(1) If a party desires a change of venue he or she may move therefor stating the belief that he or she will not receive a fair trial in the court where the action is pending:
(a) Because the adverse party has an undue influence over the minds of the inhabitants of the county.
(b) Because movant is so odious to the inhabitants of the county that he or she could not receive a fair trial.
(2) Such motion shall be verified and filed not less than 10 days after the action is at issue unless good cause is shown for failure to so file. It shall set forth the facts on which the motion is based and be supported by affidavits of at least two reputable citizens of the county not of kin to the defendant or his or her attorney.
History.—s. 37, Nov. 23, 1828; RS 1079; GS 1471; s. 10, ch. 7838; s. 2, ch. 7852, 1919; RGS 2670; CGL 4337; s. 3, ch. 67-254; s. 11, ch. 73-334; s. 267, ch. 95-147.
Note.—Former s. 53.03.
Structure Florida Statutes
Title VI - Civil Practice and Procedure
47.011 - Where Actions May Be Begun.
47.021 - Actions Against Defendants Residing in Different Counties.
47.025 - Actions Against Contractors.
47.031 - Venue of Receiverships When Property in More Than One Circuit.
47.041 - Actions on Several Causes of Action.
47.051 - Actions Against Corporations.
47.061 - Action on Promissory Notes.
47.071 - Jurisdiction Over Navigable Waters.
47.081 - Military, Naval, or Other Service as Residence.
47.091 - Change of Venue; Power to Grant.
47.101 - Change of Venue; Application.
47.111 - Change of Venue; Denial of Motion.
47.121 - Change of Venue; When Unable to Obtain Jury.
47.122 - Change of Venue; Convenience of Parties or Witnesses or in the Interest of Justice.
47.131 - Change of Venue; Second Change, When Permitted.
47.141 - Change of Venue; Same Jurisdiction.
47.151 - Change of Venue; to Another County of Circuit.
47.172 - Change of Venue; Transfer of Papers, Etc.