, 1999 WL 122789

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 10, 1999 | Docket: 1755322

Cited 4 times | Published

garnishment of annuity contracts pursuant to section 222.14, Florida Statutes (1997). A representative

Solomon v. Guardian Life Insurance Co. of America

186 B.R. 535, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13242

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 1995 | Docket: 2516891

Cited 4 times | Published

proceeds exempt as an annuity under Florida Statute § 222.14.[1] Guardian Life objected. After a hearing on

In Re Dillon

166 B.R. 766, 8 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 61, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 685

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Mar 14, 1994 | Docket: 1404951

Cited 4 times | Published

Agreement are exempt pursuant to § 222.14, Fla.Stat. Section 222.14, Fla.Stat., provides in pertinent

Crews v. Colvin (In Re Colvin)

81 B.R. 679, 1988 Bankr. LEXIS 336, 1988 WL 1935

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 13, 1988 | Docket: 1725690

Cited 4 times | Published

as an annuity under the exemption granted in Section 222.14, Florida Statutes. The Court will enter a separate

Spector v. Spector

226 So. 3d 256, 2017 WL 2264636, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 7547

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 24, 2017 | Docket: 60274311

Cited 3 times | Published

insurance policy is statutory, not constitutional. See § 222.14, Fla. Stat. (2015). However, the statutory protection

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

garnishment or legal process in favor of any creditor." § 222.14, Fla.Stat. (1997). At least in cases where the

State Farm Ins. Company v. Florida Asset Financing Corporation

786 So. 2d 1, 2000 WL 827161

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 28, 2000 | Docket: 1681868

Cited 3 times | Published

Mr. Rash's future annuity proceeds because section 222.14, Florida Statutes (1997), exempts such proceeds

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

Annuity Account, claimed as exempt under Fla.Stat. § 222.14, which provides: The cash surrender values of

In Re Herrell

210 B.R. 386, 38 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 624, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 15, 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 1014

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 16, 1997 | Docket: 1828329

Cited 3 times | Published

insurance policy should be sustained: 1) Fla. Stat. § 222.14 (1995) allows an owner of a life insurance policy

Kapila v. Covino (In Re Covino)

187 B.R. 773, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 148, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 1400

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Sep 26, 1995 | Docket: 1842813

Cited 3 times | Published

assert a claim of exemption under Florida Statute § 222.14. The Debtors also list the property at 240 Captains

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

claim the Plan is exempt pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 222.14, which protects from the reach of creditors "the

Gepfrich v. Gepfrich (In Re Gepfrich)

118 B.R. 135, 1990 Bankr. LEXIS 1784

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jul 6, 1990 | Docket: 1093538

Cited 3 times | Published

the annuity he purchased as exempt under Florida Statute 222.14 in this proceeding. It is with this background

In Re McCollam

110 B.R. 599, 1990 Bankr. LEXIS 242

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jan 31, 1990 | Docket: 1799074

Cited 3 times | Published

exempt pursuant to Florida Statute 222.14." This statutory provision, Fla.Stat. § 222.14, provides an exemption

In Re Morrison

403 B.R. 895, 21 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 723, 2009 Bankr. LEXIS 1027, 2009 WL 1059190

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 2009 | Docket: 1462375

Cited 2 times | Published

the interest as exempt pursuant to § 222.13 and § 222.14 of the Florida Statutes. (Doc. 71). On January

Securities & Exchange Commission v. Yun

208 F. Supp. 2d 1279, 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11706

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 2002 | Docket: 2428545

Cited 2 times | Published

immune from process under Florida law, Fla. Stats. § 222.14, this is not a Florida state court, and, as such

In Re Notargiacomo

253 B.R. 112, 13 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 343, 44 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 1493, 2000 Bankr. LEXIS 1065

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Sep 8, 2000 | Docket: 1792984

Cited 2 times | Published

$11,372.58 respectively) under Florida Statute § 222.14; and the IRA Account ($471.56) under Florida Statute

In Re Zeitz

171 B.R. 903, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 1422

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Aug 23, 1994 | Docket: 1458464

Cited 2 times | Published

Debtor claims this payment is exempt under Florida Statute 222.14. The Trustee contends that the exemption

In Re Scott

166 B.R. 459, 8 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 29, 1994 Bankr. LEXIS 574, 1994 WL 151694

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 5, 1994 | Docket: 1405140

Cited 2 times | Published

policies described earlier are exempt pursuant to § 222.14 of the Florida Statutes. On March 4, 1992, the

Matter of Rettemnier

113 B.R. 757, 1990 Bankr. LEXIS 910

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jan 24, 1990 | Docket: 1837032

Cited 2 times | Published

Association as being exempt pursuant to Fla.Stat. Section 222.14 (1987) and the Social Security disability payments

Mehdipour v. Rensin (In re Rensin)

600 B.R. 870

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: May 3, 2019 | Docket: 65791380

Cited 1 times | Published

"[p]roceeds of annuity contracts" pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 222.14. In February, 2017, Mr. Rensin asked the Court

In Re Mathews

360 B.R. 732, 20 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 249, 2007 Bankr. LEXIS 196, 2007 WL 174162

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 2007 | Docket: 1806737

Cited 1 times | Published

claimed as exempt: (i) pursuant to Florida Statutes, § 222.14, an American Express Mutual Fund account (the

In Re Turner

332 B.R. 461, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 421, 2005 Bankr. LEXIS 1973, 2005 WL 2616220

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 2005 | Docket: 1571311

Cited 1 times | Published

"Annuity-PI Settlement" pursuant to Florida Statutes § 222.14. This Court has jurisdiction over this matter

In Re Lowery

335 B.R. 199, 2005 Bankr. LEXIS 2198, 2005 WL 3091000

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 2005 | Docket: 1764562

Cited 1 times | Published

Jackson policy is not exempt under Florida Statute § 222.14, because Debtors fraudulently converted non-exempt

Faro v. Porchester Holdings, Inc.

792 So. 2d 1262, 2001 WL 1007802

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 5, 2001 | Docket: 1735496

Cited 1 times | Published

both appeals, Faro contends that pursuant to section 222.14, Florida Statutes, the cash surrender value

Shirley Sawczak v. Alan L. Goldenberg

218 F.3d 1264

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 17, 2000 | Docket: 212440

Cited 1 times | Published

under Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.142. She argued that § 222.14 did not apply because the contracts were not

Shirley Sawczak v. Alan L. Goldenberg

218 F.3d 1264

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 17, 2000 | Docket: 395921

Cited 1 times | Published

exempt from legal process under Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.14. Sawczak appealed the bankruptcy court's

Sawczak v. Goldenberg (In Re Goldenberg)

218 F.3d 1264, 2000 U.S. App. LEXIS 16915

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 17, 2000 | Docket: 1118789

Cited 1 times | Published

contracts were not exempt under Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.14 (West 1998). 2 Applying Florida law

In Re Belue

238 B.R. 218, 12 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 359, 1999 Bankr. LEXIS 1085

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Aug 31, 1999 | Docket: 1114588

Cited 1 times | Published

Debtor listed the Annuity as exempt under Fla.Stat. § 222.14. On May 15, 1998 the Trustee filed her Objection

In Re States

237 B.R. 847, 1999 Bankr. LEXIS 1014, 1999 WL 636631

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 1999 | Docket: 1475449

Cited 1 times | Published

beneficiary of such annuity contract. Fla. Stat. § 222.14 (1998).[3] The application of this statute results

In Re Bennett

217 B.R. 654, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 156, 1998 Bankr. LEXIS 70, 1998 WL 34676

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 1998 | Docket: 453372

Cited 1 times | Published

annuity proceeds as exempt under Florida Statute § 222.14. (Debtor's Exhibit 1). 6. Debtor filed his second

In Re Bennett

217 B.R. 654, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 156, 1998 Bankr. LEXIS 70, 1998 WL 34676

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 27, 1998 | Docket: 453372

Cited 1 times | Published

annuity proceeds as exempt under Florida Statute § 222.14. (Debtor's Exhibit 1). 6. Debtor filed his second

In Re Hickox

215 B.R. 257, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 133, 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 1971, 1997 WL 746898

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1997 | Docket: 1529672

Cited 1 times | Published

lose the exemption provided in Florida Statute § 222.14.[2] 88 B.R. 390, 393 (Bankr.M.D.Fla.1988). Finding

In Re Zesbaugh

190 B.R. 951, 9 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 288, 1995 Bankr. LEXIS 1914, 1995 WL 787907

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 20, 1995 | Docket: 1559612

Cited 1 times | Published

It should be noted at the outset that Fla.Stat. § 222.14 is clearly inapplicable in that this Statute exempts

In Re Knowles

123 B.R. 428, 1991 Bankr. LEXIS 45, 1991 WL 4355

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 3, 1991 | Docket: 1495671

Cited 1 times | Published

and Lane) as exempt pursuant to Florida Statutes § 222.14, § 222.18, § 222.201, § 222.21; 29 U.S.C. § 1056;

Peninsula II Developers, Inc. v. Gryphon Construction, LLC

208 So. 3d 1239, 2017 WL 361571, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 712

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 2017 | Docket: 4573207

Published

cause of action is created.” 16 Couch on Insurance § 222:14 (3d ed. 2013). In the instant action, Steadfast

In re Swarup

521 B.R. 382, 25 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 148, 2014 Bankr. LEXIS 5050, 2014 WL 7146358

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 2014 | Docket: 65786961

Published

Swarup also claimed her interests as exempt under § 222.14 of the Florida Statutes. However, she is not listed

Connor v. Seaside National Bank

135 So. 3d 508, 2014 WL 1255340, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 4605

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2014 | Docket: 60239670

Published

contracts are exempt from garnishment pursuant to section 222.14, Florida Statutes (2013). The annuities at

Chesley v. Woodard (In re Chesley)

526 B.R. 888, 2014 WL 1859417, 2014 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 34329

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 17, 2014 | Docket: 65517000

Published

with a certified question involving Fla. Stat. § 222.14, which Chesley concedes is inapplicable to the

In Re Holt

422 B.R. 778, 22 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 269, 2010 Bankr. LEXIS 309, 2010 WL 450913

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 2010 | Docket: 1809702

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proceeds of an annuity contract within the meaning of § 222.14 of the Florida Statutes. The Court finds that

In re Lowery

272 B.R. 317, 2001 Bankr. LEXIS 1696, 2001 WL 1743492

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 10, 2001 | Docket: 65782283

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insurance policies as exempt pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 222.14: Policy Number 1-Jackson National Life-Debtor

In Re: Alan L. Goldenberg, Debtor. Shirley Sawczak, Plaintiff-Appellee- Versus Alan L. Goldenberg, Defendant-Appellant- Cross-Appellee

253 F.3d 1271, 2001 U.S. App. LEXIS 12395, 37 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 290, 2001 WL 649468

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jun 12, 2001 | Docket: 2130707

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exempt under Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.14 2 . She argued that § 222.14 did not apply because the

Technical Chemicals & Products, Inc. v. Porchester Holdings, Inc.

785 So. 2d 636, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 5809, 2001 WL 456474

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 2001 | Docket: 64805455

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completely exempt from garnishment pursuant to section 222.14, Florida Statutes (1997).1 Mass Mutual asserted

In Re Ladd

258 B.R. 824, 14 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 200, 45 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 1183, 2001 Bankr. LEXIS 159, 37 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 115, 2001 WL 173516

United States Bankruptcy Court, N.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 2001 | Docket: 1496941

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He held that the exemption contained in F.S. § 222.14 exempted the proceeds of the annuity contract

Shirley Sawczak v. Alan L. Goldenberg

218 F.3d 1264

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Jul 17, 2000 | Docket: 395926

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contracts were not exempt under Fla. Stat. Ann. § 222.14 (West 1998).2 Applying Florida law,3 the United

Jones v. J.G. Wentworth S.S.C. Ltd. Partnership (In re Bergham)

235 B.R. 683, 12 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 241, 1999 Bankr. LEXIS 798, 34 Bankr. Ct. Dec. (CRR) 759

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 1999 | Docket: 65781903

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Annuity as an exempt asset under Florida Statutes § 222.14 and having a current market value of $325,000

In re Bruce

224 B.R. 505, 12 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 29, 1998 Bankr. LEXIS 1117, 1998 WL 564340

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Aug 26, 1998 | Docket: 65781755

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to claim the winnings as exempt based on Florida Statute 222.14 which exempts “the proceeds of annuity

In Re Williams

222 B.R. 662

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Jul 24, 1998 | Docket: 1865087

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proceeds as exempt under Florida Statute Section 222.14. Section 222.14 provides *663 The cash surrender

Clark v. Allen (In re Allen)

210 B.R. 861, 11 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 43, 1997 Bankr. LEXIS 1063

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 9, 1997 | Docket: 65781594

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Mass Mutual IRA was exempt under Florida Statute § 222.14. (Def.’s Ex. 46^47; In re Allen, 203 B.R. 786

Kapila v. Beahm (In Re Beahm)

179 B.R. 329, 1995 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2368, 1995 WL 86589

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Feb 24, 1995 | Docket: 1500543

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Annuity was claimed exempt pursuant to Florida Statute 222.14.[2] The settlement between State Farm and

In re Lesh

159 B.R. 982, 29 Collier Bankr. Cas. 2d 1630, 27 Fed. R. Serv. 3d 1516, 7 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 279, 1993 Bankr. LEXIS 1523, 1993 WL 418393

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Oct 15, 1993 | Docket: 65780681

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Constitution, and additionally, Florida Statutes § 222.14 and § 522(d)(10) of the Bankruptcy Code made applicable

In re Weeks

134 B.R. 972, 1991 Bankr. LEXIS 1850, 1991 WL 275395

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Nov 7, 1991 | Docket: 65780274

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annuity valued at $175,000.00 based on Fla.Stat. § 222.14 and § 222.18. Since no objection was filed to

In Re Rosenbloom

132 B.R. 970, 1991 Bankr. LEXIS 1966

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Mar 5, 1991 | Docket: 1429909

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challenge to the constitutionality of Florida Statute § 222.14 which declares as exempt, without limitation as

LeCroy v. McCollam (In re McCollam)

118 B.R. 129

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 31, 1990 | Docket: 65212847

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protection for Florida debtors. Id. Florida Statute § 222.14, under the Homestead and Exemptions chapter, specifically

Roemelmeyer v. Ebenger (In re Ebenger)

44 B.R. 770, 1984 Bankr. LEXIS 4579

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Nov 19, 1984 | Docket: 65778820

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it is presumptively valid. The Florida statute, § 222.14 exempts from the claims of creditors not only

Plymouth Cordage Co. v. Ward

202 So. 2d 600, 1967 Fla. App. LEXIS 4305

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 1967 | Docket: 64502362

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lie in the absence of a situation in which Section 222.14 was applicable. In Slatcoff the pleadings indicated