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Florida Statutes § 46.021 — Actions; surviving death of party.

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From the Legislature's 2026 edition, which includes changes effective through January 1, 2027. Later effective dates are retained in each section's source notes.

2026 edition · Chapter 46 — PARTIES

No cause of action dies with the person. All causes of action survive and may be commenced, prosecuted, and defended in the name of the person prescribed by law.

History

History.—s. 30, Nov. 23, 1828; RS 989; GS 1375; RGS 2571; CGL 4211; s. 1, ch. 26541, 1951; s. 2, ch. 67-254.

Notes

Note.—Former s. 45.11.

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