Compania Helvetica De Navegacion S.A. v. Zorilla

We reverse an order denying a motion to quash service of process on foreign corporations for several reasons. First, the bare allegations of a complaint, unsworn to, are not sufficient to support jurisdiction when a foreign defendant has filed sworn affidavits controverting the facts as alleged. Underwood v. University of Kentucky, 390 So.2d 433 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980); Caribe & Panama Investments, S.A. v. Christensen, 375 So.2d 601 (Fla. 3d DCA 1979); American Realty Co. v. Gwin, 374 So.2d 643 (Fla. 4th DCA 1979).

Second, there is no showing of any minimum contact with the State of Florida to…