Definitions.
F.S. 45.011
in effectIn all statutes about practice and procedure:
(1)
“Bond with surety” means a bond with two good and sufficient sureties, each with unencumbered property not subject to any exemption afforded by law equal in value to the penal sum of the bond or a bond with a licensed surety company as surety or a cash deposit conditioned as for a bond.
(2)
“Defendant” means any party against whom relief as referenced in subsection (3) is sought.
(3)
“Plaintiff” means any party seeking affirmative relief whether plaintiff, counterclaimant, cross-claimant; or third-party plaintiff, counterclaimant or cross-claimant.
Source: FL Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2025/Chapter45/AllFetched: 7/8/2026