Terms Used In Florida Statutes 56.17

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Claimant: means any person other than the judgment debtor who claims any property levied on. See Florida Statutes 56.0101
On receipt of the bond and affidavit the officer shall deliver the property to the claimant and desist from any further proceedings under the execution until the right of property is tried. The officer shall return the execution to the court from which it issued with the affidavit and bond.