# Fla. Stat. § 66.071: 66.071 Betterment, judgment for plaintiff

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TVI_C66_S66.071

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 66.071
- **Heading:** 66.071 Betterment, judgment for plaintiff
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title VI / Chapter 66 / Section 66.071

## Text

On rendition of the verdict the clerk shall ascertain whether the balance of the last three assessments (that is, of the value of the improvements, the extent of the injury and the value of the use of land), is in favor of plaintiff or defendant and ascertain the amount of the balance; if the verdict is in favor of plaintiff, judgment shall be rendered against defendant for costs, whether the balance of the assessments is in favor of plaintiff or defendant; but if the balance of the assessments is in favor of plaintiff, he or she shall have a judgment for costs in addition to the judgment for the balance.

History: RS 1519; GS 1974; RGS 3242; CGL 5050; s. 21, ch. 67-254; s. 351, ch. 95-147.

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