Him v. Firstbank Florida

Juan Him (defendant) appeals the trial court’s order denying his motion to quash service of process.1 Determining that Firstbank Florida failed to properly obtain service of process on the defendant, we reverse.

A specific power of attorney was executed by the defendant, appointing Jorge Gu-rian to act on the defendant’s behalf in the purchase of a condominium. Gurian used the power of attorney to execute closing documents, including a promissory note and mortgage. Firstbank Florida, the holder of the note and mortgage, subsequently filed a complaint against the defendant for breach of…