727.113 – Objections to Claims.
727.113 Objections to claims.— (1) At any time before the entry of an order approving the assignee’s final report, the assignee or any party in interest may file with the court an objection to a claim, which objection must be in writing and set forth the nature of the objection, and shall serve a copy thereof on […]
727.114 – Priority of Claims.
727.114 Priority of claims.—Allowed claims shall receive distribution under this chapter in the following order of priority and, with the exception of paragraph (1)(a), on a pro rata basis: (1)(a) Creditors with liens on assets of the estate, which liens are duly perfected pursuant to applicable law, shall receive the proceeds from the disposition of their collateral, […]
726.112 – Uniformity of Application and Construction.
726.112 Uniformity of application and construction.—Chapter 87-79, Laws of Florida, shall be applied and construed to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law with respect to the subject of the law among states enacting it. History.—s. 12, ch. 87-79.
726.201 – Fraudulent Loans Void.
726.201 Fraudulent loans void.—When any loan of goods and chattels shall be pretended to have been made to any person with whom or those claiming under her or him, possession shall have remained for the space of 2 years without demand and pursued by due process of law on the part of the pretended lender, or […]
727.101 – Intent of Chapter.
727.101 Intent of chapter.—The intent of this chapter is to provide a uniform procedure for the administration of insolvent estates, and to ensure full reporting to creditors and equal distribution of assets according to priorities as established under this chapter. History.—s. 1, ch. 87-174.
725.07 – Discrimination on Basis of Sex, Marital Status, or Race Forbidden.
725.07 Discrimination on basis of sex, marital status, or race forbidden.— (1) No person, as defined in s. 1.01(3) shall discriminate against any person based on sex, marital status, or race in the areas of loaning money, granting credit, or providing equal pay for equal services performed. (2) Any violation of this section may be brought in the […]
727.102 – Jurisdiction of Proceedings and Venue.
727.102 Jurisdiction of proceedings and venue.—All proceedings under this chapter shall be subject to the order and supervision of the circuit court for the county where the petition is filed in accordance with s. 727.104(2). History.—s. 2, ch. 87-174.
725.08 – Design Professional Contracts; Limitation in Indemnification.
725.08 Design professional contracts; limitation in indemnification.— (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of s. 725.06, if a design professional provides professional services to or for a public agency, the agency may require in a professional services contract with the design professional that the design professional indemnify and hold harmless the agency, and its officers and employees, from liabilities, […]
727.103 – Definitions.
727.103 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning, the term: (1) “Asset” means a legal or equitable interest of the assignor in property, which includes anything that may be the subject of ownership, whether real or personal, tangible or intangible, including claims and causes of action, whether arising by contract or in […]
726.101 – Short Title.
726.101 Short title.—This act may be cited as the “Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act.” History.—s. 1, ch. 87-79.