Helbig v. Schneider

The appellant, Gabriele Helbig, challenges the trial court’s order denying her motion to quash service of process. We reverse.

The appellee, Werner Schneider, as Receiver in Bankruptcy for Gerhard Helbig filed a three count complaint against appellant individually and against Helbig Corporation, a Florida corporation. The complaint and amended complaint allege that appellant, a citizen of Germany, is subject to the jurisdiction of the Florida court pursuant to section 48.193(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1993). Appellee served appellant by publication in a newspaper apparently pursuant to section…