Quo Warranto in Florida
Quo warranto ("by what authority") challenges the right to hold office or exercise government power (Section 80.01). Filed by AG or person with standing. Circuit court for local; FL Supreme Court for statewide (Art. V, Sec. 3(b)(8)). Remedies: ouster, injunction, forfeiture, and declaration. Extraordinary remedy: only when no other adequate remedy exists.
Uses
- Challenge right to hold office
- Challenge government authority
- Challenge corporate powers
Who Files
- Attorney General
- Private citizen with standing
- Circuit or Supreme Court
Remedies
- Ouster from office
- Injunction, forfeiture
- Declaratory relief
Related Terms
- Injunction — Court order
Barnes Walker Government Law
Barnes Walker’s attorneys handle quo warranto actions in Florida. Request a legal inquiry for assistance.
Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC