The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XXXIII
REGULATION OF TRADE, COMMERCE, INVESTMENTS, AND SOLICITATIONS

Chapter 545
COMBINATIONS RESTRICTING FINANCING OF MOTOR VEHICLES

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F.S. 545.04

545.04 Threats by finance company presumed to be made by manufacturer or wholesaler.—Any threat, express or implied, made directly or indirectly to any motor vehicle dealer by any finance company or agent thereof, who is affiliated with or controlled by any manufacturer or wholesale distributor of motor vehicles, that such manufacturer or wholesale distributor will terminate her or his contract with or cease to sell motor vehicles to such dealer unless such dealer finance the purchase or sale of motor vehicles only with or through a designated finance company or sells and assigns the conditional sales contracts, chattel mortgages, or other paper arising from her or his retail sales of motor vehicles only to a designated finance company, shall be presumed to be made at the direction of and with the authority of such manufacturer or wholesale distributor of motor vehicles, and shall be prima facie evidence of the fact that such manufacturer or wholesale distributor of motor vehicles has sold or intends to sell motor vehicles on the condition or with the agreement or understanding prohibited in s. 545.02.

History.—s. 3, ch. 18031, 1937; CGL 1940 Supp. 4151(462); s. 760, ch. 97-103.

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Amendments to 545.04

Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 545.04

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 545.04.

Annotations, Discussions, Cases:

Cases from cite.case.law:

In WENTWORTH In J. v. LLC, d. b. a., 197 F. App'x 579 (9th Cir. 2006)

. . . Stores, Inc., 11 B.R. 5, 7 (Bankr.N.D.Tex.1980); 5 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04, at 545-14 (Alan N. . . .

In WENTWORTH In J. v. LLC, d. b. a., 197 F. App'x 579 (9th Cir. 2006)

. . . N.D.Tex.1980); 5 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04, at 545-14 (Aan N. Resnick & Henry J. . . .

In JAMES, Jr. J. v. P. Jr. M. JPJ A. Jr. Jr. JPJ T. M. P. Jr. v. JPJ T. M. P. Jr. v. U. S. A. Jr., 368 B.R. 800 (Bankr. E.D. Ark. 2006)

. . . Waldo (In re Waldo), 70 B.R. 16 (Bankr.N.D.Iowa 1986); Collier’s on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04 at 545-14 (Alan . . .

In WRT ENERGY CORPORATION, LP, v. WRT, 169 F.3d 306 (5th Cir. 1999)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy, § 545.04 (15th ed.l998)(containing no discussion of this point). . . .

In WRT ENERGY CORPORATION, LP, v. WRT, 169 F.3d 306 (5th Cir. 1999)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy, § 545.04 (15th ed.1998)(containing no discussion of this point). . . .

In A R WHOLESALE DISTRIB. INC., 232 B.R. 616 (Bankr. D.N.J. 1999)

. . . See also 5 Collier on Bankruptcy at ¶ 545.04 (same); In re Brittain, 81 B.R. 7 (Bankr.W.D.La.1987) (lessor . . . been enforced by sale prior to filing the petition.” 5 Collier on Bankruptcy, (15th Rev.Ed.1996), ¶ 545.04 . . . Id. at ¶ 545.04 (citing In re Tape City U.S.A., Inc., 677 F.2d 401 (5th Cir.1982)). . . .

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, v. E. DIPERNA,, 195 B.R. 358 (E.D.N.C. 1996)

. . . purchase certain property from the taxpayer after such notice has been filed. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04 . . . See generally 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, supra, ¶¶ 545.02-545.04; Morgan D. King & Jonathan H. . . .

In WALTER UNITED STATES v. J. HUNTER,, 45 F.3d 1023 (6th Cir. 1995)

. . . 677 F.2d at 403; In re Williams, 109 B.R. 179, 181 (Bankr.W.D.N.C.1989); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04 . . . See 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04 (15th ed. 1977). . . . avoid a statutory lien is a matter that is left to state or federal lien law. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04 . . .

In WALTER UNITED STATES v. J. HUNTER,, 45 F.3d 1023 (6th Cir. 1995)

In G. WERNIMONT M. G. WERNIMONT M. v. IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE AND FINANCE,, 183 B.R. 181 (Bankr. N.D. Iowa 1994)

. . . . § 6323(b); Sierer, 139 B.R. at 755-56; 4 Colher on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04[3] (15th ed. 1994). . . .

In KACHINA PUBLICATIONS, INC. d b a D. WARD, v. COMMUNICATIONS DATA SERVICES, INC., 171 B.R. 671 (Bankr. D. Ariz. 1994)

. . . Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04 at 545-19 (15th ed. 1994). . . .

In ROBINSON,, 166 B.R. 812 (Bankr. D. Vt. 1994)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 545.04 at 545-24 (15th ed. 1993). . . .

In L. MILLER,, 164 B.R. 644 (Bankr. D. Mont. 1994)

. . . a status acquired at the date of the filing of the bankruptcy petition. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, § 545.04 . . .

In COUNTRY CLUB MARKET, INC. DAIRY FRESH FOODS, INC. v. E. RAMETTE,, 162 B.R. 226 (Bankr. D. Minn. 1993)

. . . King, 4 Collier on BanKruptcy § 545.04 (15th ed. 1985). . . . See King et al„ Collier on Bankruptcy § 545.04 (15th ed. 1993) (the trustee is given the status of a . . .

In TENNESSEE CHEMICAL COMPANY, N. BROWN, Jr. v. SHELL CANADA, LTD., 159 B.R. 501 (Bankr. E.D. Tenn. 1993)

. . . Tennessee Chemical would not have lost the $27,-545.04. . . .

SPECIALIZED SYSTEMS, INC. v. UNITED STATES, 792 F. Supp. 577 (M.D. Tenn. 1992)

. . . See 4 Collier on Bankruptcy § 545.04[3] (15th ed. 1992). . . .

In APC CONSTRUCTION, INC. GLINKA, v. HINESBURG SAND AND GRAVEL, INC., 132 B.R. 690 (D. Vt. 1991)

. . . that perfection relates back to a time prior to the filing of the petition. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04 . . .

In G. VESCOVO, G. VESCOVO, v. FIRST STATE BANK, 125 B.R. 468 (Bankr. W.D. Tex. 1990)

. . . for purposes of lien foreclosure, e.g. a mortgage foreclosure.” 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, paragraph 545.04 . . .

In Re A. SIERER, A. SIERER, v. UNITED STATES, 121 B.R. 884 (Bankr. N.D. Fla. 1990)

. . . notwithstanding the perfection of the lien prior to the filing of the petition. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 545.04 . . .

In LORETTO WINERY LIMITED, SASLOW, d b a CCRC v. B. ANDREW, VALLEY FARM MANAGEMENT, INC. R. J L v. B. ANDREW,, 898 F.2d 715 (9th Cir. 1990)

. . . . & Admin.News 5963, 6327; Collier on Bankruptcy, supra, ¶ 545.04, at 545-13. . . .

In LORETTO WINERY LIMITED, SASLOW, d b a CCRC v. B. ANDREW, VALLEY FARM MANAGEMENT, INC. R. J L v. B. ANDREW,, 898 F.2d 715 (9th Cir. 1990)

. . . . & Admin.News 5963, 6327; Collier on Bankruptcy, supra, ¶ 545.04, at 545-13. . . .

In BUTLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, BUTLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, v. AMERICAN BLUEGRASS MARBLE CO., 110 B.R. 281 (Bankr. W.D. Ky. 1989)

. . . See 4 Collier on Bankruptcy Section 545.04 (15th Ed.1989) on pages 545-20, 21 wherein it is stated: Consequently . . .

In BADGER MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT, BADGER MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT SECURED BONDHOLDERS COMMITTEE, v. BADGER MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT, BADGER MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT SECURED BONDHOLDERS COMMITTEE, v. BADGER MOUNTAIN IRRIGATION DISTRICT,, 885 F.2d 606 (9th Cir. 1989)

. . . King, Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04[2] at 545-18 (1988). . . .

In AIKENS, AIKENS, v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, WATER REVENUE BUREAU,, 94 B.R. 869 (Bankr. E.D. Pa. 1989)

. . . whether or not such a purchaser exists, at the time of the commencement of the case.” 4 COLLIER, supra, ¶ 545.04 . . . respect to bona fide purchasers against whom the lien could not be perfected.” 4 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY, ¶ 545.04 . . .

In PERRY, PERRY, v. UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,, 90 B.R. 565 (Bankr. S.D. Fla. 1988)

. . . . ¶ 545.04[3]. . . .

In Re FLUE GAS RESOURCES, INC., 77 B.R. 628 (Bankr. N.D. Ohio 1987)

. . . a purchaser actually exists, at the time of the commencement of the case. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy § 545.04 . . .

In MURPHY ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., 78 B.R. 451 (Bankr. D.S.C. 1987)

. . . WWG Industries, 772 F.2d 810, 13 C.B.C.2d 1053 (11th Cir.1985); See also, Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 4:545.04 . . .

In COAN COAN v. UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY,, 72 B.R. 483 (Bankr. M.D. Fla. 1987)

. . . notwithstanding the perfection of the lien prior to the filing of the petition. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, 11 545.04 . . .

In PIERCE, a In PIERCE, a In PIERCE, a PIERCE, a v. AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ch. A. McEWEN, v. P. WESTPHAL, U. S., 809 F.2d 1356 (8th Cir. 1987)

. . . hypothetical bona fide purchaser as of the date the bankruptcy petitions were filed. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04 . . . See In re Sea Catch, Inc., 36 B.R. 226, 228-30 (Bankr.D.Alaska 1983); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy U 545.04 . . . See 4 Collier on Bankruptcy TI 545.04[2], at 545-19. . . .

In PIERCE, a In PIERCE, a In PIERCE, a PIERCE, a v. AETNA LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, Ch. A. McEWEN, v. P. WESTPHAL, U. S., 809 F.2d 1356 (8th Cir. 1987)

. . . hypothetical bona fide purchaser as of the date the bankruptcy petitions were filed. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶545.04 . . . See 4 Collier on Bankruptcy II 545.04[2], at 545-19. . . .

In J. P. CONSTRUCTION CO. INC. In P. RECHIS,, 54 B.R. 895 (Bankr. W.D. Va. 1985)

. . . . § 6322; 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, U 545.04[3] at 545-21 (15th ed. 1985). . . .

In WWG INDUSTRIES, INC. WWG INDUSTRIES, INC. v. UNITED TEXTILES, INC., 772 F.2d 810 (11th Cir. 1985)

. . . United’s right to a lien by contracting for and receiving United’s services. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy § 545.04 . . .

In WWG INDUSTRIES, INC. WWG INDUSTRIES, INC. v. UNITED TEXTILES, INC., 772 F.2d 810 (11th Cir. 1985)

. . . United’s right to a lien by contracting for and receiving United’s services. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy § 545.04 . . .

In AMERICAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT CORP., 51 B.R. 713 (Bankr. D. Utah 1985)

. . . . § 724(b) and (d); 4 COLLIER ON BANKRUPTCY ¶ 545.04, at 545-14 (15th ed. 1985). . . .

In CAMBRON CORPORATION d b a Co. CAMBRON TOOL CO. v. MANUFACTURERS BANK OF DETROIT, 27 B.R. 723 (Bankr. E.D. Mich. 1983)

. . . determined by reference to the laws of the state which created the lien. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy ¶ 545.04 . . .

In TROPICANA GRAPHICS, INC. a TROPICANA GRAPHICS, INC. a v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, 24 B.R. 381 (Bankr. C.D. Cal. 1982)

. . . Allgeier and Dyer, Inc., 18 B.R. 82, 86-87 (Bkrtcy.W.D.Ky.1982); 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, 15th Ed., ¶ 545.04 . . .

PALM SPRINGS DODGE, INC. v. CHRYSLER CREDIT CORPORATION,, 537 F. Supp. 178 (S.D. Fla. 1982)

. . . of the sections indicate that they are directed at the automobile manufacturer, i.e. even though § 545.04 . . .

In ALLGEIER DYER, INC. ALLGEIER DYER, INC. L. Jr. v. CITY OF BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY,, 18 B.R. 82 (Bankr. W.D. Ky. 1982)

. . . See 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, ¶ 545.04[2] (15th Ed. 1981). . . .

In ALLEGHENY NURSING SERVICE, INC. E. MOODY, v. MONROEVILLE MEDICAL ARTS BUILDING, a, 17 B.R. 594 (Bankr. W.D. Pa. 1982)

. . . . § 545.04. . . .

In N. LEACH, STATE OF CONNECTICUT, v. N. LEACH,, 15 B.R. 1005 (Bankr. D. Conn. 1981)

. . . bankruptcy courts look to the law of the state which created the lien. 4 Collier on Bankruptcy Par. 545.04 . . .

In VALAIRCO, INC. a ATC SYSTEMS, INC. Co. v. VALAIRCO, INC. a, 9 B.R. 289 (Bankr. D.N.J. 1981)

. . . See 4 Collier on Bankruptcy, Paragraph 545.04 p. 545-20. (15th ed. 1979) Plaintiffs’ claims of liens . . .