Challenger Investment Group, LC v. Jones

This is an appeal of an order denying a motion for relief from judgment under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.540(b). The trial court concluded it was without jurisdiction to consider the motion. We respectfully disagree and remand for further proceedings.

In the underlying commercial transaction, Renell and Sherry Jones and R & S Management Group, Inc. purchased a nightclub in Miami. As part of the transaction, the Joneses executed a promissory note for $301,319.22 in favor of the sellers, Cucamonga, LLC, Deloris, LLC, and Roa-drider, LLC (collectively, “Cucamonga”). The note was secured by…