The Florida Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act: What time limit applies?

Florida Bar Journal | October 1, 2000| | Copyright

What is the applicable time limit for enforcing a foreign judgment pursuant to the Florida Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act, F.S. [subsections] 55.501-55.509? The act does not contain an explicit limitation period, and from a superficial reading of its provisions, one can reach contradictory conclusions.

The Florida Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act first provides that it shall not be construed to alter, modify, or extend the limitation period applicable for the enforcement of foreign judgments.[1] However, the act does not specify, or reference the source ...

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