78.13 Writ; disposition of property levied on. - Florida Statutes

78.13 Writ; disposition of property levied on.

The officer executing the writ by levying on the property described shall deliver the property forthwith to plaintiff unless the writ directs otherwise. The defendant may obtain release of the property seized within 5 days after the seizure by posting with the clerk of the court who issued the writ the amount of 11/4 times the amount due and owing, conditioned to have the property forthcoming to abide the result of the action, or on the agreement for the satisfaction of any judgment which may be rendered against the defendant.

History. s. 1, ch. 1099; 1861; RS 1719; GS 2183; RGS 3488; CGL 5341; s. 28, ch. 67-254; s. 1, ch. 73-20; s. 3, ch. 84-176; s. 408, ch. 95-147.