Space Coast Credit Union v. Groce

Peterson, Judge.

Space Coast Credit Union (“Space Coast”) filed a lawsuit against Robert Steve Groce to reinstate a first priority deed to secure debt. When Groce did not file an answer, Space Coast moved for summary judgment. The trial court denied the motion, ruling that Groce had not been served properly Space Coast brought this interlocutory appeal, arguing that the trial court had erred in concluding that (1) Groce was mentally impaired and unable to accept service when it was attempted, and (2) a process server is required to interact and speak with a defendant at the time of service.…