Ferron v. Anclote Psychiatric Center, Inc.

Deen, Presiding Judge.

Anclote Psychiatric Center, Inc. brought suit against John E. Ferron and Richard E. Ferron alleging an unpaid balance on account at the Anclote Psychiatric Center in Pinellas County, Florida. The defendants were served two months later in Chatham County, Georgia, by a Chatham County deputy sheriff. An answer denying jurisdiction and a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction were filed by a Georgia attorney. These pleadings were found to be a “nullity” by the Florida court because they were not signed by an attorney licensed to practice in that state and, upon motion,…