Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance v. Ambassador Concessions, Inc.

The appellant alleged in the trial court that it was the owner of real property upon which the appellee claimed a leasehold interest. The complaint further alleged disputes between the parties, appellant’s attempt to cancel the lease and ap-pellee’s continued possession of the premises. The complaint sought recovery of possession and damages. The appellee filed an answer including an affirmative defense. The affirmative defense asserted that the same cause had been dismissed with prejudice in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. Summary final judgment was…