Alfred Karram, III, Inc. v. Cantor

STONE, Judge.

Appellant performed architectural and related services in designing a home for Appel-lee. At the time, Appellant, a corporation, did not have a certificate of authorization required by section 481.219, Florida Statutes because none of its principal officers were registered architects.

The house was not built. Nevertheless, Appellant filed a claim of lien for unpaid fees under the contract. Appellee initiated this action and Appellant counterclaimed for breach of contract and foreclosure of its claim of lien. The trial court entered summary judgment for the owner on both the…