Walker v. Fifth Third Mortgage Co.

David and Julianne Walker appeal a non-final order entered by the trial court denying their motion to quash service of process.1 Because the process server failed to strictly comply with section 48.031(5), Florida Statutes (2012), we reverse.

Fifth Third Mortgage Company filed a mortgage foreclosure action against the Walkers. A process server personally served the Walkers with a summons and a copy of the complaint. However, the process server failed to include the date and time of service, or his identification number on any of the documents served on the Walkers. The Walkers filed a motion…