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1. 768.737 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.737 768.737 Punitive damages; application in arbitration.—Where punitive damages are available as a remedy in an arbitration proceeding, ss. 768.72 , 768.725 , and 768.73 apply. When an award of punitive damages is made in an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator who renders the award mus

2. 768.16 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.16 768.16 Wrongful Death Act.—Sections 768.16 - 768.26 may be cited as the “Florida Wrongful Death Act.”History.—s. 1, ch. 72-35; s. 105, ch. 2003-1.

3. 768.17 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.17 768.17 Legislative intent.—It is the public policy of the state to shift the losses resulting when wrongful death occurs from the survivors of the decedent to the wrongdoer. Sections 768.16 - 768.26 are remedial and shall be liberally construed.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-35; s. 106, ch. 2003

4. 768.736 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.736 768.736 Punitive damages; exceptions for intoxication.—Sections 768.725 and 768.73 do not apply to any defendant who, at the time of the act or omission for which punitive damages are sought, was under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug to the extent that the defendant’s n

5. 768.735 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.735 768.735 Punitive damages; exceptions; limitation.—(1) Sections 768.72 (2)-(4), 768.725 , and 768.73 do not apply to any civil action based upon child abuse, abuse of the elderly under chapter 415, or abuse of the developmentally disabled. Such actions are governed by applicable statute

6. 768.11 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.11 768.11 Pits and holes; measure of damages.—Any company or individual who may leave open pits or other holes contrary to the provisions of s. 768.10 shall be liable in damages to any person injured thereby in an amount double the actual damages sustained, which may be recovered in any co

7. 768.22 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.22 768.22 Form of verdict.—The amounts awarded to each survivor and to the estate shall be stated separately in the verdict.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-35.

8. 768.0701 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.0701 1 768.0701 Premises liability for criminal acts of third parties.—Notwithstanding s. 768.81 (4), in an action for damages against the owner, lessor, operator, or manager of commercial or real property brought by a person lawfully on the property who was injured by the criminal act of

9. 768.23 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.23 768.23 Protection of minors and incompetents.—The court shall provide protection for any amount awarded for the benefit of a minor child or an incompetent pursuant to the Florida Guardianship Law.History.—s. 1, ch. 72-35.

10. 768.18 f.s.
Abstract: F.S. 768.18 768.18 Definitions.—As used in ss. 768.16 - 768.26 :(1) “Survivors” means the decedent’s spouse, children, parents, and, when partly or wholly dependent on the decedent for support or services, any blood relatives and adoptive brothers and sisters. It includes the child born out of wedl

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