Legal Opinion
Garrido v. National Union Fire Insurance
District Court of Appeal of Florida
Decided December 15, 2004No. 4D03-2460PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtStone, J.
We reverse a judgment on the pleadings entered in Broward County in favor of National Union, surety on a conditional payment bond arising out of a Dade County construction project.
Garrido, a subcontractor, filed a claim of lien against the property in Dade County. The owner then filed a notice of bond, issued pursuant to section 713.245, Florida Statutes. When National Union refused to pay, Garrido filed suit in Broward, where National Union’s representatives are located.
National Union answered the complaint without asserting improper venue as a defense. It also filed third party claims…
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