Florida Statute 713.31 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XL
REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY

Chapter 713
LIENS, GENERALLY

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F.S. 713.31

713.31 Remedies in case of fraud or collusion.—

(1) When the owner or any lienor shall, by fraud or collusion, deprive or attempt to deprive any lienor of benefits or rights to which such lienor is entitled under this part by establishing or manipulating the contract price or by giving false affidavits, releases, invoices, worthless checks, statements, or written instruments permitted or required under this part relating to the improvement of real property hereunder to the detriment of any such lienor, the circuit court in chancery shall have jurisdiction, upon a complaint filed by such lienor, to issue temporary and permanent injunctions, order accountings, grant discovery, utilize all remedies available under creditors’ bills and proceedings supplementary to execution, marshal assets, and exercise any other appropriate legal or equitable remedies or procedures without regard to the adequacy of a remedy at law or whether or not irreparable damage has or will be done.

(2)(a) Any lien asserted under this part in which the lienor has willfully exaggerated the amount for which such lien is claimed or in which the lienor has willfully included a claim for work not performed upon or materials not furnished for the property upon which he or she seeks to impress such lien or in which the lienor has compiled his or her claim with such willful and gross negligence as to amount to a willful exaggeration shall be deemed a fraudulent lien.

(b) It is a complete defense to any action to enforce a lien under this part, or against any lien in any action in which the validity of the lien is an issue, that the lien is a fraudulent lien; and the court so finding is empowered to and shall declare the lien unenforceable, and the lienor thereupon forfeits his or her right to any lien on the property upon which he or she sought to impress such fraudulent lien. However, a minor mistake or error in a claim of lien, or a good faith dispute as to the amount due does not constitute a willful exaggeration that operates to defeat an otherwise valid lien.

(c) An owner against whose interest in real property a fraudulent lien is filed, or any contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor who suffers damages as a result of the filing of the fraudulent lien, shall have a right of action for damages occasioned thereby. The action may be instituted independently of any other action, or in connection with a summons to show cause under s. 713.21, or as a counterclaim or cross-claim to any action to enforce or to determine the validity of the lien. The prevailing party in an action under this paragraph may recover reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. If the lienor who files a fraudulent lien is not the prevailing party, the lienor shall be liable to the owner or the defrauded party who prevails in an action under this subsection in damages, which shall include court costs, clerk’s fees, a reasonable attorney’s fee and costs for services in securing the discharge of the lien, the amount of any premium for a bond given to obtain the discharge of the lien, interest on any money deposited for the purpose of discharging the lien, and punitive damages in an amount not exceeding the difference between the amount claimed by the lienor to be due or to become due and the amount actually due or to become due.

(3) Any person who willfully files a fraudulent lien, as defined in this section, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. A state attorney or the statewide prosecutor, upon the filing of an indictment or information against a contractor, subcontractor, or sub-subcontractor which charges such person with a violation of this subsection, shall forward a copy of the indictment or information to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The Department of Business and Professional Regulation shall promptly open an investigation into the matter, and if probable cause is found, shall furnish a copy of any investigative report to the state attorney or statewide prosecutor who furnished a copy of the indictment or information and to the owner of the property which is the subject of the investigation.

History.—s. 1, ch. 63-135; s. 35, ch. 67-254; s. 12, ch. 77-353; s. 260, ch. 79-400; s. 9, ch. 80-97; s. 15, ch. 90-109; s. 8, ch. 95-240; s. 818, ch. 97-102; s. 6, ch. 2003-177; s. 13, ch. 2007-221.

Note.—Former s. 84.311.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 713.31

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Cases Citing Statute 713.31

Total Results: 68

Prosperi v. Code, Inc.

626 So. 2d 1360, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 607, 1993 Fla. LEXIS 1862, 1993 WL 471264

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 1993 | Docket: 1286263

Cited 56 times | Published

was not the prevailing party and (2) under section 713.31, Florida Statutes (1989), because the fraudulent

Murthy v. Sinha Corp.

644 So. 2d 983

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Sep 8, 1994 | Docket: 2515696

Cited 55 times | Published

§§ 489.105(4), .1195, Fla. Stat. (1991). [2] § 713.31, Fla. Stat. (1991). [3] § 553.84, Fla. Stat.

Fairway Golfview Homes, Inc. v. Kecskes (In Re Kecskes)

136 B.R. 578, 6 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 1, 1992 Bankr. LEXIS 293

United States Bankruptcy Court, S.D. Florida. | Filed: Feb 10, 1992 | Docket: 1828829

Cited 12 times | Published

compensatory damages and punitive damages pursuant to § 713.31(2)(c). Kecskes did not respond to the Petition

Fleetwood Homes of Florida, Inc. v. Reeves

833 So. 2d 857, 2002 WL 31875183

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 27, 2002 | Docket: 1259184

Cited 10 times | Published

disclose false information in cancellation letter); § 713.31(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2001) (liability for improper

Vinci Development Co. v. Connell

509 So. 2d 1128, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1373

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 29, 1987 | Docket: 1362384

Cited 10 times | Published

for punitive damages under the provisions of section 713.31, Florida Statutes (1983), alleging that Contractor

Scott v. Premium Development, Inc.

328 So. 2d 557

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 1976 | Docket: 1699543

Cited 10 times | Published

21(4), F.S. 1973, declaring it fraudulent under § 713.31(2) (a) and retaining jurisdiction to assess against

Delta Painting, Inc. v. Baumann

710 So. 2d 663, 1998 WL 187449

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 22, 1998 | Docket: 1444448

Cited 9 times | Published

negligence as to amount to a willful exaggeration. See § 713.31(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1991); see also Skidmore, Owings

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill v. VOLPE CONST., CO.

511 So. 2d 642, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1827

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 28, 1987 | Docket: 1338979

Cited 9 times | Published

is fraudulent and therefore invalid. We agree. § 713.31(2)(a), (b), Fla. Stat. (1981).[2] Included in

Zupnik Haverland, L.L.C. v. Current Builders of Florida, Inc.

7 So. 3d 1132, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 1949, 2009 WL 605394

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 11, 2009 | Docket: 1655100

Cited 8 times | Published

operates *1135 to defeat an otherwise valid lien." § 713.31(2)(b), Fla. Stat. It is within the trial court's

Alvine v. Keller (In Re Keller)

72 B.R. 599, 1987 Bankr. LEXIS 581

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 30, 1987 | Docket: 1633977

Cited 8 times | Published

lien against the residence. Florida Statutes Section 713.31(2)(a) states as follows: Any lien asserted

SAM RODGERS PROPERTIES, INC. v. Chmura

61 So. 3d 432, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 5943, 2011 WL 1565446

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 27, 2011 | Docket: 2360881

Cited 7 times | Published

as to amount to a willful exaggeration. . . . § 713.31(2)(a). But "`a minor mistake or error in a claim

DCC Constructors, Inc. v. Yacht Club Southeastern, Inc.

839 So. 2d 731, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 456, 2003 WL 141635

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 2003 | Docket: 1296402

Cited 7 times | Published

affirmative defenses of fraudulent lien under Section 713.31, Florida Statutes (1999). Several months later

Martin v. Jack Yanks Const. Co.

650 So. 2d 120, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 598, 1995 WL 36105

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 1995 | Docket: 1346178

Cited 7 times | Published

invalid and awarded damages to Martin pursuant to section 713.31, Florida Statutes (1993). In an amended final

South Motor Co. v. Accountable Const. Co.

707 So. 2d 909, 1998 WL 103747

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 11, 1998 | Docket: 1244190

Cited 6 times | Published

included a claim for work not performed ...." § 713.31(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (1993); Viyella v. Gomes, 657

W. Dorsky Associates, Inc. v. Highlands Cty. Title and Guaranty Land Co.

528 So. 2d 411, 1988 WL 54544

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 3, 1988 | Docket: 1717722

Cited 6 times | Published

filed a fraudulent claim of lien as defined in section 713.31, Florida Statutes (1985). Dorsky claimed compensation

HOBBS CONST. & DEV., INC. v. Presbyterian Homes

440 So. 2d 673

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 18, 1983 | Docket: 1430558

Cited 6 times | Published

counterclaimed that the lien was fraudulent under § 713.31, Fla. Stat. (1981). The deposition of Hobbs' chief

Gesco, Inc. v. Edward L. Nezelek, Inc.

414 So. 2d 535

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 1982 | Docket: 2020765

Cited 6 times | Published

considered fraudulent and invalid pursuant to Section 713.31, Florida Statutes. However, as this argument

FARREY'S WHOLESALE HARDWARE CO., INC. v. COLTIN ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC

263 So. 3d 168

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 28, 2018 | Docket: 8462505

Cited 5 times | Published

of lien fraudulent and unenforceable under section 713.31, Florida Statutes (2016) (count IV). On February

Wells v. Halmac Development, Inc.

189 So. 3d 1015, 2016 WL 1445437, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 5586

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 2016 | Docket: 3053139

Cited 5 times | Published

as the prevailing party under Florida Statute § 713.31.” 4 Further, the court found, Castro

Sharrard v. Ligon

892 So. 2d 1092, 2004 WL 2481311

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 2004 | Docket: 471891

Cited 5 times | Published

of lien was fraudulent within the meaning of section 713.31(2)(a). The Owners also filed a counterclaim

Summerton v. Mamele

711 So. 2d 131, 1998 WL 210548

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 1, 1998 | Docket: 1337420

Cited 5 times | Published

Mameles $9,000 in punitive damages pursuant to section 713.31, Florida Statutes (1993). The trial court then

Viyella Co. v. Gomes

657 So. 2d 83, 1995 WL 421876

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 19, 1995 | Docket: 463931

Cited 4 times | Published

on the real property that he has improved. Section 713.31, Florida Statutes (1993), protects the owner

Stevens v. Site Developers, Inc.

584 So. 2d 1064, 1991 WL 140859

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 1991 | Docket: 238396

Cited 4 times | Published

adjudicating the lien to be fraudulent under section 713.31(2)(a), Florida Statutes. We affirm, holding

MIDWAY SHOP. MALL, INC. v. Airtech Air Con., Inc.

253 So. 2d 900

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 1971 | Docket: 1451112

Cited 4 times | Published

by Midway Mall. Appellant counterclaimed, under § 713.31, Fla. Stat. 1969, F.S.A., alleging that the appellee

Newman v. Guerra

208 So. 3d 314, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 54

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 2017 | Docket: 60258212

Cited 3 times | Published

should be deemed a fraudulent lien under Fla. Stat. § 713.31.” The court discharged the lien, but reserved

Castiello v. Sweetwater Homes of Citrus, Inc.

843 So. 2d 1019, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 6247, 2003 WL 2002761

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 2, 2003 | Docket: 1670414

Cited 3 times | Published

construction lien was fraudulent within the meaning of § 713.31, Florida Statutes, and sought damages for breach

Metro-Centre Assoc. v. Environmental Eng.

522 So. 2d 967, 1988 WL 23456

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 22, 1988 | Docket: 1191835

Cited 3 times | Published

was not willfully exaggerated in violation of section 713.31(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1983), as Metro-Centre

Sprinkler Fitters v. FITR SERV.

461 So. 2d 144

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 27, 1984 | Docket: 464633

Cited 3 times | Published

liens fraudulent and thus unenforceable under Section 713.31(2), Florida Statutes (1981).[6] Accordingly

PEACOCK CONST. CO. v. Gould

351 So. 2d 394

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 4, 1977 | Docket: 1246556

Cited 3 times | Published

by appellant was fraudulent, as defined in Section 713.31(2), Florida Statutes *395 (1975). Appellees

Gator Boring & Trenching, Inc. v. Westra Construction Corp.

210 So. 3d 175, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 14801

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 5, 2016 | Docket: 4469185

Cited 2 times | Published

lien was fraudulent and unenforceable under section 713.31(2), Florida Statutes (2013). Based upon this

Ponce Investments v. Financial Capital

718 So. 2d 280, 1998 WL 568027

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 9, 1998 | Docket: 466404

Cited 2 times | Published

statutory lien was fraudulent, as defined by section 713.31(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1995).[3] We agree

Key West Polo Club Dev., Inc. v. Towers Const. Co.

589 So. 2d 917, 1991 WL 152903

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1991 | Docket: 224260

Cited 2 times | Published

fact raised by the complaint or the defense. Section 713.31 permits "any ... appropriate legal or equitable

Key West Polo Club Dev., Inc. v. Towers Const. Co.

589 So. 2d 917, 1991 WL 152903

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1991 | Docket: 224260

Cited 2 times | Published

fact raised by the complaint or the defense. Section 713.31 permits "any ... appropriate legal or equitable

O'Kon and Co., Inc. v. Riedel

588 So. 2d 1025, 1991 WL 224984

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 1, 1991 | Docket: 1708394

Cited 2 times | Published

bringing into play the statutory remedies of section 713.31, Florida Statutes (1987). O'Kon *1027 counterclaimed

Langley v. Knowles

958 So. 2d 1149, 2007 WL 1852120

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 29, 2007 | Docket: 1734926

Cited 1 times | Published

[1] §§ 713.05, 713.08, Fla. Stat. (2004). [2] § 713.31, Fla. Stat. (2004). [3] § 713.29, Fla. Stat.

M.B. Hayes, Inc. v. Tak Chin Choi (In Re M.B. Hayes, Inc.)

305 B.R. 361, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. B 102, 2003 Bankr. LEXIS 1927

United States Bankruptcy Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 2003 | Docket: 1081784

Cited 1 times | Published

statutory damages. Fraudulent liens are governed by Section 713.31 Florida Statutes. The statute attempts to address

Levin v. PALM COAST BUILDERS AND CONST., INC.

840 So. 2d 316, 2003 WL 289499

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 12, 2003 | Docket: 1748289

Cited 1 times | Published

Whether this was willful exaggeration under section 713.31(2)(a) was an issue of fact. As the trial court

Allen Morris Construction Co. v. Salazar

766 So. 2d 360, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 8987, 2000 WL 986421

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 19, 2000 | Docket: 64800153

Cited 1 times | Published

owners pled a claim for attorney’s fees under section 713.31, Florida Statutes, the statute applicable to

Casa Linda Tile & Marble Installers, Inc. v. Highlands Place 1981, Ltd.

642 So. 2d 766, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 7890, 1994 WL 414577

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 1994 | Docket: 64750871

Cited 1 times | Published

the punitive damages specifically pursuant to section 713.31, Florida Statutes, apparently concluding that

Neilen v. Proforce Staffing, Inc., Port Orange Electric Company

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 21, 2025 | Docket: 70327630

Published

including a fraudulent lien defense based on section 713.31(2)(a)–(b), Florida Statutes (2020). Mr. Neilen

Investcom Construction, LLC v. Plaza Del Prado Condominium Association, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 2024 | Docket: 69266227

Published

claim of lien was deemed fraudulent under section 713.31(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2022), 1 and unenforceable;

AVANT DESIGN GROUP, INC., etc. v. AQUASTAR HOLDINGS, LLC, etc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 12, 2022 | Docket: 65417125

Published

count asserted a claim for punitive damages, see § 713.31(2)(c) (2018), Aquastar did not comply with the

WENDELL LOCKE v. LEVI WHITEHEAD and NICHOLA WHITEHEAD

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 2021 | Docket: 60006538

Published

claimed the lien was fraudulent and violated section 713.31(2)(a), Florida Statutes. When the homeowners

WENDELL LOCKE v. LEVI WHITEHEAD and NICHOLA WHITEHEAD

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 21, 2021 | Docket: 59840427

Published

claimed the lien was fraudulent and violated section 713.31(2)(a), Florida Statutes. When the homeowners

Peter Marocco v. Russell Brabec, Rose Marie Brabec, and Design & More, Inc., a Florida corporation

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 5, 2019 | Docket: 14882789

Published

attorney’s fees and costs to Marocco pursuant to section 713.31, Florida Statutes; and (7) the trial court

Perlberg v. Lubercy Asia Holdings

247 So. 3d 627

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 16, 2018 | Docket: 6716290

Published

party fees and punitive damages pursuant to section 713.31(2)(c), Florida Statutes. Perlberg appeals

T-Quip of Florida, Inc. v. Tietig

207 So. 3d 958, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 18225

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 2016 | Docket: 4553775

Published

action: (1) fraud based upon violations of section 713.31(2), Florida Statutes (2009); (2) slander of

In Re STANDARD JURY INSTRUCTIONS IN CRIMINAL CASES-REPORT NO. 2016-02

199 So. 3d 234, 2016 WL 4480340

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 25, 2016 | Docket: 4416254

Published

chapter 713 is subject to the fraud provisions of § 713.31, Fla. Stat., and not § 817.535(6), Fla, Stat.

Medellin v. MLA Consulting, Inc.

69 So. 3d 372, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 14665, 2011 WL 4102290

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 16, 2011 | Docket: 60302609

Published

lien filed by UBuildlt was fraudulent under section 713.31, Florida Statutes (2008), was necessarily precluded;

Bruce Tansey Custom Carpentry, Inc. v. Goodman

33 So. 3d 70, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 2691, 2010 WL 743937

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 2010 | Docket: 1649232

Published

Carpentry and sought punitive damages pursuant to section 713.31, Florida Statutes (2005), for the filing of

Landing Group of Tampa, Inc. v. Kifner

951 So. 2d 1014, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 4306, 2007 WL 858418

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 23, 2007 | Docket: 64849764

Published

which they brought an action “pursuant to Section [713.31], Florida Statutes, to discharge a willfully

Mashan Contractors, Inc. v. Bailey

922 So. 2d 330, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 2272, 2006 WL 399517

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 22, 2006 | Docket: 64842603

Published

regard to the claim for fraudulent lien under section 713.31, Florida Statutes, there has in recent years

J.W. Rolle Development Corp. v. Neuman

910 So. 2d 349, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 14436, 2005 WL 2219080

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 14, 2005 | Docket: 64840301

Published

contractor filed a fraudulent mechanics’ lien. See § 713.31(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2001). We reverse. *350The

Santiago v. Emergency Insurance Restoration Services, Inc.

751 So. 2d 729, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 1467, 2000 WL 193059

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 18, 2000 | Docket: 64795210

Published

agree that Santiago has waived her right under section 713.31, Fla. Stat., to file an independent action

Renaissance Stoneworks, Inc. v. Ocean Beach 167, Inc.

744 So. 2d 522, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 13188, 1999 WL 791535

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 6, 1999 | Docket: 64792048

Published

Roofing, Inc., 569 So.2d 845 (Fla. 1st DCA 1990); § 713.31(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (1995). .

Onionskin, Inc. v. DeCiccio

720 So. 2d 257, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 12282, 1998 WL 653606

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 25, 1998 | Docket: 64784079

Published

items, was, nonetheless, filed in good faith. See § 713.31, Fla. Stat. (1997). The trial court in the instant

Wal-Mart Stores v. EWELL INDUSTRIES

694 So. 2d 756, 1997 WL 144084

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 1997 | Docket: 1450300

Published

there could be no equitable lien pursuant to section 713.31, Fla.Stat.,[2] absent a finding of intent to

Scott v. Rolling Hills Place Inc.

688 So. 2d 937, 1996 WL 714018

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 21, 1997 | Docket: 1787136

Published

compensated for his labor or services." Id. at 1362. Section 713.31(2)(a) requires a willful exaggeration of the

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. v. AAA Asphalt, Inc.

677 So. 2d 93, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 7831, 1996 WL 412806

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1996 | Docket: 64766254

Published

subcontractors were entitled to equitable relief under section 713.31, Florida Statutes. Wal-Mart argues on appeal

Professional Office Center, Inc. v. Carina Construction Corp.

561 So. 2d 611, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 2803, 1990 WL 49842

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 24, 1990 | Docket: 64650733

Published

1958); 11 Fla.Jur.2d Continuances §§ 5, 43 (1979); § 713.31(2)(b), Fla.Stat. (1989); Hobbs Constr. & Dev.

O'Kon and Co., Inc. v. Riedel

540 So. 2d 836, 1988 WL 134442

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 31, 1989 | Docket: 1688919

Published

appellant's lien was fraudulent as provided in section 713.31, Florida Statutes. O'Kon thereafter counterclaimed

Howell v. Brock

530 So. 2d 473, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 2065, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 3880, 1988 WL 89737

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 1988 | Docket: 64636723

Published

filing a fraudulent claim of lien pursuant to section 713.31, Florida Statutes. The answer and counterclaim

Banner Supply Co. v. Habitat 1 Construction Corp.

519 So. 2d 1, 1987 WL 422

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 1987 | Docket: 64632157

Published

fraudulent lien” — and not upon successors in interest. § 713.31(2)(c), Fla.Stat. (1985). The statute is thus consistent

Snead Construction Corp. v. Rothman

404 So. 2d 376, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 21148

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 23, 1981 | Docket: 64585384

Published

denied the claim based upon the provisions of Section 713.31(2), Florida Statutes (1973) which bar the enforcement

Surfside Estates, Inc. v. Waterway Homes, Inc.

379 So. 2d 716, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 15545

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 13, 1980 | Docket: 64574186

Published

jury trial of Appel-lee’s Counterclaim under section 713.31, Florida Statutes (1977), resulted in a judgment

Ronal Builders, Inc. v. Powell Bros.

328 So. 2d 869, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 13991

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 12, 1976 | Docket: 64552926

Published

involved herein is a fraudulent lien as provided in § 713.31(2) (b), F.S.1973. Such a defense is an affirmative

S. D. Brull & Associates, Inc. v. Cutler Club, Inc.

323 So. 2d 3, 1975 Fla. App. LEXIS 18863

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 2, 1975 | Docket: 64550806

Published

amount to willful exaggeration. See Fla.Stat. § 713.-31, F.S.A. *4The trial court, after examination and

Alvis v. Carter

280 So. 2d 22, 1973 Fla. App. LEXIS 7789

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 12, 1973 | Docket: 64533229

Published

affirmed upon the authority of Florida Statutes, § 713.31(2), F.S.A. Affirmed. CARROLL, DONALD K., Acting