Terms Used In Florida Statutes 542.30

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Without regard to the amount in controversy, a suit or proceeding brought under this chapter shall be brought in the circuit court in and for any county in which the cause of action arose; in which any defendant resides, is found, or has an agent; or in which any act in furtherance of the conduct prohibited by this chapter occurred.