Vaughan v. First Union National Bank of Florida

I respectfully dissent. I find merit in Stephen D. Vaughan and Cynthia J. Vaughan’s (the Vaughans) argument that Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.420(a)(1) precludes a final judgment for First Union National Bank of Florida (First Union). Accordingly, I would reverse the trial court on the “two dismissal rule” issue.

*1218In 1989, June C. Vaughan and George Vaughan executed a mortgage in favor of First Union, which was secured by real property located in Lake Wales, Florida. Thereafter, the Vaughans gained an interest in the property as husband and wife. In 1996, June C. Vaughan filed for…