2016 Florida Statutes
TITLE XLV - TORTS
Chapter 772 - CIVIL REMEDIES FOR CRIMINAL PRACTICES
772.14 - Estoppel of defendant.

FL Stat § 772.14 (2016) What's This?

772.14 Estoppel of defendant.—A final judgment or decree rendered in favor of the state in any criminal proceeding concerning the conduct of the defendant which forms the basis for a civil cause of action under this chapter, or in any criminal proceeding under chapter 895, shall estop the defendant in any action brought pursuant to this chapter as to all matters as to which such judgment or decree would be an estoppel as if the plaintiff had been a party in the criminal action.

History.—s. 3, ch. 86-277.

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