Fla. Stat. § 47.011 : Civil Practice And Procedure — Venue — Where actions may be begun Date: 26 Apr 2016 TEXT PDF Current through Chapter 269 of the 2016 Legislative Session Actions shall be brought only in the county where the defendant resides, where the cause of action accrued, or where the property in litigation is located. This section shall not apply to actions against nonresidents. Fla. Stat. § 47.011 s. 7, Nov. 21, 1829; s. 1, ch. 3721, 1887; RS 998; GS 1383; RGS 2579; CGL 4219; s. 24, ch. 57-1; s. 12, ch. 63-572; s. 6, ch. 65-1; s. 3, ch. 67-254; s. 11, ch. 73-334. Former s. 46.01.