Alhussain v. Sylvia

Appellant, Abdala Alhussain, appeals an order that in effect denied his motion to quash service of process as it ordered him to file an answer to the complaint. We reverse because the substituted service was ineffective since the complaint failed to allege any basis for such service.

Appellee, Matthew Sylvia, sued Alhussain in connection with a boating accident. Ap-pellee alleged that Alhussain was, and is, a Broward County resident and the homeowner responsible for the placement of a dolphin piling which caused the accident. Upon having difficulty locating Alhussain, ap-pellee successfully…