Monsour v. Bruce BALK, A.I.A., P.A.
District Court of Appeal of Florida
1Opinion of the Court
PARKER, Chief Judge.
Dr. Monsour seeks review of the final order denying his motion for relief from judgment in this contract case. Dr. Monsour argues that the default judgment that was entered against him is void because of insufficient process of service. We agree and reverse because the trial court failed to determine whether it had jurisdiction to enter a default judgment due to insufficient service of process.
Bruce Balk, A.I.A., P.A. (Balk) filed a complaint against three doctors and a hotel for breach of contract for failure to pay Balk for architectural services. Balk was unable to…
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