# Fla. Stat. § 768.14: 768.14 Suit by state; waiver of sovereign immunity

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.14

## Section

- **Citation:** Fla. Stat. § 768.14
- **Heading:** 768.14 Suit by state; waiver of sovereign immunity
- **Jurisdiction:** Florida
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Florida Code / Title XLV / Chapter 768 / Part I / Section 768.14

## Text

Suit by the state or any of its agencies or subdivisions to recover damages in tort shall constitute a waiver of sovereign immunity from liability and suit for damages in tort to the extent of permitting the defendant to counterclaim for damages resulting from the same transaction or occurrence.

History: s. 1, ch. 67-2204.

## Nearby sections

- [Fla. Stat. § 768.07 768.07 Railroad liability for injury to employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.07.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.08 768.08 Liability of corporations having relief department for injury to employees; contracts in violation of act void.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.08.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.10 768.10 Pits and holes not to be left open.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.10.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.11 768.11 Pits and holes; measure of damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.11.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.12 768.12 Motor vehicle colliding with any animal at large on a public highway.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.12.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.13 768.13 Good Samaritan Act; immunity from civil liability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.13.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.14 768.14 Suit by state; waiver of sovereign immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.14.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.16 768.16 Wrongful Death Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.16.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.17 768.17 Legislative intent.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.17.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.18 768.18 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.18.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.19 768.19 Right of action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.19.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.20 768.20 Parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.20.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.21 768.21 Damages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.21.md)
- [Fla. Stat. § 768.22 768.22 Form of verdict.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_FL_TXLV_C768_PI_S768.22.md)

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