Friedberg v. McGill

MILLS, Judge.

This is an appeal from a nonfinal order denying a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. We reverse.

First National Bank of Niceville filed a complaint against Robert E. and Lottie S. McGill (the McGills) and Richard E. Fried-berg (Friedberg). for nonpayment of a promissory note. The McGills, Florida residents, were makers of the note. Fried-berg, a resident of New York, was its guarantor. The McGills were served with a copy of the complaint but Friedberg was not.

The McGills filed a cross-claim against Friedberg seeking indemnification in the event of an adverse judgment.…