Florida Statute 744.394 | Lawyer Caselaw & Research

The 2024 Florida Statutes

Title XLIII
DOMESTIC RELATIONS

Chapter 744
GUARDIANSHIP

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F.S. 744.394

744.394 Suspension of statutes of limitations in favor of guardian.—If a person entitled to bring an action is declared incapacitated before the expiration of the time limited for the commencement of it and the cause of the action survives, the action may be commenced by the guardian of the property after such expiration and within 1 year from the date of the order appointing the guardian or the time otherwise limited by law, whichever is longer.

History.—s. 1, ch. 74-106; ss. 16, 26, ch. 75-222; s. 65, ch. 89-96; s. 49, ch. 90-271; s. 1098, ch. 97-102.

Note.—Created from former s. 744.62.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 744.394

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

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 744.394.

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Cases Citing Statute 744.394

Total Results: 1

Thomas v. Lopez

Court: Fla. Dist. Ct. App. | Date Filed: 2008-04-18T00:53:00-07:00

Citation: 982 So. 2d 64

Snippet: . Thomas's claim is also barred by section 744.394, Florida Statutes (2003). That statute allows a